Packages and Pricing
Before applying to join, we ask that you carefully review the information provided on this page, including the full range of package and pricing options.
An Intentionally Limited Gathering
Our colloquium is designed as a concentrated field of serious conversation, intellectual depth, and uncommon human encounter. For that reason, attendance is strictly limited to 60 places (not including speakers and staff) across all accommodation tiers. Reservations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and some room categories are expected to fill more quickly than others.
Early Registration is Recommended
We encourage early reservations both to secure preferred accommodations and to take advantage of reduced pricing tiers. Given the limited capacity of the gathering and the small number of available rooms in each category, early booking is strongly recommended. To be invited to register, please fill out our Apply to Join form. Registration invitations will be sent in late April.
Recommended Travel Itinerary
To make your journey to Monte Verità as smooth and stress-free as possible, we have prepared a strongly recommended travel itinerary for colloquium participants. Because arrival through other cities can significantly complicate onward travel to Locarno, we encourage all guests to review these guidelines carefully before booking flights and rail connections.
Choose Your Residential Package
Attendance is offered through a limited number of all-inclusive residential packages at Hotel Ascona, set on Monte Verità above Lake Maggiore. Each package includes four nights of accommodations and five days of participation in the full colloquium experience: access to all programmed sessions, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and admission to the closing gala dinner on the final evening.
Because this gathering is intentionally intimate and the entire hotel will be reserved exclusively for our colloquium, attendance is strictly limited to 60 participants. Guests may choose between Single Occupancy and Double Occupancy packages, depending on whether they prefer the privacy of a room of their own or the comfort and conviviality of a shared stay.
What Your Registration Includes
Every residential package includes:
Four nights and five days with exclusive use of the beautiful Hotel Ascona
Complimentary admission to the full program of online presentations preceding the live event (June — November, 2026)
Five days of full participation in all the colloquium events
A collector’s limited edition copy of the first annual colloquium Jahrbuch (yearbook) set for release on March 21, 2027
Online access to full event video archives set for release on March 21, 2027 (made available exclusively to in-person attendees)
A cocktail reception and dinner on the afternoon/evening of arrival
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, water, and snacks
Admission to the closing gala dinner celebration and Archetypal Disco dance party
A visit to Eranos (confirmed for Friday, December 18th)
Standard hotel amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and parking, with room features varying by category
All rooms featuring private terraces or balconies overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains
Hotel Ascona’s culinary program emphasizes refined cuisine rooted in the Ticino and Mediterranean traditions, interpreted with freshness and elegance. The hotel notes that its chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients and that special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Dining takes place in an elegant setting with a spacious terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding hills, as well as a pergola set within private gardens.
Residential Packages
Single Occupancy Package
South Facing Single — Private accommodation for one participant
Standard Rate: $5,125
Early Bird: $4,350 (available through July 15)
Early Early Bird: $3,850 (available through May 31)
The Single Occupancy Package — South-Facing Single is designed for guests who prefer privacy, quiet, and a room of their own, while seeking the most modestly priced single-occupancy option available for the colloquium. It is especially well-suited to those who value comfort and personal space for reading, writing, reflection, and rest between sessions.
Hotel Ascona describes its South-Facing Single Rooms as 129 sq ft accommodations with views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding hills, a balcony or terrace, and a private bathroom with a shower. Cozy yet comfortable, they offer an appealing option for guests wishing for quiet simplicity. The rooms are also soundproofed and include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a desk, and an in-room safe.
Availability: 10 Single-Occupancy South Facing Single Rooms
Single Occupancy Package
Standard Double Room — Private accommodation for one participant
Standard Rate: $5,675
Early Bird: $4,825 (available through July 15)
Early Early Bird: $4,250 (available through May 31)
The Single Occupancy Package — Standard Double is an elegant private-room option for guests who desire greater spaciousness and ease while preserving the quiet independence of a room of their own.
Hotel Ascona describes these 258 sq ft rooms as combining comfort with thoughtful detail, featuring a private terrace with lake view, a private bathroom with bathtub, and a small lounge area. Graciously proportioned and well-appointed, they offer a particularly attractive balance of privacy, comfort, and cultivated repose. The rooms are also soundproofed and include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a TV, and an in-room safe.
Availability: 21 Single-Occupancy Standard Double Rooms
Single Occupancy Package
Superior Double Room — Private accommodation for one participant
Standard Rate: $5,975
Early Bird: $5,075 (available through July 15)
Early Early Bird: $4,475 (available through May 31)
The Single Occupancy Package — Superior Double is the most spacious and refined of our private-room offerings, well-suited to guests who desire an elevated degree of comfort, repose, and room to settle in.
Hotel Ascona describes these rooms as approximately 344 square feet, with a private terrace overlooking the lake, a spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower, a small interior lounge, and a large desk. Generous in scale and elegantly appointed, they offer a particularly gracious setting for guests who wish to experience the colloquium with the privacy of a room of their own. The rooms are also soundproofed and include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a TV, and an in-room safe.
Availability: 3 Single-Occupancy Superior Double Rooms
Double Occupancy Package
Deluxe Double Room — Shared luxury accommodation for two participants
Standard Rate: $5,975 per participant
Early Bird: $5,075 per participant available through July 15
Early Early Bird: $4,475 per participant available through May 31
The Double Occupancy Package — Deluxe Double is designed for two guests sharing one of Hotel Ascona’s exceptionally spacious and elegant lakefront rooms, with a private terrace overlooking the lake and an atmosphere closer to a private suite than a standard shared hotel room. The price shown is per person, not per room or per pair; each participant sharing this room pays the listed package rate.
Hotel Ascona describes its Deluxe Double Rooms as approximately 431 square feet, with a spacious bathroom including both bathtub and shower, a practical lounge area, and generous room to settle in comfortably. These accommodations offer substantially more space, comfort, and refinement than the single-occupancy categories, making them a luxurious shared option for participants who want an elevated lakefront stay.
For couples, the room will be arranged with one large king bed. For friends, colleagues, or other non-couples sharing the room, it will be arranged with two separate beds. Guests who wish to room with a specific person may indicate this in their registration form; otherwise, shared placements will be arranged by us with care and thoughtful attention.
Availability: 9 Double-Occupancy Deluxe Double Rooms
Double Occupancy Package
Apartment with Terrace — Shared luxury accommodation for two participants
Standard Rate: $5,975
Early Bird: $5,075 (available through July 15)
Early Early Bird: $4,475 (available through May 31)
The Double Occupancy Package — Apartment with Terrace offers two participants a shared stay in Hotel Ascona’s most exclusive accommodation category: a spacious lakefront apartment-style suite with a private terrace, elegant interiors, and an elevated level of comfort, privacy, and refinement. Please note that the price shown is per person, not per apartment or per pair.
This is the most luxurious shared option available for the colloquium. With two separate sleeping areas, a large bathroom, and a separate sitting room, the Apartment with Terrace offers the scale and atmosphere of a private Swiss lakefront residence rather than a standard hotel room. It is exceptionally spacious, high-end, and well-suited for two guests who want the comfort of shared accommodation without sacrificing privacy or luxury.
The apartment includes two separate rooms: one arranged with bunk beds and one with a large bed. Once guest pairings are confirmed, the rooms and bed arrangements will be adjusted as much as possible to meet the needs of the participants sharing the apartment.
Guests who wish to share with a specific person may indicate this in their registration form; otherwise, shared placements will be arranged thoughtfully.
Availability: 4 Double-Occupancy Apartment with Terrace Suites
