Robert Speth was at the helm of the Chesery for 35 years. Together with his wife, Susanne, they catered for their guests in their typically natural and authentic way. Over the decades Speth cooked himself into the hearts of Gstaad gourmets and into the highest ranks of the trade.

Robert Speth was at the helm of the Chesery for 35 years. Together with his wife, Susanne, they catered for their guests in their typically natural and authentic way. Over the decades Speth cooked himself into the hearts of Gstaad gourmets and into the highest ranks of the trade.

With his Saanen Gatherings J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) left his mark on many minds. Nevertheless, the traces of this remarkable personality have been fading away in the Saanenland over the decades.

With his Saanen Gatherings J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) left his mark on many minds. Nevertheless, the traces of this remarkable personality have been fading away in the Saanenland over the decades.

Good news never come alone. After Andrea Scherz was nominated as Hotelier of the Year, the Gstaad Palace also received the award as Best Holiday Hotel of the Year in the prestigious Bilanz rating. The old lady of the Gstaad hotel business is far from getting fusty.

Good news never come alone. After Andrea Scherz was nominated as Hotelier of the Year, the Gstaad Palace also received the award as Best Holiday Hotel of the Year in the prestigious Bilanz rating. The old lady of the Gstaad hotel business is far from getting fusty.

Bertrand Piccard grew up in a family of explorers and carries on their tradition of pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible. In 1999 he took off with Brian Jones from Château-d’Oex for the first circumnavigation of the planet in a hot-air ballon, which they commemorated this ...

Bertrand Piccard grew up in a family of explorers and carries on their tradition of pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible. In 1999 he took off with Brian Jones from Château-d’Oex for the first circumnavigation of the planet in a hot-air ballon, which they commemorated this ...

Pascal Rittener-Ruff has spent the last couple of years in bringing winegrowing and winemaking to the Pays-d’Enhaut. The project is all but straightforward, however Rittener-Ruff is determined to continue and receives a lot of support from the community.

Pascal Rittener-Ruff has spent the last couple of years in bringing winegrowing and winemaking to the Pays-d’Enhaut. The project is all but straightforward, however Rittener-Ruff is determined to continue and receives a lot of support from the community.

Irene Kung's artistic career led her via graphic design, painting, etching and sculpture to photography, which she took up in 2006. She has achieved international fame and recognition with her unique style and most recently won the pitch for an art edition of the new Porsche 911.

Irene Kung's artistic career led her via graphic design, painting, etching and sculpture to photography, which she took up in 2006. She has achieved international fame and recognition with her unique style and most recently won the pitch for an art edition of the new Porsche 911.

HRH Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy and Swiss auctioneer Bernard Piguet discuss Gstaad, art and l’art de vivre.

HRH Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy and Swiss auctioneer Bernard Piguet discuss Gstaad, art and l’art de vivre.

Mehran Azmoudeh is president of the Association Internationale des Anciens Roséens, the alumni organization of Le Rosey. Thousands of alumni are still closely attached to the school and share a network that spans around the globe. Once a year, they come together in Gstaad.

Mehran Azmoudeh is president of the Association Internationale des Anciens Roséens, the alumni organization of Le Rosey. Thousands of alumni are still closely attached to the school and share a network that spans around the globe. Once a year, they come together in Gstaad.

Fred-Paulin Gétaz presides the International Balloon Festival in Château-d'Oex, which is not just hot air.

Fred-Paulin Gétaz presides the International Balloon Festival in Château-d'Oex, which is not just hot air.

For this last interview of the summer, GstaadLife met with Mr Hannes Moor, who contributed the section on the Schopfer bells to the recently published book Passion. This short interview cannot do justice to the range and depth of this subject.

For this last interview of the summer, GstaadLife met with Mr Hannes Moor, who contributed the section on the Schopfer bells to the recently published book Passion. This short interview cannot do justice to the range and depth of this subject.

In our third profile interview of the 2018 Summer Season, GstaadLife sat down with Regina Martin, President of the Swiss Association of Papercutting Art.

In our third profile interview of the 2018 Summer Season, GstaadLife sat down with Regina Martin, President of the Swiss Association of Papercutting Art.

For this article Gstaadlife met with Nirmal Sethia, Chairman of the luxury UK company, Newby Teas, and two staff members: Aneta Aslakhanova, Global Marketing Director, and Jean-Baptiste Granger, Managing Director of Newby Teas Switzerland.

For this article Gstaadlife met with Nirmal Sethia, Chairman of the luxury UK company, Newby Teas, and two staff members: Aneta Aslakhanova, Global Marketing Director, and Jean-Baptiste Granger, Managing Director of Newby Teas Switzerland.

This is the third of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut.

This is the third of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut.

This is the first of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut region.

This is the first of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut region.

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. In this issue, Linda and Sathya Narayanan tell us about  their dreams and visions with a down-to-earth ice cream business.

Interview by Guy Girardet

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. In this issue, Linda and Sathya Narayanan tell us about  their dreams and visions with a down-to-earth ice cream business.

Interview by Guy Girardet

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. Bernhard Tschannen is CEO of Glacier 3000, which celebrates the anniversary of an innovative and sustainable event.

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. Bernhard Tschannen is CEO of Glacier 3000, which celebrates the anniversary of an innovative and sustainable event.

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. Christian Hoefliger, president of the Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland, discusses challenges and chances in tourism.

The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. Christian Hoefliger, president of the Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland, discusses challenges and chances in tourism.

At the entrance of the village of Saanen, on the fairly quiet Oberdorfstrasse, Isabelle Giovanella runs her stained glass workshop and atelier. Her grandfather founded the workshop, in which she still produces and sells her art.

At the entrance of the village of Saanen, on the fairly quiet Oberdorfstrasse, Isabelle Giovanella runs her stained glass workshop and atelier. Her grandfather founded the workshop, in which she still produces and sells her art.

Erich von Siebenthal was a member of the Grand Council of Bern from 2002 to 2007, when he was elected to the National Council. He is an outspoken representative of mountain regions. GSTAADLIFE met him to discuss his political motivation, his party, and his family.

Erich von Siebenthal was a member of the Grand Council of Bern from 2002 to 2007, when he was elected to the National Council. He is an outspoken representative of mountain regions. GSTAADLIFE met him to discuss his political motivation, his party, and his family.

There are two ways to meet Dr Beat Walpoth, and one of them is infinitely more pleasant than the other: Over a glass of fine wine at the Palace, or when you’ve suffered “apparent death”.

There are two ways to meet Dr Beat Walpoth, and one of them is infinitely more pleasant than the other: Over a glass of fine wine at the Palace, or when you’ve suffered “apparent death”.