WALKING IN
THE WILD 2026
DATE:
Saturday Oct 3rd - Saturday Oct 10th 2026 (7 days)
VENUE:
Unique sites in the ancient oak
forests of Transylvania & biological farm Cobor*
A 'Transformation with Nature - Special' with Walter Bertolini and Markus Gygli
ABOUT
These seven days of conscious 'time, space and movement'
can lead you:
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… to consciously take time-out for reflection and orientation;
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... to free yourself from constricting habits and limiting thought patterns;
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... to come into stillness, sharpen your perception, refine your senses and thus get in touch with your Self in a deeper way;
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... to experience the power of the authentic presence, both alone and together with others
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... to become more aware and to align yourself for the conscious shaping of your life in the midst of complexity - the core of of true Self - Leadership
LOCAL PARTNERS
For many years we have been working with reliable and exceptionally commieted local partners (www.carpathia.org), who provide a safe and supportive framework (accommodation, nature guides, food, logistics, etc.) and broad support for our work.
WHY NATURE
Working in and with nature is so essential because it reconnects us in a radical way. If we can reconnect with nature - often lost in favor of short-term necessities - we open up a new quality of connectedness, vitality and effectiveness within ourselves, with others, and within the systems in which we live and work.
SCHEDULE
We will meet on Saturday October 3rd 2026 in the early evening at the organic farm Cobor * (http://cobor-farm.ro), where we will prepare for the days ahead and for the communal 4-day-hike.
By Monday at the latest, we will set off together on our hike through the gentle and varied hills at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains - far away from the lights and noise of everyday life.
We will be accompanied and supported by guides from Carpathia, supplies and food will be brought to our campsites, where we will spend the nights in individual tents at unique locations within the ancient oak forests of Transylvania.
Each day (the first and last days will be spent on the farm, in between we will be on the trail for four days/nights) we dedicate ourselves to the main theme of 'Walking in the Wild': conscious perception of oneself and one’s life context, letting go of limitations and old habits, shadow work - befriending previously alienated parts, reconnecting with authentic presence and awareness, revitalization and alignment with what is essential, grounded in one's own sphere of influence.
On Thursday October 8th, or Friday October 9th, 2026 we will return to our basecamp at the organic farm Cobor to integrate the experiences and insights gained and to prepare for returning home. The program concludes on the morning of Saturday October 10th 2026, which can also serve as a travel day home.
As facilitators and guides, we draw on many years of experience in accompanying individual and organizational transformation, combined with deep engagement in various wisdom traditions. These includes proven reflection techniques, contemplation and specific exercises in and with nature.
PRICES
Cost of participation:
€ 2.200,- incl. 20% VAT (private)
€ 2.400,-- plus 20% VAT (corporate/professional)
For private participants, a reduction may be available upon request.
This fee includes the seminar contribution and all expenses related to the hiking journey.
Travel costs to and from Sibiu or Bucharest, as well as the accommodation and food on the organic farm (3 nights) are not included. Camping equipment - e.g. tents - can be provided on site if needed.
Arrival/departure - either via Sibiu or Bucharest, depending on participation, shuttles will be organized (2-3 hours drive to Cobor)
COACHES & GUIDES
WALTER BERTOLINI
has been working for many years as a systemic organizational consultant and leadership coach, founding partner of werk4 and the inspirational leadership project Essenz der Führung. He has reconnected with the power of being in & of being one with wild nature several years ago, which led him to found Way of Nature Austria (www.wayofnature-austria.at) as part of Way of Nature International. His transformational work incorporates powerful systemic approaches and is at the same time deeply nurtured & inspired by core practices of ancient wisdom traditions as well as contemporary awareness practices.
Walter, originally from Western Austria, currently lives in Lower Austria, Vienna and works internationally.
MARKUS GYGLI
has been working more than 20 years as a systemic organizational consultant, leadership coach & talent developer in large organizations in Switzerland. He facilitates shamanic seminars in Switzerland and leads vision quests in Mongolia and the desert of southern Marocco. He sees himself as bridge builder between the business world and ancient spiritual traditions. He is an economist, systemic coach & organizational developer and has a profound background and many years of personal practice in shamanic ritual work.
Markus is Swiss and lives in Bern (www.markusgygli.ch).
