A memorable week filled with adventures for all senses!
What to expect
This week is for everyone who enjoys adventurous outdoor activities, appreciates community, and isn’t afraid to delve into deeper questions about life. We all go through different phases; sometimes it feels like we’ve just reached a summit, other times we find ourselves in a deep valley, struggling to maintain our focus and joy for life. Both seem to be part of life, but how can we better learn to cope with difficulties? Is there an inner peace that defies all adversity, and a confidence and hope that is independent of life’s circumstances?
During these 10 days, our guest speakers Paul and Ramona DeCock from Northern Ireland will enrich our time with their encouraging and authentic personalities, sharing inspiring biblical insights, usually through a morning devotion and an interactive session on our outdoor adventures. The daily program offers a wide range of fun activities, including hiking, via ferrata, funyaking, high ropes courses, climbing, bivouacking, and lake kayaking. Relaxing moments, such as walks through historic villages, a refreshing dip in the Inn River, or a leisurely coffee in the village bakery, will provide a good balance. Evenings are reserved for community time with singing, sharing, playing games and just to hang out together.
It’s very helpful if you have a reasonable level of fitness and are comfortable hiking for 4-6 hours in the mountains. Some of the more adventurous activities are optional, so on some days we may split into two groups depending on interest.
Accommodation
Here you can find more details about the accommodation.
Team
Paul & Ramona DeCook
- Our guest speaker couple for the week
- Paul grew up in the Netherlands and Ramona was born and raised in Derry, Northern Ireland
- Paul and Ramona have been living in Coleraine, Northern Ireland for the past 9 years
- They have four children: 2 sons and 2 daughters
- Paul studied Theology and has a PhD in Psychology and works as a consultant and coach, helping people and organisations live out their God given purpose. He also helps lead a food security research institute.
- Ramona is a teacher, music teacher and worship leader
- Together they lead a young adult Bible study group and love serving in their local church
- They are passionate about helping individuals, teams and organisations discover the God given potential within them
- Paul loves hiking, climbing and cycling
- Ramona enjoys baking, running and reading
Luke & Eva Brunner
- Hosting couple
- Born 1974 and 1975 and living in Lavin since the year 2000
- Parents of three daughters
- Luke is self-employed as a Guitar Builder since 1995 and as a pioneer he loves developing new Ideas and working with people
- Eva is a Peadiatric nurse and medical secretary, but is now full time engaged with our guest house and programs and takes care of some admin work for Luke’s business
- Together they studied at Capernwray Harbour Bible School in 1999-2000
- Both have been involved in youth ministry for many years
- Luke loves craftsmanship and adventure, outdoor activities and photography
- Eva loves reading, pottery and being creative, walks with good friends
Annalena & Simon Graubner
- Our new staff couple!
- Both born in 1998 in Germany
- living in Titisee-Neustadt in the Black Forest
- married since summer 2022
- Worked and met at Tauernhof Austria as volunteers 😉
- Simon worked with Luke at Brunner Guitars for two years now he works as an Electronics Technician
- Annalena works as deputy reception manager in a hotel at lake Titisee
- Simon loves outdoor sports especially rock climbing and playing the guitar
- Annalena loves being creative, designing cards and being outdoors
Dates
Start: Wednesday August 5th, 6pm with dinner, arrival possible after 4pm in the afternoon
End: Saturday August 15th in the morning at 11am
Getting here
The Chasa Perspectiva is only a one minute walk from the train station in Lavin! If you plan to travel by car here’s the Link to plan your trip.
What to bring
Cloths for all weather conditions, hiking boots and house shoes.
A more detailed list will be sent out with some further infos after registration.
Insurance
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant.
Costs
Accommodation & Meals incl. tourist tax and transports:
CHF 640.- (€ 700.-)
Optional Ventures:
– Sea Kayaking: CHF 30.- (€ 33.-)
– Funyaking: CHF 80.- (€ 88.-)
– High Ropes Course: CHF 25.- (€ 28.-)
– Via Ferrata: CHF 15.- (€ 17.-)
Registration PEAKS & VALLEYS CAMP August 5th – 15th 2026
We will send you a confirmation after receiving your registration. Further details about the program and the packing list will follow later. Please don’t hesitate to send us an email or call us if you have any further questions before submitting the registration.
The mentioned options in the form below for different ventures are just for us to get a rough idea of how many people would like to do which ones. You will still be able to change your mind! There is a chance that some ventures will not take place if there are too few interested.
Should you not receive any response after submitting the registration within 3 days, please contact us as well by email or give us call. Thank you!