Fasting week
in the south of Styria
5th till 12th of March 2027
Alkaline fasting is a mild form of fasting suitable for everyday use in which acid-forming foods such as meat, dairy products, bread and sugar are omitted. This balances the acid-alkaline balance in the body, stimulates detoxification and strengthens the immune system - for greater well-being and new energy.
7 days time for yourself and your body
Full of energy and joie de vivre -
Relaxation for body, mind and soul!
Alkaline fasting, like therapeutic fasting, is good for your health. It’s all about omission – in alkaline fasting, all acid-forming foods such as meat, sausages, dairy products, bread and sugar are omitted for a certain period of time. The acid-base balance in the body is neutralised, which also strengthens the immune system. Fasting enables the body to eliminate deposited substances such as waste products, acids and environmental toxins from the tissues, muscles and joints. We therefore speak of detoxification, purification and deacidification.
The two meals help the body to enter autophagy (cell renewal), which we can also use in everyday life. You cleanse your gastrointestinal system and lose weight.
You simply feel great after a base fasting week.
Important details!
The weekly programme!
- 7 overnight stays
- Two alkaline meals a day in combination with autophagy (8/16)
- 1x relaxation on the Brain light Shiatsu massage chair (10 min.)
- Use of the Wellness Area with saunas & pools with extended use until 9.00 pm exclusively for the fasting group
- Personal support from Maria Ploder – daily accompaniment
- Daily guided outdoor exercise
- 3 times Yoga Sessions a week
Additional services
- Information about fasting (therapeutic fasting, alkaline fasting, short-term fasting) and healthy nutrition as well as acid-base balance
- Enjoyable and mindful nutrition training
- Tips to strengthen the immune system
- Massages by appointment (not included)
- Learning about power herbs
- Sufficient time for yourself
including fasting accompaniment by Maria Ploder
| Preis pro Person - exkl. Nächtigungsabgabe (2,50 € pro Tag) | bei Doppelbelegung | Bei Einzelbelegung |
| Panoramazimmer | 1372 | 1477 |
| Doppelzimmer im Stammhaus | 1155 | 1260 |
Message from your coach about
fasting in our hotel
My name is Maria Ploder, I live in Unterrosenberg 86 in St. Peter am Ottersbach and I run a Winery with my husband Alfred and my son Manuel and his partner Selina, which we cultivate according to biodynamic guidelines. I came to fasting 30 years ago through Miriam Wiegele. In 2020, I completed my training as a fasting trainer (Buchinger and alkaline fasting counsellor) at the ggf. I am also a qualified sommelier and herbalist. For me, health begins with the soil, which produces everything we need to live. Self-sufficiency is a central theme, which is why we also deal with various preservation methods such as fermentation, pickling, preserving and the production of mustard and cleaning agents. Gardening, cooking, exercising in nature, cycling, reading and our grandchild inspire my free time. My next step is to get other people excited about fasting and to share this joyful experience with them!
Yours, Maria Ploder
Contact: 0664 88921870
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Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or food intolerances. We will be happy to assess on a case-by-case basis whether and how we can take these into account as part of our alkaline fasting programme.
If you take medication regularly, have an acute or chronic condition, or have any health concerns, we recommend that you seek medical advice before taking part. Our fasting week is designed to provide a mindful break and promote wellbeing; it is not a substitute for medical treatment or advice. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact Maria Ploder before booking.
For our group walks and exercise sessions, we recommend comfortable clothing, weatherproof shoes and suitable outdoor clothing. For yoga and wellness sessions, cosy clothing is, of course, a must. Before the fasting week begins, we’ll be happy to let you know if there’s anything specific else you need to bring with you. A cosy jumper is a good idea, as fasting can make you feel the cold differently.
The fasting week takes place at the Ratscher Landhaus in the heart of South Styria. Walks in the countryside, yoga, wellness and the peaceful surroundings of the vineyards provide the perfect setting for seven days of mindful care for body and mind.
The fasting week is aimed at anyone who wishes to consciously set aside time for nutrition, exercise, relaxation and new routines. Through a combination of alkaline fasting, personalised support, exercise and wellness, the focus is not on deprivation but on your own well-being.
Yes, of course. The fasting week can also be booked individually. The small group setting in particular offers a lovely opportunity to spend a mindful week together with others whilst still having plenty of personal space.
The next week-long fasting retreat at the Ratscher Landhaus will take place from 5 to 12 March 2027.
The package includes 7 nights’ accommodation, two alkaline meals a day, personalised fasting support from Maria Ploder, daily outdoor exercise, several yoga sessions, workshops and information on fasting and mindful eating, as well as use of the Wellness Area. In addition, a 10-minute relaxation session on the Brain-Light Shiatsu massage chair is included.
Massages are not included in the price of the fasting week, but can be booked as an extra by appointment.
Yes – and plenty of time has been set aside for this. Saunas and swimming pools are available to the fasting group. During the fasting week, the group can even use them until 9.00 pm.
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