Revive yourself

AT MANDALI

Mandali was conceived according to Feng Shui’s cornerstones of harmony and balance. Each space is designed to make you feel comfortable and at home - whether you’re sipping a cup of ginger tea on the terrace or savouring a lovingly prepared vegetarian meal in the dining room. You can always find your own space, or socialise with other guests.

Mandali is composed of several dwellings which can accommodate up to 57 guests. We offer a wide range of accommodations to suit your budget and needs - from shared, dormitory-style rooms to premium single rooms overlooking the gardens or stunning Lago d’Orta and a number of cozy yet comfortable hermitages.

MANDALI CENTRE

Located an hour’s drive from Milan, the centre sits high on a hilltop overlooking Lake Orta with views across to the Swiss Alps, an idyllic setting to help find calm and clarity in the mind.

Mandali was architecturally inspired by the typical Italian medieval towns that surround it. Most of the construction was completed repurposing a large amount of locally reclaimed materials.

In order to create the atmosphere of a quiet, alpine village, Mandali’s structures are sprinkled along a meandering cobblestone path that follows the curves of the peaceful valley it oversees.

OUR VISION

Mandali welcomes guests who are interested in developing a conscious, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle and a deeper connection to themselves.

Since opening in 2017, Mandali has become a spiritual sanctuary, run by a non-profit organisation, designed to help guests disconnect from the pressures of daily life, switch off from technology, and take time to reflect and reset through meditation, yoga, and dynamic retreat programmes.

OUR GARDEN

We hope our garden inspires you to live in harmony with nature, giving you ample examples of the many wonders nature has to offer us. You will find yourself in the graceful presence of flowers and bees and chestnut trees, embraced by an equilibrium of Earth and Sky energy.

Scattered across the garden you will discover many peaceful places for you to sit and ponder – or meditate, as you please. Slightly hidden under a tree, overlooking the lush lawn where you’ll make contact with the ground during your morning Qi-Gong sessions, you can enjoy the sounds of a babbling brook, lovingly guarded by Ganesha.

Near the edge of the terrain, you’ll find a carefully crafted Zen labyrinth out of stone, a cozy fire pit beset by boulders to sit on, and on the outskirts, you’ll discover a centuries-old water well, flanking the back gate. Beyond that, you’ll also see an ancient statue of Maria pointing her finger in the direction of Mandali’s centerpiece; our Temple. It was this gesture that confirmed to our founders that Mandali was indeed the perfect place to create the retreat centre they had envisioned. Although you can find icons and symbols from various religions, we do not adhere to nor reject any philosophy of life in particular.

OUR TEAM

Our team consists of spiritual seekers from various backgrounds, dedicated to creating a warm and loving atmosphere. Mandali welcomes teachers from all traditions and lineages who are original in their approach.

We cover a broad spectrum of retreats by experienced teachers who aim to help you reach higher plains by sharing their wisdom traditions. At Mandali, we strive to cultivate long-term relationships with our teachers. We encourage them to use our space and see it as a familiar base to return to, likewise for our guests.

If you are interested in sharing your teachings at Mandali we would love to hear from you so please get in touch via our contact page.

OUR HISTORY

Mandali started as a passion project on paper in 2013. Our founders, Wouter and Wildrik, had reaped the benefits of yoga and meditation during various retreats around the globe and wished that their experiences and learnings could be accessible to a broader group of people. They decided to create the Mandali Foundation.

Almost five years were spent in search of the right place with the right energy. When Wouter and Wildrik, visited the hills on which Mandali later was created, they intuitively knew that this was what they had been looking for all along. This was the place. This was the time. They were meant to be here, on this hilltop, with this magnificent view, with its clean air, water, and soil.

OUR ECOSYSTEM

Wouter and Wildrik envisioned a small village where people could experience inner peace, well-being, and transformation. A place for everyone to enjoy the benefits of meditation and yoga in a serene atmosphere. A sustainably managed village of peace and joy - in harmony with its environment.

This is why ecological sustainability is one of Mandali’s core values. Eco-friendly materials were used for its construction, wood chips fire our heating system, and solar energy powers our kitchen and swimming pool. Any surplus power is shared with the main local grid, so it can be used by the local community. Sustainability also applies to our daily fresh vegetarian menu, which is sourced locally and organically.