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SWITZERLAND

2019-2022


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2022



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We work at eye level, share the same vision, love nature and care about a healthy and conscious society.
Retreat Chefs, Shinrin-Yoku Guides, Yoga & Meditation Teachers, Ambassadors and many more - we love to work with like-minded, enthusiastic people.


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We are a non-profit association and have a mix of employees and volunteers to make the structure of having paying and supported participants possible.
Each week we would like to invite one volunteer helping with some operational tasks but still enjoy some of the activities at SAANENWALD. This year in Switzerland only!

Contact us for more detailed information via e-mail.


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Landscape Art, Essential Oils, Photography, Herbal Walks, Hypnosis - anything related to nature or health!
We are always looking for contributions in form of workshops.


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SPONSORED STAY



Know somebody who may need a break and recharge but is not able to pay for the participation? Are you approaching a time of your life where you feel empty, overwhelmed or extremely stressed and could make use of a break? Are you recovering from a past disease?

This year we are able to support 29 participants in return of a voluntary donation based on personal circumstances.


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We offer passive memberships. Your member fee contributes to making the SAANENWALD experience available to everyone.
Benefit from newsletters, the Friends of Saanenwald handbook and a network of like-minded people.

CHF 100,- per year
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Does your company nourish the well-being of your employees? Does your association support preventive or restorative activities of your network? Is your institution interested in the effects of nature on our well-being and health? Do you conduct scientific research on nature and health?
Let's discuss a possible partnership!


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THANK YOU!



In order to address the numerous enquiries we have received recently, we also wish to share the news on here: unfortunately, we must confirm that the SAANENWALD programme will not take place in 2023, as our main location, the Saanewald Lodge, has been sold. Although we knew this day would come, it is still a difficult announcement.


Looking back, we are proud of the 6 years of development, 4 years of running the self-care concept, 30 weeks of weeklong programmes, 350 participants, 82 sponsored stays, and collaborations with University of Bern, local partners, an incredible team of core players, sponsors, and supporters. We are grateful for the many wonderful memories and accomplishments we have made together.


While this setback is challenging, we want to assure you that the core players remain dedicated to our mission and are exploring options for future events. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your passion, dedication, and unwavering support. It is because of friends like you that we have been able to achieve so much and continue to strive for a better future.



FRIENDS OF SAANENWALD



Hornbergstrasse 22
3777 Saanenmöser
SWITZERLAND


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