The September issue of GstaadLife brings together some of the stories that matter in the Saanenland right now. From our profile with Homayra Sellier and a closer look at the Ebnitmatte housing project to art, culture, local history and the people shaping life in the region, there is plenty to discover ...

The September issue of GstaadLife brings together some of the stories that matter in the Saanenland right now. From our profile with Homayra Sellier and a closer look at the Ebnitmatte housing project to art, culture, local history and the people shaping life in the region, there is plenty to discover ...

Swiss pastry counters are not a modern invention. They come from a long tradition of baking shaped by the seasons and recipes passed down through generations. That legacy is still visible today. Outside a café in Gstaad this afternoon, a handwritten chalkboard advertised Nusstorte made with mountain ...

Swiss pastry counters are not a modern invention. They come from a long tradition of baking shaped by the seasons and recipes passed down through generations. That legacy is still visible today. Outside a café in Gstaad this afternoon, a handwritten chalkboard advertised Nusstorte made with mountain ...

For the final recipe in our Sweet Summer Cooking series, Ralph makes a better kind of vitamin boost - Quinoa Granola

For the final recipe in our Sweet Summer Cooking series, Ralph makes a better kind of vitamin boost - Quinoa Granola

How New Orleans improved the classic Martini

How New Orleans improved the classic Martini

A true celebration of the timeless elegance and cultural significance of table setting as well as a practical guide, this book invites readers to rediscover the table as a place where hospitality, aesthetics, and human connection coalesce.

A true celebration of the timeless elegance and cultural significance of table setting as well as a practical guide, this book invites readers to rediscover the table as a place where hospitality, aesthetics, and human connection coalesce.

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

In a world where almost everything has a price, it is easy to assume that value and cost are the same thing. Yet some of life's greatest riches remain wonderfully immune to transaction. No one can buy an extra hour in the day or recreate the pleasure of choosing to walk instead of drive simply because ...

In a world where almost everything has a price, it is easy to assume that value and cost are the same thing. Yet some of life's greatest riches remain wonderfully immune to transaction. No one can buy an extra hour in the day or recreate the pleasure of choosing to walk instead of drive simply because ...

Alpine Odyssey: Bond, Saanenland, and the Heart of Passion

Alpine Odyssey: Bond, Saanenland, and the Heart of Passion

I love lemons, but I can't stand lemon sorbet – at least not the overly sweet, aggressively sour industrial version that is so often served with cheap vodka as a Coupe Colonel. So, back to the beginning: I love lemons. And lemon sorbet can be made differently. A little yeast and three days of ...

I love lemons, but I can't stand lemon sorbet – at least not the overly sweet, aggressively sour industrial version that is so often served with cheap vodka as a Coupe Colonel. So, back to the beginning: I love lemons. And lemon sorbet can be made differently. A little yeast and three days of ...

BUILDING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AT LE GRAND BELLEVUE

BUILDING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AT LE GRAND BELLEVUE

In conversation with Flavio Hauswirth

In conversation with Flavio Hauswirth

Strawberries. One of my first clients as a private chef was a perfume manufacturer based in Geneva. Naturally, I wanted to create something truly special for a family so closely connected to the world of fragrance. I paired strawberries with jasmine

Strawberries. One of my first clients as a private chef was a perfume manufacturer based in Geneva. Naturally, I wanted to create something truly special for a family so closely connected to the world of fragrance. I paired strawberries with jasmine

The Caprices electronic music festival is expected to return to Gstaad, but under stricter operating conditions following a petition submitted by local residents earlier this year.

The Caprices electronic music festival is expected to return to Gstaad, but under stricter operating conditions following a petition submitted by local residents earlier this year.

A Changing of the Guard in Gstaad's Grand Kitchens

A Changing of the Guard in Gstaad's Grand Kitchens

At 94, Fiona Thyssen has lived several lives. A country child in wartime Britain. A top model in the early days of Vogue. An active figure in the international art world. Now enjoying quieter days in Pays-d’Enhaut, Fiona met with GstaadLife to talk fashion, adventure and the importance of taking ...

At 94, Fiona Thyssen has lived several lives. A country child in wartime Britain. A top model in the early days of Vogue. An active figure in the international art world. Now enjoying quieter days in Pays-d’Enhaut, Fiona met with GstaadLife to talk fashion, adventure and the importance of taking ...

Ralph Schelling has cooked for private clients, international brands and culinary events across the globe. Some readers may also recognise him from his regular visits to Gstaad, where he and his team are frequently engaged for private events in both summer and winter.

Ralph Schelling has cooked for private clients, international brands and culinary events across the globe. Some readers may also recognise him from his regular visits to Gstaad, where he and his team are frequently engaged for private events in both summer and winter.

Ahead of a visit to Château-d’Oex, former   prisoner, soldier, priest and prison chaplain Reverend Paul Cowley shared the extraordinary story of how he rebuilt his life after youth crime, homelessness and imprisonment. Today, he helps thousands of former offenders find employment ...

Ahead of a visit to Château-d’Oex, former   prisoner, soldier, priest and prison chaplain Reverend Paul Cowley shared the extraordinary story of how he rebuilt his life after youth crime, homelessness and imprisonment. Today, he helps thousands of former offenders find employment ...