Events at Giardino Ascona
40 years of Giardino Ascona – an anniversary full of joie de vivre
Giardino turns 40 – and we’re celebrating with you.
For four decades, Giardino Ascona has stood for Mediterranean lightness, enjoyable moments and special encounters. This anniversary is an occasion for us to say thank you – and to experience unforgettable moments together with you.
Look forward to inspiring experiences, enjoyable accents and small and big moments that have made up the Giardino feeling for 40 years.
Celebrate 40 years of Giardino Ascona with us.
We look forward to celebrating this anniversary with you – at one of the following special occasions or with one of our anniversary offers.
Whit Monday, 25.05.2026, 6 p.m.
Musical & Culinary Whit Monday
On May 25, Whit Monday at 18:00, we cordially invite you to a special evening at our bar in the Hotel Giardino Ascona, a perfect combination of music and dance, culinary delights for new spring energy.
Enjoy a rich selection of Ayurvedic/Mediterranean-inspired dishes from the buffet, signature cocktails that revitalize body and mind and provide more energy, stamina and a radiant glow.
Our DJ Aleksandra from Ibiza, a fascinating personality who embodies sport, dance and mobility, will provide the musical atmosphere. Take the opportunity to meet Aleksandra in person and perhaps plan the start of the exclusive Ola Retreat the next day or until May 30 at the Hotel Giardino.
Experience an evening full of inspiration, enjoyment and movement - we look forward to seeing you!
Saturday, 15.08.2026, 7 pm
ECCO under the Stars – Tavolata at the Giardino Garden
A summer evening beneath the stars: aperitif stations featuring caviar, oysters and imaginative bites, accompanied by the finest champagne. Thereafter, a four-course menu is served at the convivial tavolata of Restaurant ECCO Ascona – light, refined and set within a Mediterranean garden ambience.
27. - 29.08.2026
Bloom and Grow Retreat
With Diana Nicoli at Hotel Giardino Ascona
In Ascona in August: warm light, the gentle rhythm of Lake Maggiore, the scent of oleander and citrus. Three days to pause — and reconnect a little more deeply with yourself.
The Bloom and Grow Retreat brings together yoga, breathwork and quiet mindfulness with everything that makes Giardino Ascona so special: exceptional cuisine, the dipiù Spa, and moments of genuine ease.
Guided by Diana Nicoli with experience, sensitivity and a touch of humour, the retreat is free of strict rules and performance. Instead, it offers space to feel at ease, recharge and let new energy unfold.
28. - 30.08.2026
40 years Giardino Golf Trophy
To celebrate our anniversary, we are inviting you to the exclusive Giardino Golf Trophy. Spend two nights in a double room Morgensonne and experience a stylish tournament weekend at the Golf Club Patriziale Ascona including 1x starting green fee. After the tournament, an aperitif with an award ceremony and prizes for the winners invites you to finish off together, accompanied by an exclusive golf gift to mark the 40th anniversary. You will receive additional green fees with a 10% discount. Celebrate 40 years of Giardino Ascona with us and enjoy a golf weekend to remember.
Sunday, 06.09.2026, 12.30 pm
Reto welcomes Rolf - 4 Hands Lunch for the 40th anniversary
The day begins with a flying aperitif, before Reto Brändli, GaultMillau’s “Rising Star of the Year 2026”, and Rolf Fliegauf, a defining figure in ECCO’s history, present a shared six-course creation. At Restaurant ECCO Ascona, tradition and creative expression come together in a singular celebration for the palate, the eyes and all the senses.
20. - 25.09.2026
The secret to longevity and regeneration with Ayurveda
6-day Rasayana cure
Hotel Giardino offers you a unique opportunity to benefit from the powerful effects of the Rasayana cure - an Ayurvedic practice that rejuvenates body and mind in a profound way and ensures lasting vitality. Amidst the idyllic surroundings and tranquillity of our hotel, you will experience a tailor-made program that is adapted to your personal needs and goals.
The Rasayana treatment at Hotel Giardino aims to increase your vital energy, detoxify your body and activate your self-healing powers. Individually tailored Ayurveda treatments that promote relaxation, regeneration and inner cleansing strengthen your immune system and bring body and mind into a harmonious balance.