Alpacas and singing: St. Aegyd celebrates a contemplative Advent!

Alpacas and singing: St. Aegyd celebrates a contemplative Advent!

The recently renovated Auszeithof in St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, a historic farm from the 16th century, is attracting more and more visitors. Two herds of alpacas live here, which not only act as charming companions, but also play an important role in various therapeutic offerings. These gentle animals took part in the contemplative St. Aegd Advent weekend and accompanied the singing hostel search, where the Hohenberg choir community and the St. Aegyd music band provided the musical framework. Loud noen.at Many St. Aegyders were infected by the contemplative atmosphere and got in the mood for Christmas Eve.

Barbara Enk, the operator of the Auszeithof, returned to her childhood home after 36 years. With her background as a qualified nurse and psychotherapist, she has created a space that is both a place of retreat and a meeting place. The Auszeithof not only offers recreational opportunities for guests who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but also special programs for people in crisis situations, such as after a breakup or during chemotherapy. The gentle alpacas are co-therapists in animal-assisted therapy and offer visitors the emotional support they need dieniederoesterreicherin.at reported.

Therapeutic offers with alpacas

Workshops regularly take place on the farm that focus on the healing power of animals and nature. From promoting creativity in felting to promoting health for people with long-term stress, the offers are diverse. The connection between agriculture and health promotion was recently recognized with the Green Care Hoftafel award. This award shows that the Auszeithof is not only a place for relaxation, but also a model for holistic health promotion.