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The Most Beautiful Sunsets in West Styria
Where to watch the sunset in West Styria: viewpoints, vineyard ridges, and the right season - with practical notes on timing.
Insider Tips for West Styria
Insider tips for West Styria: quiet side valleys, small winemakers, viewpoints, and the times of day when the known places belong to nobody.
What to Do in Stainz When It Rains
Rain in Stainz: museums, thermal spa, glass museum, wine cellars, wine taverns - and the option of simply not rescuing the day. Twelve concrete ideas.
Vacation Without a Hotel
Vacation without a hotel: what actually changes with an apartment - times, costs, privacy - and who is still better off in a hotel room.
The Best Thermal Spas in South West Styria
Thermal spas in South West Styria: Therme NOVA Köflach close by, the large spas in eastern Styria, and the swimming spots around Stainz.
48 Hours in Stainz
48 hours in Stainz: castle, wine tavern, vineyards, and a morning with nothing planned. A realistic weekend plan for West Styria.
Wine Cellar Tours Near Stainz
Several wineries around Stainz offer cellar tours - a look behind the tasting, at where the Schilcher is actually made.
A Picnic in the Vineyard
Several wine taverns around Stainz now offer a picnic right in the vineyard - with a packed basket or your own arbor. Where and how it works.
Which Wine Pairs With Which Styrian Dish
Schilcher with the Brettljause, pumpkin seed oil over the spread - what classically goes together in West Styria, and why.
Wine and Time
A wine tasting in the Schilcherland rarely runs on a schedule. Why that's exactly the point - and what it has to do with slowing down.
Grape Harvest in West Styria
The grape harvest in the Schilcherland runs from mid-September to late October. When exactly it happens, what goes on during it, and why an autumn visit is worth it.
Schilcher Frizzante
Schilcher Frizzante is the lightly sparkling version of West Styria's wine - ideal as a summer aperitif. A short overview.
Discovering Schilcher
What is Schilcher, where does the name come from, and why does it grow almost nowhere else but West Styria? A short, factual look at the wine of the Schilcherland.
Stainzer Schilchertage Accommodation
The Stainzer Schilchertage 2026 take place August 14-16 on Stainz's main square. Five apartments within walking distance - for guests who'd rather not drive home.
What Is a Fasting Retreat?
What sets a fasting retreat apart from a regular retreat, how it unfolds, and what to consider health-wise - with a look at a quiet, self-organized setting in Stainz, Styria.
Stainz Accommodations
Looking for a place to stay in Stainz? An overview of hotels, guesthouses, and vacation apartments - and why five self-contained apartments at Johann & Anna suit many stays particularly well.
The Meaning of Retreat
What does 'retreat' actually mean? A look at where the word comes from, how it shifted from a military withdrawal to a mindfulness trend - and what still holds true today.
Forest Bathing, Hiking, Yoga
Why Connection to Nature Makes the Difference
Calming the Nervous System
Why Downregulation Is the Big Yoga Trend Right Now
Yoga Retreat or Yoga Hotel?
What to Consider Before You Decide
The Best Questions to Ask a Retreat Location Before Booking
Retreat vs. Workation vs. Vacation
What Fits You Best?
Planning a Retreat
A Checklist for Yoga Teachers & Organizers
What Is a Retreat?
What exactly is a retreat, how does it unfold, and how is it different from a regular vacation? A clear breakdown - with a look at one concrete place to do it, in Stainz, Styria.
Arriving & Finding Peace
What Really Makes a Retreat Work
Writing, Thinking, Arriving
If you work with your mind for a living, you know the problem: a change of scenery is supposed to help, but often just brings new distractions. A different approach from Stainz.
Why Stainz?
Everyone knows Graz, and the Dachstein too. But why Stainz, of all places? A look at a region that's still waiting to be discovered.
A Day Without a Program
Being a good host sometimes means staying as unobtrusive as possible. A look at what guest care actually looks like at Johann & Anna.
Johann & Anna as a Retreat for Small Groups
Not a seminar hotel, no mass-market program — just a house that works for small, thoughtfully planned retreats. Who it's for.
Five Apartments, Five Stories
Johann, Anna, Styria, Fox, Kaiserblick — each apartment carries a name with meaning. A look behind the five characters of our house.
The First Moment
What happens before the suitcase is even unpacked? A look at the first few minutes in Stainz — and why they matter most.
Vacation with Purpose
More and more people are choosing vacations with purpose over a packed itinerary. Why this mindfulness trend in Styria fits Johann & Anna in Stainz perfectly.
Time Out in Silence
Retreat & Relaxation in and Around Stainz
Relaxation on Vacation
Relaxation and rest on vacation: enjoy the South West Styria region and simply unwind at Johann & Anna.
Finding Peace in South West Styria
Finding peace in South West Styria: unwind in the Schilcherland at Johann & Anna. Experience real rest, on purpose.
Top 5 Buschenschanks Near Stainz
Local Flavor Close to Johann & Anna
The New Outdoor Pool in Stainz
Summer Fun a Short Walk from Johann & Anna
New Partnership for Even More Comfort
Johann & Anna Meets the Stainzerhof
Who Was Anna Plochl?
Who was Anna Plochl? The story of the postmaster's daughter from Aussee who married an archduke - and gave our vacation apartments their name.
Rent Your Vacation Home in Southern Styria
Johann und Anna Stainz - rent your vacation home in Southern Styria!
