Program

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).    

Unique vacations - for those who can't afford it

Did you know that almost every 10th person in Switzerland cannot afford a vacation due to their financial situation? Together with you, we would like to change this fact. From 08.2. to 15.02.2025, the Hotel Paladina in Ticino invites families, single parents and individuals who are financially restricted to enjoy a special vacation. During this week there is an interesting program for young and old. With children's program We thank you very much for your donation and look forward to working with you Donations to account: Banca Raiffeisen della Magliasina Stiftung Gott hilft, 7205 Zizers CH80 8080 8001 3887 8481 5 SWIFT: RAIFCH22XXX

News from Israel with the Pro Israel Association

The Israel vacation weeks are very popular because, in addition to the impressions of a happy and warm family community, they always provide participants with a wealth of information from and about Israel. Rainer Schmidt will serve us with spiritual lectures in the mornings and introduce us to the diverse, current topics in the evenings.

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)

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

Ticino motifs in watercolor

Southern plants, colorful sprouting flowers, palm trees, cypresses, fig trees and vast lakeside landscapes invite you to paint watercolors in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. On excursions we find picturesque alleys and corners in typical Ticino villages, beautiful church architecture and water reflections on the shores of Lake Lugano. Instructions on the techniques and practical tips, some theory on color theory and composition, references to art history and a daily picture discussion encourage the creation of atmospheric and expressive pictures. Course times: 9:00 - 12:30 14:30 - 17:30 Costs: CHF 600. Registration for the course: Markus Desilvestro, 079 793 20 52 www.malkursemarkus.ch

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)

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

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!

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)

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

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.