Educational Program

For us, education is much more than the transfer of knowledge – it is a lived attitude. Since 1948, we have seen ourselves as a place where people develop further, dare to try new things, and engage with themselves, others, and their environment. Our motto “Transforming through learning” sums it up: those who remain open to change grow – for a lifetime. That is why we are committed to democracy and political education, art and culture, health and lifestyle, digital learning, as well as children and youth through our educational offerings, creating space for encounters, exchange, and reflection.

Here you will find our entire range of educational offerings at a glance and receive a comprehensive overview of all current courses, workshops, and events at Schloss Retzhof.

Transforming
through
learning

Spinal Training
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Spinal Training

Targeted Exercise for a Healthy Spine and Joints
17. September 2026 - 22. October 2026
A Different Take on Slovenian
082

A Different Take on Slovenian

A Course for the Curious (Beginners)
24. September 2026 - 29. October 2026
Creating with Pastel Chalk—A Picturesque Atmosphere
078

Creating with Pastel Chalk—A Picturesque Atmosphere

Introduction to Creative Use of the Material
25. September 2026
Oh, Liburni!
079

Oh, Liburni!

A not-too-nostalgic trip to the Riviera of Old Austria
30. September 2026
Open Art Salon – Portfolio Preparation
090

Open Art Salon – Portfolio Preparation

Drawing, Painting, Design, and More with Alexandra Ola Eibl
9. October 2026 - 22. January 2027
Monday Academy
089

Monday Academy

How Punitive Tariffs and Sanctions Can Endanger One’s Own Country and the World: On the Timeless Relevance of Adam Smith’s *The Wealth of Nations* (1776)
12. October 2026
Comics & Manga: Draw and Give It a Try!
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Comics & Manga: Draw and Give It a Try!

Creative Workshop with Comic Artist Tobias Deicke as part of #ErasmusDays 2026
15. October 2026
Peace is more than just the absence of war—staying in dialogue, enduring conflicts, recognizing extremism
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Peace is more than just the absence of war—staying in dialogue, enduring conflicts, recognizing extremism

Possible Courses of Action and Approaches in Working with Youth Who Sympathize with Extremist Ideologies.
16. October 2026
Basics of Drawing – Autumn Fog
084

Basics of Drawing – Autumn Fog

Experimental Drawing
16. October 2026 - 18. October 2026
Retzhofer Borderland Hike
086

Retzhofer Borderland Hike

A cross-border hike along the border
17. October 2026
Fundamentals of Painting – Autumn Fog
085

Fundamentals of Painting – Autumn Fog

Experimental Painting
19. October 2026 - 23. October 2026
Fall is here!
087

Fall is here!

Fall Vacation Week at the Retzhof
27. October 2026 - 30. October 2026
How do I publish a book?
093

How do I publish a book?

Practical, first-hand tips from author Doris Lind
5. November 2026
Monday Academy
091

Monday Academy

Triangularity or Bipolarity: How the People's Republic of China Envisions the Future World Order
9. November 2026
What nourishes one person makes another sick
094

What nourishes one person makes another sick

Dietary Recommendations Based on Metabolic Types & TCM
14. November 2026
Drawing Lines & Patterns Using the Zentangle Method
096

Drawing Lines & Patterns Using the Zentangle Method

Creative Workshop for Beginners
14. November 2026 - 15. November 2026
Yin Yoga to Strengthen Your Inner Roots
088

Yin Yoga to Strengthen Your Inner Roots

A day of mindful movement for anyone interested—no prior experience required
14. November 2026
The Art of Soap Making - Make Your Own Natural Soaps
081

The Art of Soap Making - Make Your Own Natural Soaps

Nourishing Body Soap with Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter
14. November 2026
Breath-Focused Bodywork
095

Breath-Focused Bodywork

Take Action and Become More Aware
20. November 2026 - 22. November 2026
I write, therefore I am
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I write, therefore I am

A Retreat to Boost Your Writing Skills
21. November 2026 - 22. November 2026
Monday Academy
098

Monday Academy

How We Make PFAS—the “Forever Chemicals”—Visible in the Environment and What We Can Do About Them
23. November 2026
Monday Academy
099

Monday Academy

Does Faith Make Us Strong? Religion Between Resilience and Risk
30. November 2026
Retzhofer Arts and Crafts Market
105

Retzhofer Arts and Crafts Market

Christmas crafts in an atmospheric setting
13. December 2026
Monday Academy
001

Monday Academy

Promoting Language and Reading Skills: How We Can Make Education Digitally Accessible , and Inclusive for Everyone in Preschool and School
25. January 2027
Monday Academy
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Monday Academy

Social Dimensions of the Mining Industry in Indigenous Contexts in the Arctic
25. January 2027
Monday Academy
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Monday Academy

Between Order and Crisis: Perspectives on Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space Under International Law
8. March 2027
Monday Academy
014

Monday Academy

The Vibrant City! Shaping the Urban Future Beyond Purely Technological Solutions
15. March 2027
Monday Academy
021

Monday Academy

People, Nature, and History: On the Dialogue Between Art and Science from the 16th to the 18th Century
5. April 2027
Monday Academy
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Monday Academy

Lipids Between Life and Death—How Fat Molecules Regulate Cell Function and Disease
19. April 2027
Monday Academy
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Monday Academy

Inequality in Balance: Why Sustainability, Resilience, and Resources Are a Matter of Social Context
3. May 2027
Monday Academy
033

Monday Academy

Conflicts Over “Social Issues” in a Society of Migration and Labor from the Perspective of e Cultural Anthropology
31. May 2027

Contact

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