Better Together: The Power of Connection Across Generations At Preidlhof , we often reflect on the deeper roots of wellbeing — what truly makes us thrive, heal, and feel whole. One recurring truth? The transformative power of human connection. In this post, we explore how relationships, community, and intergenerational bonds are foundational to a healthier, happier life. These principles are deeply embedded in our philosophy and inspire the way we shape our intergenerational wellness retreats in the heart of South Tyrol. Rediscovering Joy in Simple Pleasures At Preidlhof, rooted in the richness of Italian culture , we hold a deep appreciation ( godiamo ) for life’s simple pleasures — sharing good food, spending time with loved ones, and embracing joyful connection. We know that one of the keys to a healthier, happier life is relationships – with family, with friends and with community, and this is at the h eart of everything we do. To quote Stefano Battaglia , Preidlhof’s renowned trauma healer and Master Therapist , “life is too serious, we are too serious and many of us have lost that innate sense of play that we were all born with.” ( STEFANO’s LINK IS TO CNT ARTICLE SO MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE TAB WINDOW SO THEY COME BACK TO OUR SITE) We know playing isn’t just for children — it’s equally important for adults as it helps redu ce stress and foster genuine connection, so whether it's a casual board game night or book club, a friendly sports match, or even shared laughter over a movie – we all need more of it. And of course, we Italians love to play Beach Bocce during the summer m onths — a beloved tradition for all ages, though definitely not for the faint - hearted! The Loneliness Paradox in a Hyperconnected World Better Together: The Power of Connection Across Generations At Preidlhof , we often reflect on the deeper roots of wellbeing — what truly makes us thrive, heal, and feel whole. One recurring truth? The transformative power of human connection. In this post, we explore how relationships, community, and intergenerational bonds are foundational to a healthier, happier life. These principles are deeply embedded in our philosophy and inspire the way we shape our intergenerational wellness retreats in the heart of South Tyrol. Rediscovering Joy in Simple Pleasures At Preidlhof, rooted in the richness of Italian culture , we hold a deep appreciation ( godiamo ) for life’s simple pleasures — sharing good food, spending time with loved ones, and embracing joyful connection. We know that one of the keys to a healthier, happier life is relationships – with family, with friends and with community, and this is at the h eart of everything we do. To quote Stefano Battaglia Intergenerational Wellness for Family and Friends
With the current crisis in teenage and young adult mental health, intergenerational family retreats are on the rise, offering parents and older children a much-needed opportunity to step away from their screens, deepen family bonds and enhance overall family wellbeing.
Going beyond simply recommending screen breaks, healthier eating and more sleep, Preidlhof’s intergenerational retreats empower teens (16 years +) with essential life skills to help them better understand and manage their emotions and build resilience to support their transition into adulthood, while also giving parents some necessary tools and time to rest and recharge. By intentionally removing families from their often-stressful home environment, these retreats create space for open dialogue and more focused time together without distraction – something that is missing in everyday life. Read a large-scale survey on intergenerational face-to-face activities here.
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Integrating neuroscience-based strategies with practical hands-on expertise, the progressive Preidlhof approach to teenage and young adult wellbeing blends activities such as yoga, functional fitness and outdoor sports with mindful practices like meditation, creative arts and much needed family time in nature – all designed to cultivate emotional intelligence and more healthful habits in the home. When families engage in activities like these, they connect across generational lines, and teenagers can see their parents as learners and participants rather than just figures of authority, while parents can witness their children’s emotional needs more clearly. It is this mutual respect that fosters empathy and stronger emotional bonds.
Our intergenerational retreats are fully customised for all family members or friendship circles, be they active or sedentary, neurodivergent and/or those experiencing emotional health challenges, amongst others. And whether it is learning stress management techniques or sharing digital-free mealtimes, the groundwork for creating healthier habits in the home and a renewed sense of purpose is being established in a supportive setting.
Preidlhof Retreat Menu
For us, the key to a richer, more meaningful life lies in harmonising pleasure-filled moments with purpose-driven, emotion-nourishing experiences. This concept is core to Preidlhof’s menu of Transformational Wellness Retreats—combining multi-sensorial treatments with the latest scientific support, sessions with our skilled healers and therapists, one-to-one classes and the very best of Nature’s healing hands, from forest walks and herbal cleansing rituals to personal training, meditations on Sun Mountain and healing sound therapy sessions—all naturally complemented by our deliciously healthy seasonal cuisine.
All of our retreats are guided by Preidlhof’s intergenerational healing team so guests benefit from decades of emotional-health wisdom passed between generations.
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Our holistic classes—sound yoga, forest bathing, mindful eating workshops and laughter yoga—tap into the body’s innate healing capacity and support the internal healer within, balancing the more serious therapeutic work of our expert healers. Woven throughout these programmes, they help guests learn coping techniques for regulating their stress response, processing difficult emotions and unleashing creativity via multi-sensory engagement and playful exploration.
What sets Preidlhof apart is that all our integrated retreats are fully tailored to each guest’s emotional and physical needs. From customised programmes that harmonise hedonic and eudaemonic aspects within each person—so partners can pursue joyful or reflective experiences side by side—to intergenerational family options where parents and teenagers retreat together in age-appropriate ways, coming together for shared experiences and at our treasured mealtimes.
Women’s retreats are on the rise too, and at Preidlhof we delve deeper with offerings for women of all ages to navigate life milestones, relationships and emotional transitions such as perimenopause and menopause. These customised retreats feature consultations with our experienced therapists, targeted mindful-eating sessions and unique Deep-Sea Room experiences.
Combining 3D visuals, therapeutic soundscapes and ambient vibration that simulates a deep-sea immersion, these Deep-Sea Room sessions go beyond a typical massage to promote deep emotional release and neuro-regulation. We also offer personalised retreats for grandmothers/mothers and teenage (16 years +) daughters—combining age-appropriate consultations, treatments and most importantly, precious time together.
All retreats include tiered pricing, flexible durations and a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability—ensuring each journey is precisely tailored to your emotional-health goals. Whether you seek a short, impactful stay or a truly immersive path to deeper healing, we offer the perfect programme—plus amenities like our 6-floor sauna tower, 7 swimming pools and 7 hydro pools.
Of course, enjoy a 7-course Gourmet Dinner and/or our award-winning VIP Gourmet Wellness Healing menu.
Price: from €3,072 pp for a 7-night suite stay (double occupancy), full board (based on 6-day Sensorial Journey Retreat).
BOOK: www.preidlhof.com | +39 0473 666 251
Excludes beverages, mini-bar, room-service, flights, transfers and extras.
View our complete Retreat Handbook and A la Carte Handbook for full details.
Glowing Flow Retreat
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Preidlhof’s Signature 7-night Glowing Flow Retreat guided by world-renowned trauma healer, therapist and meditation teacher Stefano Battaglia, returns on September 22 – October 29, 2025. This transformative experience is co-led by Patrizia Bortolin.
Specializing in ortho-bionomy—a gentle, non-invasive, osteopathically based therapy—Stefano uncannily releases long-held trauma from deep within, slowly retuning your vital connection with the heart and opening you to a happier, more joyful way of being.
The signature Glowing Flow sessions combine trauma release, water massage and sound-healing therapies with Vipassana-inspired meditation practices and mindful insights, all designed to heal from deep within and rediscover a renewed sense of lightness. As Glowing Flow can be deeply introspective, it is most suited to solo retreaters but can be adapted to a blended format for more experienced spa-goers (see GF2 below).
We recommend the full 7-night Glowing Flow retreat for those seeking deep-seated emotional recovery—an uninterrupted, immersive container that maximizes inward focus and enables profound release and integration at the deepest level.
Glowing Flow 2 (GF2) – Blended Format
For experienced wellness-seekers who prefer a shorter stay, our Glowing Flow 2 (GF2) programme includes:
- Two Glowing Flow Sessions
- One Glowing Flow Follow-Up Session
- Inclusion of carefully selected holistic classes and shared experiences—forest bathing, laughter yoga, mindful eating or sound-healing with your partner or companion, even if they are on a different Retreat; each chosen to complement and not interrupt the GF2 retreat
- Recommended stay: 5 nights
Please note: GF2 delivers Stefano’s essential trauma-release and meditation practices, but does not provide the same level of uninterrupted, profound transformation as the full 7-night Glowing Flow retreat—an experience described as “life-changing” by many guests.
Start Your Journey Today
Ready to experience the power of connection across generations at Preidlhof? Contact us at www.preidlhof.com or [email protected].