So when I heard about this upcoming Postnatal Retreat hosted by Westality on May 3rd at the Marriott in Sindelfingen, from my friend Martina, who will contribute as a breath work teacher, it really caught my eye.

What is Westality’s Postnatal Retreat all about?

It’s a one-day event designed for both new and expecting parents. Think gentle yoga, breathing techniques, workshops on things like nutrition, mental health, parenting, and even a space specifically for dads to connect. There’s no pressure to have it all together—just a chance to breathe, move your body a bit, and talk to people who get what you’re going through.

The timeline in a nutshell

The Westality Postnatal Retreat begins with a welcoming session, followed by a morning on postnatal health, nutrition, mental well-being, special relaxing massageand introductions.

Midday brings expert-led workshops on cooking workshops, breathwork and fitness with baby with lunch and casual networking in between.

The afternoon includes special breakout sessions—like one just for dads—and opportunities to connect with local wellness providers. The day wraps up with a group reflection and grounding practice.

The vibe seems very down-to-earth. It’s not about being the “perfect” parent, but rather about taking a day to check in with yourself and maybe connect with others going through similar things.

Why it is a treat for Expat parents in and around Stuttgart

When you’re parenting in a foreign country, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all on your own. This retreat can be a gentle way to find a bit of community, learn something useful, and  just have a few hours to focus on you.

Details at a glance:

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Stuttgart Marriott Hotel, Sindelfingen

Tickets: There are different options, including a half-day pass

Litte extra: All attendees will have a chance to win prizes as Melissa’s nutrition consultation and Mom & Baby Petite Photoshoot by Becca Allen Photography.

If you end up going, let me know!

More information

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A “warning” straight ahead: The hiking book I point out in this post is written in German so if you don’t understand at least a bit of German, you might want to skip this article and browse through  former posts in order to find great destinations for hiking with kids in Stuttgart and the area:

Hiking from Waldenbuch to the hidden Lake Schönbuch

Hiking in the Schönbuch Nature Park

Did you know we have a waterfall in Stuttgart?!

On the Möhringer Witch Trail on a sunny winter day

Zavelstein Castle at the beginning of the black forest

Bärenschlössle Stuttgart – the cute litte castle in Stuttgart-West

But if you do understand German and if you want to have a great time outdoors with your family, this book is for you.

“Auf geht’s Kinder!” holds 24 tours in the Stuttgart region that start and end at train stops, operated by the public transit association VVS. The length of the tours vary between 2 km and 11,5 km. Some of the trails are extremely easy and short and thus suitable to bring a stroller, like the one leading through Höhenpark Killesberg. Others are more advanced, steeper and cover rougher terrain and will entertain older kids. This is true for the trail leading up to the ruins of Reußenstein in Göppingen for example. And a lot of tours are somewhat in between.

The destinations and highlights of the tours vary as well: You will find ruins and castles, grottos and caves, playgrounds and climbing high rope courses and more. But as I mentioned earlier, the book offers even more: As the child of a hiking enthusiast I know myself that hiking can be veeery boring for kids. Even if a fun attraction waits at the end of the trail, walking there is veeeery boring.

That’s why my dad and I came up with the idea that we want to entertain the kids throughout the whole hike. So we included stories that play along the trail. Like for example the story of the raven Tecki who knows the true story of the ruins of castle Teck – but who’ll only tell it when the kids solve three mysteries. Or the story of the little bandit Josef who needs to hide his loot somewhere along the Blaustrümpfler trail in Stuttgart and take care that he doesn’t get caught by the police – the help of the young hikers is highly appreciated here. Other tours offer quizzes where the kids need to spot for example a sign, solve a task or get active themselves. Thus, the hike doesn’t get boring and if fun for the whole family (and you can train your kids German at the same time ;-). Win-win!)

So if you want to go hiking with kids in Stuttgart and speak a bit German, check out this book! 🙂

More information:

You can buy the hiking book “Auf geht’s Kinder!” in most bookstores in the region or order it online on amazon.  [Affiliate link]

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