The common thread! What connects a pastor, a jazz festival director, and a village chef?

The common thread! What connects a pastor, a jazz festival director, and a village chef?

Marianne Kellenberger long held the dream of becoming a pastor. Twelve years ago, she achieved that goal and has been serving the Saanen-Gsteig community since 2016.

Marianne Kellenberger long held the dream of becoming a pastor. Twelve years ago, she achieved that goal and has been serving the Saanen-Gsteig community since 2016.

Mathieu Jaton, a graduate of the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, shares behind-the-scenes insights into the festival on the eve of its 59th edition – taking place just next door to the Saanenland.

Mathieu Jaton, a graduate of the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, shares behind-the-scenes insights into the festival on the eve of its 59th edition – taking place just next door to the Saanenland.

The original Hermès Birkin – scuffed, storied, and potentially record-breaking – resurfaces at Sotheby’s

The original Hermès Birkin – scuffed, storied, and potentially record-breaking – resurfaces at Sotheby’s

ELIZABETH II’S DAILY COCKTAIL IS A BALANCE OF HISTORY AND FLAVOUR

ELIZABETH II’S DAILY COCKTAIL IS A BALANCE OF HISTORY AND FLAVOUR

Rhubarb season is here, and so is the rain. The perfect excuse to stay in and bake something cozy—like this fluffy, oven-puffed Dutch baby.

Rhubarb season is here, and so is the rain. The perfect excuse to stay in and bake something cozy—like this fluffy, oven-puffed Dutch baby.

While Gstaad's alpine grandeur takes a brief seasonal pause, Le Grand Bellevue continues to offer locals a quiet sanctuary of culinary and wellness experiences—albeit behind partially closed doors.

While Gstaad's alpine grandeur takes a brief seasonal pause, Le Grand Bellevue continues to offer locals a quiet sanctuary of culinary and wellness experiences—albeit behind partially closed doors.

Pascale Heuberger, a New York-trained designer, has masterfully blended urban modernity with the welcoming warmth of alpine living, creating a signature style that embodies her love for aesthetics and the Swiss Alps. Her journey reflects resilience, creativity, and an enduring passion for design.

Pascale Heuberger, a New York-trained designer, has masterfully blended urban modernity with the welcoming warmth of alpine living, creating a signature style that embodies her love for aesthetics and the Swiss Alps. Her journey reflects resilience, creativity, and an enduring passion for design.

Clément Finet about Phillips’ Perpetual quest for the best

Clément Finet about Phillips’ Perpetual quest for the best

Piguet’s December auction in Geneva offered a fleeting glimpse into the bygone world of well-born and well-bred statesmen of the twentieth century.

Piguet’s December auction in Geneva offered a fleeting glimpse into the bygone world of well-born and well-bred statesmen of the twentieth century.

I’m no interior designer, but I’ve come to think of home decoration as a bit like a game of dominoes – make one change, and it sets off a chain reaction. Our domino moment came in June when we sauntered along to the Gstaad Palace Hotel’s garage sale. We bought a gorgeous bolt ...

I’m no interior designer, but I’ve come to think of home decoration as a bit like a game of dominoes – make one change, and it sets off a chain reaction. Our domino moment came in June when we sauntered along to the Gstaad Palace Hotel’s garage sale. We bought a gorgeous bolt ...

When others are celebrating, they are in the kitchen: the region’s top chefs face their most stressful time of the year during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Amid culinary brilliance and immense pressure, it becomes clear how passion and teamwork keep the fire alive.

When others are celebrating, they are in the kitchen: the region’s top chefs face their most stressful time of the year during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Amid culinary brilliance and immense pressure, it becomes clear how passion and teamwork keep the fire alive.

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in metropolitan centres like New York, Los Angeles, and London, where I was born. I also built a house in the California desert, but never thought I would fall for the seductive charm of the Gstaad Valley. The tiny village of Gsteig offers me an idyllic and timeless ...

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in metropolitan centres like New York, Los Angeles, and London, where I was born. I also built a house in the California desert, but never thought I would fall for the seductive charm of the Gstaad Valley. The tiny village of Gsteig offers me an idyllic and timeless ...

Graff’s Love Story Comes to Life

Graff’s Love Story Comes to Life

A NEW MASTERPIECE AT NAEGELI

A NEW MASTERPIECE AT NAEGELI

On 29 December 2024, the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen hosted its seventh classic car auction in Gstaad. Serge Stotzer, principal, owner and auctioneer, will again wield the gavel. He spoke with GstaadLife ahead of this year’s event to talk bidding, diplomacy and, of course, cars.

On 29 December 2024, the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen hosted its seventh classic car auction in Gstaad. Serge Stotzer, principal, owner and auctioneer, will again wield the gavel. He spoke with GstaadLife ahead of this year’s event to talk bidding, diplomacy and, of course, cars.

Telmont Champagne stands as a remarkable symbol of craftsmanship, heritage, and dedication to producing some of the finest sparkling wines in the world. Known for its premium quality and its connection to the rich history of the Champagne region, Telmont offers a unique experience to wine enthusiasts ...

Telmont Champagne stands as a remarkable symbol of craftsmanship, heritage, and dedication to producing some of the finest sparkling wines in the world. Known for its premium quality and its connection to the rich history of the Champagne region, Telmont offers a unique experience to wine enthusiasts ...

Most of us who prefer drinking spirits straight develop this appreciation later in life. As our palates adapt to the complexities of a good mixed drink, the ingredients start to fall away. A Tom Collins may lead us to a martini, wherein we discover the bracing mix of botanicals that make a good gin ...

Most of us who prefer drinking spirits straight develop this appreciation later in life. As our palates adapt to the complexities of a good mixed drink, the ingredients start to fall away. A Tom Collins may lead us to a martini, wherein we discover the bracing mix of botanicals that make a good gin ...

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

Soon the second edition of the Caprices Festival will take place from 20 to 22 September on the Eggli in Gstaad. The festival has grown in size and is now one day longer. 

Soon the second edition of the Caprices Festival will take place from 20 to 22 September on the Eggli in Gstaad. The festival has grown in size and is now one day longer.