Yoga & Wellness
Movement and stillness — the actual concept
Yoga and retreats are not an add-on here — they are the reason the house exists.
The whole houseHotel Schwarzschmied
68 rooms and suites between vines and mountains — a wellness house in Lana where yoga and retreats are the actual concept, not the add-on.
A house that isn't loud, but deliberately quiet. No classic luxury feel — the Schwarzschmied works through balance: movement and rest, design and groundedness. Holistically conceived and set in the orchards of South Tyrol, it addresses body and mind in equal measure.
The Build
A house in the middle of the vines, not at the edge of them. The rows run right up to the terrace.
The Rooms
Christina Biasi-von Berg — clear edges, warm materials, no alpine kitsch and no cold minimalism.
The Table
La Fucina, Slow Food. What is on the plate comes from here — the rest is not on the menu.
The Cut
- No classic luxury feeling
- No menu with everything on it
"Which is why the wrong people rarely sit at the next table."
Five reasons that stay
- Yoga and wellness here aren't extras — they are the actual concept, with a dedicated retreat programme, workshops, and health offerings.
- Family-run, with a genuine focus on sustainability and holistic wellbeing — you can feel this isn't a marketing phrase.
- Lana is not Merano — quieter, less touristic, surrounded by orchards. Exactly the setting the house's concept needs.
- The rooms are deliberately restrained: no wow-effect, but lasting quality of stay. Light, quiet, connection to the outside.
- Nutrition as part of the concept — healthy, seasonal, regional cuisine that feels like part of the experience, not a restriction.
What makes the house
Slow Food from the Field
What reaches the plate grows within sight
What reaches the plate mostly grows within sight. The Arnica field right beside the house supplies seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruit; the rest comes from the neighbourhood.
The whole house
Lana & the Orchards
Quieter than Merano, set among vines and mountains
Lana sits just below Merano, set among apple orchards and vines, with the Texel group and the Adige valley all around. Quieter and less touristic than the spa town — a setting that carries the concept of the house.
The whole house7 categories
Residence Small
The smallest category, designed for slower stays rather than excess space. Compact yet warm, with a quiet and intimate atmosphere that feels more like a private retreat than a traditional hotel room.
Residence Medium
A little more room to settle in. Bright, relaxed and suited to guests who prefer space to unpack, read or linger a little longer between breakfast and dinner.
Residence Family Room
Created with families and longer stays in mind, offering extra space without losing the calm and understated atmosphere found throughout the property.
Garden Room
Opening toward the outdoors, Garden Rooms bring a stronger connection to nature and light. A category made for mornings with open doors and afternoons moving between inside and out.
Rooftop Room
Elevated above the property, these rooms create a more open feeling and bring additional light and views into the experience.
Garden Suite Deluxe
Building on the Garden Suite concept, this category offers an elevated sense of comfort and space while maintaining a calm, understated atmosphere.
Lana sits near Merano — quieter, less touristic, surrounded by apple orchards and the South Tyrolean mountains. A good balance of calm and accessibility: hiking areas, the Marlinger Waalweg path, wine regions and the town of Merano are all within easy reach, with Bolzano about 25 minutes away.
Family-run with a clear focus on sustainability, health, and holistic wellbeing. The philosophy: a place for body and mind — and this shows in the design, the programming, and the approach to food.
Kitchen and cellar
Slow Food here is not a philosophy hung on the wall — it is daily practice in kitchen and cellar. Butter and honey come from selected alpine farms in the Ultental valley, eggs from the neighbouring farmer whose chickens roam freely in the garden. Fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grow in the property's own Arnica Acker and from local producers in the region. Wines, juices and spirits are predominantly produced regionally — many of them at the neighbouring monastery cellar in Lana.
La Fucina
La Fucina — The Forge — is the Schwarzschmied's restaurant, where head chef Andreas Pircher translates the philosophy of the house into food. Using the freshest ingredients, he creates refined, culinarily adventurous dishes: vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free — without compromising on pleasure. "A health-conscious, balanced kitchen means for me a diverse menu that also offers vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free dishes, prepared from the freshest ingredients, without sacrificing enjoyment." — Andreas Pircher, Head Chef Breakfast: 07.30–11.00 · Dinner: 18.30–20.30 Current menu: schwarzschmied.com
Farm to Table
What lands on the plate mostly grows within sight. The Arnica Acker directly beside the property supplies seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruit. The suppliers are not strangers: Franz Marsoner from Halsmannhof brings organic goat's cheese from the Ultental. Eggs come from Phillip Thoma, whose chickens roam freely at 1,200 metres. Sheep's cheese and yoghurt are delivered by the Kapauer family from St. Pankraz, bread by Schmiedl from Lana. Coffee is roasted by Valentin Hofer at Caroma in Völs, tea comes from the Südtiroler Kräuterrebellen in Mals. A short supply chain — and you can taste it.
Bistro Luce
It sounds like that scene from a black-and-white film. You wish, we serve. Whenever you like. Our Slow Food philosophy — back to nature — extends to the Bistro Luce snack menu. Whether a Rhubarb Spritz, Woodruff Spritz, classic Aperol Spritz or an elegant glass of South Tyrolean Arunda Sekt from Mölten, the bar offers a thoughtful selection of drinks alongside light snacks and small dishes for easy hours between meals. Snacks & Small Dishes: 12:00–17:00 · Bar: 8:00 until midnight
The house, without words
No classic luxury feeling.
What reaches the plate mostly grows within sight — Slow Food from the hotel's own Arnica field and farms in the neighbourhood.
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