Join Kaleido 2026

The 9th Edition of Kaleido Retreat, From the Edges to the Center will take place from the 19th - 23th of August 2026 in Hasliberg Rueti in Switzerland.

Registrations are now open! Please read the following information carefully before registering. <!--

Kaleido is a grass-roots project run in a voluntary capacity by our team. Here’s what our finances look like:

Venue including stay for everyone in the event: CHF 18000
Catering for 100+ people, including remuneration for our incredible chefs: CHF 10000
Transport, including transporter rental for a week and bus from Zürich: CHF 4000
Reimbursements, for the expenses of the speakers, workshop leaders, performers and staff: CHF 10000

Total Estimate: 42000 CHF

How your contribution helps

By choosing the Volunteer Kaleido Pass (CHF 400), you help us cover 1/105th of the cost
By choosing the Standard Kaleido Pass (CHF 900), you help us cover 1/53th of the basic costs
By choosing the Premium Kaleido Pass (CHF 1300), you help us cover 1/35th of the basic costs

Dates and Venue

19 – 23 August 2026

We begin to arrive at 16:00 on Wednesday (19th) and ends at 12:00 on Sunday (23th).

The venue for Kaleido 2026 is Hotel C’est La Vie, Hasliberg-Rueti, Switzerland

Kaleido Retreat takes place in carefully selected venues in Europe. After eight editions in Switzerland, France and Germany, the 9th Edition of Kaleido Retreat is in Switzerland.

This year’s location offers breathtaking views of the Alps.

view of the courtyard and Alps

another view of the outdoor space

another view of the hotel.

Kaleido Premium Pass ( 5 days | 4 nights all - inclusive )

The Kaleido Premium Pass is an all-inclusive pass. You have access to:

4 nights accommodation in spacious double room.
Full board (3 absolutely delicious meals per day) from Wednesday evening to Sunday noon, as well as coffee/tea breaks in the morning and afternoon. The menu is vegetarian/vegan and is sourced regionally.
Access to all talks, workshops including all material, morning activities, and other planned activities

The Kaleido Premium Pass costs 1200 CHF.

Get your Kaleido Premium Pass

Kaleido Pass ( 5 days | 4 nights all - inclusive )

The Kaleido Pass is an all-inclusive pass. You have access to:

4 nights accommodation in spacious 3-6 person rooms.
Full board (3 absolutely delicious meals per day) from Wednesday evening to Sunday noon, as well as coffee/tea breaks in the morning and afternoon. The menu is vegetarian/vegan and is sourced regionally.
Access to all talks, workshops including all material, morning activities, and other planned activities.

The Kaleido Pass costs 790 CHF.

Get your Kaleido Pass

Kaleido Low Income - Volunter Pass ( 5 days | 4 nights all - inclusive )

Join the Kaleido extended team!

Volunteers support the Kaleido Team during the event for approximately 2 hours per day. The tasks include for example supporting workshop leaders and speakers to set up spaces; supporting in the kitchen; providing technical support related to sound and lighting, etc.

The idea of the volunteer pass is to make the event financially inclusive for students and people with low-income. These passes are supported using the In-Solidarity contributions and through other donations.

We have 10 passes available.

If you are able to join the event with a regular Kaleido Pass, please be mindful of this. Of course, all help is welcome at the event, even for those who purchase a Kaleido Pass, just reach out to us so we can organise this with you!

The volunteers will be accomodated in rooms sleeping 3 – 7 people.

The Kaleido Volunteer Pass costs 400 CHF.

Get your Kaleido Volunteer Pass

Kaleido Children's Pass ( 5 days | 4 nights all - inclusive )

You can purchase a Children’s Pass (for children under 12).
It is an all-inclusive pass with full board with same accomodation as accompanying adult.

We currently do not have kids-specific activities. The curated programme is currently tailored for adults. Allowance of children in workshop spaces will be decided by the respective facilitator. Thelocation has plenty of space, indoors and outdoors to enjoy free time and play around. We will try to accommodate any special requirements you may have. There may be other parents and children, and we will keep you informed about it. Please communicate specific needs in advance so we can do our best to make the necessary arrangements. If you are unsure or have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@kaleido.community.

Get your Kaleido Children’s Pass

Travel: Group Bus from Zurich to Kaleido and back

We have arranged a group travel option by bus from Zurich, which you can purchase for 60 CHF.

The bus will leave approximately 15:30 on Wednesday from Zurich HB and will be back in Zurich HB at around 14:00 on Sunday.

We do not offer one-way tickets as this is complicated for us to manage.

Sunset image of our bus arriving in 2020.

Travel: Train and Car

If you travel by your own means, please make sure that you arrive by 18:00 so that you do not miss the opening dinner and workshop presentations.

The location is C’est la Vie, Engi 449d, CH-6086 Hasliberg Reuti, Switzerland.

If you wish you come by car, please let us know as there are limited parking spots available.

Attend Kaleido using your Personal Learning Budget

You can attend Kaleido Retreat using your Personal Learning Budget from your company.
Purchase a Kaleido Pass below (choose bank transfer for payment).
Send us an email with your company address, and we will send you an invoice directed to your company.

Disclaimer and reimbursement

You will receive an automated confirmation e-mail after purchase of tickets. If not (check your spam folder), please let us know at info@kaleido.community.

A few weeks before the retreat you will receive more detailed information regarding what to bring, meeting points, etc.

Spots are given on a first-come-first-serve basis. There will be a waiting list if the number of registrations reach the maximum.

If you have registered but cannot participate, we cannot give a refund (except for a cancellation of the event such as due to COVID-19 outbreak). We allow the option to transfer your ticket in case of non-participation. You will need to inform us and this person will have to register on our website.

Partial participation is not not encouraged, but possible. Please contact us by email info[a]kaleido[.]community

Insurance is the participants’ responsibility.