July 23-26, 2026 | JAMTALHüTTE
LET GO & GROW: HIKING AND YOGA RETREAT
Galtür, Austria
Release & Radiate in the Austrian Alps
Take a few days to step into nature, onto your mat and out of your regular routine. This hiking and yoga retreat will give you the chance to explore, move, refresh, introspect, and unwind in the beautiful Austrian Alps. Surrounded by nature, this retreat is designed to hold space for you; to offer you the opportunity to connect to yourself, identify what could be holding you back, help you LET GO of limitations and GROW into your next chapter feeling radiant.
Who is this hiking & yoga retreat for?
This retreat is for anyone who enjoys movement, time outdoors and thoughtful self-exploration – whether you’re navigating change or simply curious to expand your horizons in a beautiful mountain valley.
You might join if you:
- Feel ready for a reset – emotionally, physically or mentally
- Enjoy hiking and various yoga asana styles
- Prefer small retreat groups (max 8 students)
- Appreciate structure & not having to plan
- Are interested in yoga beyond the physical practice
- Feel open to learning, introspection and personal growth
Big and subtle transformations are welcome here. Let Go & Grow is an invitation to pause, explore and intentionally tend to your inner world – supported by nature, movement and community.
Awareness
Understanding
Release
Rise to Radiate
Retreat Theme
Each day of our four-day hiking and yoga retreat has it’s own mini theme (see above!) but Let Go & Grow is for anyone who wants to slow down, spend time in nature and explore their inner landscape with curiosity and intention. You don’t need to feel stuck to benefit from this experience – simply be open to learning, reflecting and growing.
This retreat offers a thoughtfully structured blend of daily yoga practices, hikes, journaling, and creative exploration. Together, these practices create space to better understand your habits, values, and patterns – both the ones that support you and the ones you may be ready to gently shift.
You’ll explore foundational yoga philosophy alongside modern insights, gaining practical tools for self-awareness, perspective and intentional growth. Time in nature supports this process naturally, offering clarity, grounding, and a chance to reconnect – to yourself, to others, and to what feels meaningful right now.
With cozy accommodations, steady rhythms to the day, and a small, supportive group, Let Go & Grow is both grounding and expansive. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, centered and more connected to your own sense of direction.
About the Location
The Jamtalhütte is an alpine hut sitting at 2,165m located at the head of the Jamtal Valley, south of Galtür, Austria, near the Swiss border. While evenings in summer are brisk, the days are perfect for soaking in the high altitude sunshine and hiking or biking in comfortable temperatures. The hut sits at the base of several famous peaks of the Silvaretta mountain range.
Unique to This retreat:
Retreat Schedule
This itinerary will give you an idea of how the retreat days will flow. However, it is subject to change and can be weather dependent. Hiking up with the group is not required, only suggested. You should be present for the Welcome Circle.
Where you’ll Sleep: Room Options
Overnighting in the Alps at a Hütte is truly a special, unique experience. Being away from society, yet still enjoying the luxuries of freshly prepared meals and warm showers blends the best of both worlds. The hut has recently renovated rooms with solid-wood frame beds, wardrobes for personal belongings and windows opening to mountain views.
about the accommodations
image credit: jamtalhütte
8 yoga classes
educational journal
Max 8 students
4 hikes
luggage transfer
This Retreat Boasts:
Not included:
Total Event Price: from €726*
*summer 2026 hut prices not yet confirmed – current price based off 2025 numbers. Price depends on room selection.
Words from happy participants…
“The retreat with Erin grounded me again and also reminded me how much I love being outdoors. Connecting with nature in this way was both refreshing and healing, adding another layer of depth to the whole experience. There truly is no one like you, Erin. You create a space that is inspiring, healing and energizing, and that makes your yoga lessons so special. After your yoga classes I feel amazing! My body feels so much better and my mind becomes very calm.
– Carolin
Additional Information + FAQs
To join this event you’ll need to make two separate payments: One Retreat payment to me, The Third Place, for all yoga classes, materials, leadership, organization calls and logistical support. The second Accommodations payment to the Jamtalhuette when you arrive to the hut.
The breakdown of the full price is as follows: Retreat Price + Accommodations Price = Your Total Event Price
Retreat Price & Info:
- Early Bird Price – €529 (book by March 26, 2026)
- Regular Price – €549
- Bring-a-Buddy Discount – Bring a friend and you both save an additional €25
- A non-refundable retreat deposit to hold your spot is due upon registration within five business days: 100 Euros
- The full retreat sum is due 59 days prior to the retreat.
- To read the full cancellation policy and other T&Cs, click here.
- Payment plans are available; please just request this in your registration form.
The Accommodation Price & Info – Room & meals:
- The price of overnighting at the hut is dependent on which room type you select and if you are a DAV/OAV member or not.
- To view the full pricing details, please visit the Jamtalhuette’s website.
- Price examples per person per night (2025 prices):
- Double room + half board (simple breakfast buffet & 3-course dinner): €83
- Surcharge for single-use of the room: ~€31
- Multi-bed room (3-4 people) + half board: €74
- Double room + half board (simple breakfast buffet & 3-course dinner): €83
Book before March 26th and snag the small Early Bird Discount: €20 euros off your retreat price.
Coming on the retreat with a friend?! You’re both entitled to a discount of €25! State each other’s names on your registration forms to get the Bring-a-Buddy discount.
Reserving your spot on the retreat is as simple as filling out this inquiry form!
A Non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot: 100 euros. In the event of a cancellation you can move your deposit to a future retreat with a small re-booking fee*.
Payment method: Bank transfer with IBAN is the preferred method. Card payments are available when necessary.
The full retreat payment amount is due 59 days prior to the retreat. More information and *terms and conditions can be found here.
The hike from Galtür, Austria is 8.1 km, 2.5-3 hours walking, and climbs 510 high meters. The hike follows the valley and climbs at a mild to moderate grade. Hiking or aerobic fitness is required. The hikes also take place at high elevation (1,500-2,500 meters) and this can impact how you feel.
If you’d like to carpool from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area, I will be coordinating with the group a couple months beforehand. Arrival by car is the easiest way to get to Galtür, however it is also accessible by train and bus. If you are flying in the suggested airport is Innsbruck, Austria or Munich, Germany. If you fly into Munich you can get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train or bus and then potentially carpool with the group (not guaranteed; we can discuss options/questions via Email).
Please visit the website of the hut for all arrival details: https://www.jamtalhuette.at/en/anreise.html
Car Parking: There is a free lot near the Menta Alm. Park there if possible. If not, there is a paid lot in Galtür center located here.
Luggage transport: The hut has a taxi service that meets folks in the city center here and collects bags. After booking, there will be more detailed information about this closer to the departure date! Luggage transport was €10 per bag per direction in 2025.
All of the hikes are not professionally guided, as I am not a certified mountain guide. I have performed research and will have offline maps available for us to use, but all hiking is done at your own risk.
- On day two, we’ll enjoy a low-key hike along the futschoelbach stream (1.25 hours there, 315 hm, 3km)
- Day three will offer a slightly more challenging day hike to the Russkopf (1.5 hours up, 530hm, 3.5km)
- To help know if this retreat is for you, I can only suggest getting out and walking these distances and ideally practicing with hikes of similar elevation gain.
Our accommodation in the Jamtalhütte is traditional and brings a truly classic hut vibe. The hut is situated at the end of a valley with a glacier on one side and mountain greenery and flowers on the other; a river flows through the length of the entire valley.
There are double rooms and group-rooms available. Think sturdy, solid wood framed beds, space for personal belongings and windows opening up to a mountain view.
As with most mountain huts, the showers are downstairs but in each bedroom there is a sink – a luxury in a mountain hut!
There are double rooms available and they can only be booked as private rooms if you choose to pay for the overnight costs of the bed in your room: ~€31 per night.
Cancellation policy for weekend retreats (2+ days)
- Cancellations up to 60 days prior: Free, less the deposit.
- Cancellation between 59-31 days prior: 50% of the remaining retreat cost is refunded, less the deposit.
- Cancellation within 30 days of the retreat: No refund given
- Early departure from the retreat: No refund given
- If you can find someone to replace you at the event, or there is someone on the wait-list, you will receive a refund less the deposit.
If Erin must cancel the retreat herself due to injury, illness, or other condition/problem that prevents her from leading the event, another teacher will step in if available. If another teacher is not available, you will receive a full refund for the retreat.
It is highly advised that you take out travel insurance for your trip. Erin and The Third Place are not responsible for money lost due to your own cancellations, regardless of reason for cancelling.
Please read more about cancellations in the Terms and Conditions.
The minimum group number is 5 and the maximum is 8 participants.
Food/Meals: The Jamtalhütte boasts classic Tyrolean dishes and makes you feel right at home at the end of a long day in the mountains. The following meals are included in your retreat price:
- Very simple breakfast buffet: Bread, butter, jam, cheese, cold cuts and muesli with either tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- Basic sandwich created from the breakfast buffet options + tea for hiking
- Dinner: Three course menu – starter, main course, and dessert.
Vegetarian options available. Unfortunately, this hut cannot accommodate Vegan meals.
Based on experience at this hut, I highly recommend packing supplemental snacks of your preference to contribute to your breakfast and packed-lunch experience! The buffet is very simple.
Packing list: Layerable clothing is key! Sunscreen/sunglasses, warm hat and a sun hat (it will get cold at night), hiking shoes that you’ve already broken in, rain coat, sports clothing, hiking poles, toiletries, earplugs, schlafsack (a thin liner that you sleep in to separate you from the hut blankets that are provided) bug repellent, a few additional snacks to supplement the packed lunches, ability to carry ~2 liters of water, cash to pay for your room and to purchase drinks, passport, DAV/OAV membership card if you have it, your yoga mat!
A note about hiking shoes: You do not need heavy duty mountaineering boots for this retreat. Hike in comfortable, grippy shoes that you feel secure in. I personally wear trail-running sneakers. Some people wear boots. It’s up to you.
I will carry a basic first aid kit with me, but please don’t forget your medications or specific items you prefer to carry.
You can if you want to! There is also luggage transport available for a ~10 euros. This means that you can send your larger backpack and yoga mat up to the hut and just carry a small day-pack with water and essentials. I highly recommend this option unless you are used to backpacking with weight on your back.
Please inquire about your personal situation and questions to me directly.
No, this hut does not accept dogs.
No, only the welcome circle is mandatory. If you have the desire to do your own thing or hike extra long one day, go for it. However, all the activities are highly encouraged to help you get to know the group, expand your knowledge and skill set, and enjoy the retreat experience!
There’s a saying I like that goes, “There’s no bad weather, only bad gear.” 🙂 Yes, we’ll go even if it rains! There will be replacement activities instead of day-hikes as necessary.
