Program

Experience Passion and Easter together

Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Passion, Easter and Ascension Day: experience the most famous stories of the Bible live with the visual presentations by artist Claudia Kündig. With many expressive acrylic paintings, short plays and touching moments at the cross and the open tomb, we see and hear the Easter text. - Fri/Sat/Mon morning short Bible reading together - Fri/Sat evening Passion story in two parts - Easter service either before or/and after breakfast In addition to all these offers, there is plenty of time for your own activities or to enjoy the spring in Ticino.   Program costs none   Teaser: Experience the most famous story in the world live with acrylic paintings and theater in the most beautiful spring setting.

The Sermon on the Mount vivid and true to life

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is inspiring, thought-provoking and touches the heart. It contains advice for a successful life and is at the same time incredibly challenging, then as now. Flipchart painting combines drawing with biblical texts. In the evening, Claudia draws live on a large number of flipcharts while Ruedi recites the Bible text with background music. This encourages reflection and perhaps also an exchange of ideas. There is also the option of reading the Bible together briefly in the morning or taking part in a half-day painting course in the afternoon.

Being free is possible!

The two concepts of freedom and power must complement each other, otherwise there will be a powerlessness that blocks our spiritual life. Seminars that change lives.

Women's Impulse Days - A Good Life - If life gives you lemons, make lemonade out of them.

The Women's Impulse Days at the Hotel Paladina are a varied vacation week with a pleasant mix of fellowship among women, time for individual design, enjoyment and daily impulses. The theme of the week is 'A Good Life'. We may not always experience our lives as good - and yet God promises us that he has good plans for our lives. We deal with this area of tension in our very personal lives in small bites every day in order to live our lives as active creators. https://www.regulaschwab.com/frauen Course costs: CHF 150. Main management: Ursula Mettler, Jenny Nöthiger, Regula Schwab

Unshakeable in faith: Jesus' resilience as a guide for our lives

Experience how faith becomes a source of strength! In our lively seminar, we dive deep into the life of Jesus and discover how he remained steadfast despite all adversity. You will learn how you can find and strengthen this resilience in your own life. Be inspired to take on new courage and tackle your challenges with fresh energy. Join us and discover the path to an unshakeable faith - full of hope, strength and joy!   Program: Word for the day in the morning (15min), input in the evening (approx. 1h)   Contents of the inputs: Sunday: Church service Monday: How Jesus was already a resilience pro as a child Tuesday: Pure fighting spirit: How Jesus overcame temptations with flying colors Wednesday: Resistance without end: Jesus' coolness in the crisis Thursday: From torture to freedom: Jesus' resilience on the way of the cross Friday: Rise and take off: How Jesus showed the ultimate resilience   Heike Krause is offering a workshop on May 8 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Life planning with the LEBENSTEPPICH Further information: https://www.potenzial-entfalten.com/workshops  

Without me...?!

Without me...?! Without without you, this hiking week will not be as enriching as with you. Without you, your environment will be shaped differently than with you. So think about it: without me! Or with me? Which personalities in the Bible argued with: Without me! Did they miss out on something? Or did they allow themselves to be changed? What was the reason for this? We deal with this in the daily inputs. We are looking forward to hiking together with you, a happy exchange, the hotel with panoramic views and beautiful surroundings, the fine food and, if you like, the games evenings. It would be nice if you would say, I'm in!

Marriage week - impulses for a life for two

A lifetime of marriage - a marathon! Understanding how marriage is meant opens up new perspectives. Giving God His place in marriage has a liberating effect.

• "and God created"
• Development and change in the marital relationship
• Marriage in a triangle
• Learning to apply marriage concepts
• Offers for the development of the married person
• take practical steps in everyday life.

The LiSa Marriage Week is open to couples who are looking for personal and joint development in their relationship. Participants who are willing to question their own relationship patterns and take responsibility for their own part will benefit in particular. They experience how God changes them personally and develops their marriage relationship. In addition to presentations, couple times and group discussions, an atmosphere characterized by acceptance should encourage participants to take steps. Participation in a marriage week is mandatory for training in final marriage counseling. The marriage week is not suitable for couples in an acute crisis.

Watercolor painting for beginners and advanced students

The joy of painting, our specialist knowledge and artistic experience have been appreciated and loved by our course participants for many years. The course is suitable for beginners, advanced students and people with minor disabilities. Color theory, mixing colors, various techniques and experimentation are essential components of our course. There is plenty of time to relax.   Course program Sunday 19:00 Introduction round Mon. - Sat. 09:30 - 11:30 a.m. 15:30 - 17:30 Wednesday day off   Course costs: 250.- CHF

Competent in relationships - on a personal level and in a variety of life situations

Impulses and pastoral care basics for creating loving, relaxed and confident relationships - personally, as a couple, in the family, at work, in the church. Fill up on encouragement, find ideas for implementation: Investing in relationships is worthwhile and positive changes can be created with God's power! Morning impulses (15 min) and evening presentations (approx. 1h)

Experience "geology live" with a hammer and Bible in Ticino

When we compare the information from the media about the origin of the earth and life with what we read in the Bible, many questions arise: - Is it true that everything we see was created by chance and evolution over very long periods of time? - We see mountains and valleys and wonder: How can they have been created? We see mountains and valleys and ask ourselves: How could they have been formed? - Perhaps some of us have already found fossils and wondered what they can tell us about the past? - What can we know about the age of the earth from science and the Bible? During this week, we will take a closer look at the impressive landscape with its different rocks in Ticino as well as the Bible on our geological hikes and excursions! Martin ERNST will offer lectures and Bible studies in consultation with the participants. If the participants are interested, we can also visit a quarry or a natural history museum and observe the objects on site and learn to distinguish between data and interpretations. Program: By arrangement with the participants: Daily Bible studies or lectures or half-day and day excursions in Ticino, some with magnificent panoramic views of the Alps. Detailed explanations on the excursions on geology and intensive Bible studies in Paladina during the week. At the request of the participants, a greater focus can also be placed on the Bible studies! Public transport is included for the excursions / hikes (guest card); mountain railroads and lunch at own expense, insurance is the responsibility of the participants. There is no participation fee, but voluntary donations to GEO-EXX gGmbH are very welcome!

Tracking down medicinal plants

These trails start right on our doorstep. It is interesting and exciting to see what thrives in the Mediterranean climate of Ticino. Healing effects and processing will be our topics.   Program: Word for the day in the morning (15 min), input in the evening (approx. 1 h) During the week, depending on the weather - herb walks.

Insights from development cooperation - God helps - here and there

The story of God Helps Uganda (GHU) began more than 25 years ago. During our theme week, we will get to know Uganda with its beauty, cultural peculiarities and current challenges. We will follow the exciting traces of the work's development and be inspired by the stories of hope that are written in GHU. We will also address the following questions: What are the roots of development cooperation? What motivated the GHU founders to take this far-reaching step? What do experiences from development cooperation have to say to us here and now? In the morning there is a word for the day (approx. 15 minutes). A time slot of approx. 1 hour is scheduled for the weekly topic in the evening. In addition, a workshop on the topic "when helping hurts" is offered one afternoon. This deals with the question of how poverty can be alleviated without hurting the poor (and oneself).

Stories of mercy - rediscovering the mercy of Jesus and letting it shape our image of God

Martin Benz pleads for a completely new discovery of God in the mercy of Jesus Christ. Those who see Jesus see the Father. Through various stories of mercy, our image of God in Jesus can be formed anew and become a strong foundation for our faith.   In the morning there is a word for the day (approx. 15 minutes). A time slot of approx. 1 hour is scheduled for the weekly topic in the evening.

Miracles: The "ingredients" of a miracle

Miracles: The "ingredients" of a miracle In the Bible, we read the story of Jesus turning water into wine. It was his first miracle (Gospel of John 2). We can learn a lot from this story. Recognize that God can save the best until last. In John 2:10 (NLB) we read: "You have saved the good wine until now." What looks like a tragedy can become a testimony of God's goodness and faithfulness in your life. That's what we're talking about this Paladina Week. In addition to fine food, morning devotions and keynote speeches with video life stories in the evening, there is also the opportunity for individual discussions and prayer with us as a couple.   Johana and Andreas Lange, see also www.wunderheute.tv or www.icc-weinfelden.ch We and the Paladina team look forward to seeing you!  

The 3 Fs: joy, peace and love

The three Fs: joy, peace and love. There is also room for humor with God. We look forward to seeing you. Program: Word for the day in the morning (15 min), input in the evening (approx. 1 h)

Family camp 1 with brother boat

Family camp week with Theater Bruderboot and the Wäfler family   On Sunday we celebrate a creative family service together. The brand new children's play will be performed on Monday. The third part of the UmkehrHerr trilogy. A highlight for young and old. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, a wide variety of mixed-age workshops take place. They can be attended together as a family or as individuals. Painting, sport, theater, input, exchange and much more. There will also be plenty of worship times, sports tournaments, a gala dinner for couples, a baby and children's cot, lots of time for rest, conversation and socializing. And, of course, a final evening together. Fatherhood is the theme for the whole week. A topic that we are examining from a wide variety of perspectives. We want to strengthen families this week. We want to experience community and God. And even though it is a family camp week, single travelers, singles and childless couples are of course very welcome. The exact weekly program will be announced on Saturday evening in the big tent and on Sunday during the church service. We are really looking forward to this week! Cost for kids program: 30 CHF per child (from the 3rd child of the same family, free of charge)

Family camp 2 with Kündigs

In the morning we meet to sing and experience a biblical theater and discover more exciting stories and connections in the Bible as adults, children and teenagers. In the afternoons and evenings, other activities such as creative workshops, football tournaments, worship evenings, bedtime stories and much more are offered. The Hotel Paladina invites you to other activities such as a gala dinner with childcare, pizza evening by the pool or wine tasting. There is no program on Wednesday. With all these activities, it is important to us that everyone feels comfortable and can relax and enjoy their vacation. The exact weekly program will be presented on Sunday morning after the service. We look forward to seeing you there.  

Family camp 3 with Kündigs

In the morning, we meet to sing and experience a biblical theater and discover more exciting stories and connections in the Bible as adults, children and teenagers. In the afternoons and evenings, other activities such as creative workshops, football tournaments, worship evenings, bedtime stories and much more are offered. The Hotel Paladina invites you to other activities such as a gala dinner with childcare, pizza evening by the pool or wine tasting. There is no program on Wednesday. With all these activities, it is important to us that everyone feels comfortable and can relax and enjoy their vacation. The exact weekly program will be presented on Sunday morning after the service. We look forward to seeing you there.  

Family camp 4 with the Sablone family

On Sunday we will celebrate a creative family service together. The exact weekly program will be announced on Saturday evening in the big tent and on Sunday during the service. We are very much looking forward to this week! Costs for kids program: 30 CHF per child (from the 3rd child of the same family, free of charge)

Well supplied!

Psalm 23 in view of Jesus Christ - Let yourself be surprised: the table is set!   The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ never leaves anything to chance. The words of David, which he also speaks as shepherd, king and prophet in Psalm 23, span the arc to the true king and shepherd Jesus Christ. Encouraging parallels from Psalm 23 and the life of Jesus aim to show refreshing, life-affirming and simply glorious thoughts about how great our heavenly Father is. Exciting and even surprising comparisons encourage personal reflection. We can take interesting facts about agriculture and culture from the time of the Bible into our current everyday lives. Let us surprise you.   Program: Word for the day (15 min), input usually in the evening (approx. 1 h)

Don't forget YOURSELF - love my neighbor as MYSELF

In a world characterized by stress and pressure, there is a great danger that we lose sight of ourselves and our counterparts. The consequences are often frustration, excessive demands, burnout and depression. In this course, you will learn how important self-love and self-care are for your mental health and inner balance. The Bible shows us that love for ourselves is just as important as love for others (Matthew 22:39). On this basis, we will explore together how we can learn to accept and appreciate ourselves and how we can better understand our needs. Through practical exercises and reflections, we will embark on a journey to become aware of our own values and boundaries and redefine them where necessary. You will receive tools suitable for everyday use to deepen your self-care and thereby build healthy relationships with others. The aim is to find a balance between self-care and caring for others - so that a relationship based on respect and appreciation can grow. Come with us on this journey of discovery! Seminar costs: 450.- CHF

His callings cannot repent Him

Psalm 139 already describes how God saw us while we were still in the womb. He has a plan from the beginning of the world, all our days are written in His book. That is what God's word says. But immediately afterwards comes the remark: "But how hard are your thoughts for me, my God! (Psalm 139:17)" Yes, how are we supposed to find our calling? We are shaped in our development from childhood onwards by parents, educators, teachers, trainers and our environment. This leads to a personality that perhaps no longer corresponds to the image that God has designed for us. But can I change that? How can I find my calling? And how can God make sure that He does not regret His calling? The speakers want to explore this and more during the week and take the audience on an exciting journey on which they may learn more about themselves than they previously realized.

Brush, paste and palette

From the idea to the picture Do you enjoy colors and creative experimentation? Do you want to try something new and give your own creativity space? During this painting week in picturesque Pura, we will playfully immerse ourselves in the world of color and mixed media painting using various techniques. We will be inspired by the beautiful surroundings and colorful nature and learn to experiment with different materials and techniques and transform our own ideas into expressive pictures. Image composition, color harmonies and different painting techniques provide the basis for the design process. In addition to acrylic paint, we work with marble powder, texture paste, chalk, charcoal, collage paper and markers. The buffet of materials is lavishly stocked to allow your creative power to blossom. We accompany you step by step from the initial idea to the finished picture. Art does not remain a dream, but rather an art space opens up in which creative work is possible. No previous knowledge is necessary apart from the joy of experimenting. All materials (excluding canvases) are available during the course and are included in the price. Canvases can be brought along or purchased during the course. The course is for beginners and advanced students. Date: Sunday, August 17, 17:00 - Saturday, August 23, 2025 12:00 Location: Hotel Paladina, Pura TI Price: 850.- painting week (approx. 30 course hours) incl. all materials Registration: Paladina www.paladina.ch book. Places are limited.

Gospel singing week

Joe Koster is a broadly diversified traveler, trained/experienced in music (piano, conducting, choir singing), missions and entrepreneurship. For many years, he managed a personnel consultancy in Zurich and then worked with his wife Ines (nurse and midwife) for a Christian NGO in Hyderabad (India) from 2003 to 2019, where he ran a music school and a choir in addition to missionary projects. Joe has been conducting the Rickenbach gospel choir for some time now. Both are looking forward to sharing their musical and missionary experiences in the gospel singing week. The two previous Gospel Singing Weeks in 2023 and 2024 were a success and the singers were enthusiastic about taking part. We learn and practise older, well-known and newer gospel songs (D/E) together and will perform them for the guests at the end of the singing week. Do you enjoy singing, maybe even have choir experience (reading music is an advantage, but not a requirement)? Then we look forward to your registration! Singing/practicing together: every morning 9.30-11.30 a.m. (We require registration for the singing week) Spiritual input: 9:00 - 9:30 am. The following TEDx talk "Bridging Cultures Through Music" offers a good insight into Kosters' musical life. About working in India: www.indienfreunde.ch

"The power of prayer to the ends of the earth"

Passionately on the road for Jesus. Everyday life often demands more than we can give. Distraction and stress can almost extinguish our love for God and our neighbor. What can help? Meeting God anew, hearing what he is doing around the world and finally having time to really immerse yourself in the Bible and pray. Contagious presentations and mission reports ignite new love and a heart for God's mission in this world.   Start: Sunday 31.08.2025 with an evening service In the mornings and evenings we meet for prayer, worship, presentations and exciting mission reports. "In addition to profound impulses and current reports on what God is doing amazing things worldwide, there are also many inspiring and powerful times of worship with the magnificent "Waldvögel" (Susanne & Henri Waldvogel)" Website AVC  

Joy, sadness, anger, fear and shame

we discover in the Psalms how to deal well with our feelings As God's creatures, we humans are endowed with feelings. They help us to form relationships and manage our lives. Not all of our feelings are genuine and helpful, because our emotional world is also damaged and needs redemption. The Psalms of prayer teach us how we can take our feelings by the hand under the guidance of God's Spirit and His Word. A week for "regulating emotions on a spiritual path" with evening inputs, a word for the day, discussion groups and the opportunity for one-to-one conversations.   Program: Word for the day (15 min), input usually in the evening (approx. 1 h)

Love that gets under your skin

Pearls from the Gospel of John and the 1st Epistle of John "God is love" (1 John 4:8). God and love are two of the most important themes in life. They come together in Jesus Christ and can be experienced by us. His love is all-encompassing. These days we are looking at ...

• abysmal love
• thirsting love
• lasting love
• Healing love
• listening love
• authentic love
• Growing love
• opening love
• sensual love

So that we as lovers become lovers.   Program: Word for the day (15 min), input usually in the evening (approx. 1 h)

Marriage - Relaxation Weekend (Offer from team-f Switzerland)

Fall family camp week at Paladina

Program In the morning we meet to sing, experience a biblical theater and discover many more exciting stories and connections from the Bible while reading the Bible (for the younger ones). In the afternoons and evenings, there are other activities such as creative workshops, a bedtime story, a joint excursion and much more. With all these program items, it is important to us that everyone feels comfortable and can relax and enjoy the vacations. In addition to our social program, the Hotel Paladina invites you to other activities such as a gala dinner with childcare, a pizza evening by the pool or a wine tasting. There is no program on Wednesdays. The detailed weekly program will be presented on Sunday morning after the church service. In terms of content and form, this week is similar to the family camps in the summer, but is likely to be smaller and more personal.   Program costs The program costs for adults are included in the accommodation price. A weekly contribution towards expenses of CHF 30.00 per child/young person is charged for all children's and youth activities (free from the 3rd child).

God heals - and if not!

It has been scientifically confirmed that personal faith can be a resource in coping with illness and other difficult life circumstances. Healing miracles still occur even today. At the same time, one-sided religious beliefs can make people even sicker and cause them great inner distress.   Through impulses from the Bible, theology and history and with practical tips for praying for the sick and accompanying those who are suffering, we learn to deal better with this area of tension. During the week, Monika Merz offers an extraordinary jewelry workshop. Participants will learn how to make beautiful finger rings, bracelets etc. from old silver cutlery. You can bring your own old silver cutlery.   There is a small children's program for children aged 3-10 years.

Reset - How can we contribute to sustainable spiritual conversion and renewal?

As former Swiss leaders of Campus for Christ, Hanspeter and Vreni Nüesch have experienced the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in large parts of the world. During this week, they want to explore together with the participants the question of how we can represent the kingdom of God in a world in which there is an increasing separation between light and darkness. How can we use the Word of God to clear the fog of untruths and half-truths and actively counteract them? How can we help people to receive the transforming power of the Gospel and, as ambassadors of Jesus, carry the light of God out into this world? At the beginning of each day and evening, Hanspeter and Vreni Nüesch will give an input that will then be shared.

Mountain bike week

As a veteran bike courier, I'm looking forward to a leisurely week of biking in Malcantone. All bikers equipped with at least one hard tail (muscle-powered or electric) are welcome. We take a relaxed approach and organize ourselves easily on the evenings before for the day tours. Gravel and racing bikes may also be used. Please indicate your preferences when registering!"

Talking to the God who hears - listening to the God who speaks?

We talk to God, sometimes more, sometimes less, but mostly we talk to HIM more than we listen. Prayer and intercession - talking; worship and praise - talking; lamentation - talking. Perhaps you are like many Christians who long to hear God (more). This week we want to explore this together and discover how we can hear him. Because God speaks! We just don't always hear it. Perhaps because we have a fixed expectation of how he should speak. But God rarely sticks to our expectations, instead he likes to surprise us! Perhaps like Elijah on Mount Horeb. After a dry spell, after a time of depression, Elijah hears God "...in a sound of silence" 1 Kings 19:12 Listening to God, listening to HIM - listening to how He whispers softly. Listening to the silence, the calm, the peace, the shalom in the midst of chaos, in the midst of the confusion of our time. In the morning there is a short input into the day. In the evening, short inputs and practical instructions on how we can shape our listening and speaking with God. Side effect - Listening to God can change your life forever!

Deliverance ministry and pastoral care seminar 1

In this seminar we will learn that deliverance ministry is a piece of the puzzle of all pastoral work. This part is important and many deliverances happen - but it must not be underestimated or overestimated. Note: Pastoral care is offered every afternoon.   The seminar begins on the day of arrival after dinner and ends with an evening program before the day of departure.

Deliverance ministry and pastoral care seminar 2

In this seminar we will learn that deliverance ministry is a piece of the puzzle of all pastoral work. This part is important and many deliverances happen - but it must not be underestimated or overestimated. Note: Pastoral care is offered every afternoon.   The seminar begins on the day of arrival after dinner and ends with an evening program before the day of departure.

Prophetic seminar

Daniel and Elisabeth are from Israel and serve in the traveling ministry of Revive Europe. Through Daniel's strong anointing for words of knowledge, wisdom, prophecy and revelation for nations, many people are blessed and encouraged. Elisabeth is a prayer and praise facilitator. She is sensitive to the Holy Spirit, gives freedom, sets people free in their gifts. A woman in leadership, founded in the love of Christ. While Daniel offers prophetic prayer for participants on Friday and Saturday mornings, we will also experience teaching and prophetic worship with Elisabeth. Program: Thursday start with dinner 18:00 / 19:30-ca.21:45 (arrival between 15:00 - 17:30) Friday 09:30-12:00, afternoon free, 19:30-ca.21:45 Saturday 09:30-12:00, afternoon free, 19:30-ca.21:45 Sunday 09:30-12:00, ending with lunch

Whisky enjoyment weekend (enjoyment-maturing-growing-living)

Whisky enjoyment weekend Enjoyment - Maturing - Growing - Living Experience the country, its people and whisky in a different way. Whisky is Scotland's national drink. The Scots affectionately call it "the living water". Experienced master distillers transform barley and water into a noble drink that can develop during its long storage. We also read in the Bible about a God who wants to refine our lives so that they can develop to their full potential. This weekend, Pascal Graf will take us on a journey through the history of whisky, smuggling routes and the production of whisky. With biblical accents and impulses, he uses whisky production to show how a personal process of change and discipleship is possible. Maturing - Growing - Living   Procedure: Friday 17:30 a welcome (aperitif) 20:00 Introduction / Weekend topic / First presentation "History and production of whisky Convivial round   Saturday 10:00 a.m. - second presentation on "Water" Hike 20:00 Third presentation on "Grinding" Whisky testing   Sunday 10:00 a.m. Fourth presentation: "Maturing/allowing change processes"  

Christmas special at the Hotel Paladina

Celebrate the second Christmas at Paladina with us! After the first successful version of Christmas at Paladina, we are offering this wonderful opportunity again in 2025. In addition to culinary delights, Eva-Maria Admiral and Eric Wehrlin will spoil you with a variety of contributions and a festive Christmas theater. Christmas - often associated with a hectic pace, overpriced presents, annoyed fellow human beings and forced harmony in the family. Perhaps it's time to look at the festive season from a new perspective. "Christmas up close" with Eva-Maria Admiral and Eric Wehrlin offers the perfect opportunity to do just that. The Viennese actress creatively creates texts and theater scenes about "Advent and Christmas" from secular and spiritual literature and always involves her audience in the process.   Costs: The seminar by Eva-Maria Admiral and Eric Wehrlin is free of charge. There will be additional costs for the 5-course Christmas dinner (between 35 - 50 CHF).    

Marriage week - impulses for married life

School of life: Everyday marriage - Expand my territory! Are you longing for personal and mutual development in your relationship? We expect that this week God wants to personally expand the area of each of you and gift each couple.   Content of the week Growth in the marriage relationship In a covenant as a couple Impulses that speak to the heart Couple times & group exchanges Practical steps for everyday life