Utilizing the vastness of the alpine environment to disconnect from daily noise, gain radical perspective, and reconnect with your inner compass.
A deep-immersion lab to explore how you show up for yourself and others, focusing on somatic awareness and the skills needed to build trust in every part of your life.
An experiential space to understand group dynamics, learn to hold space for transformation, and navigate complex relationships with authenticity and ease.
"I cannot say enough about how this class affected me as a person, husband, employee, boss, and community member. It is the one truly transformative class I took during my time in the program."
— 2024 PMBA Student
"Each day helped me uncover patterns that held me back. I left this course feeling more confident, grounded, and capable — both as an individual and as a leader."
— 2025 Guest Participant
"We talked about things that go unspoken in daily life, offering a refreshing perspective. This class is what distinguishes Seattle U from every other program."
— SU Alumni
Students interested in an independent study for this residency
please contact Dr. Noreen Elbert
Arrival at the hotel by 2:00 PM. We begin our journey with an opening classroom session at 3:00 PM, followed by a collaborative group dinner at 8:00 PM.
Deep-dive classroom sessions integrated with morning yoga. Afternoon group activities designed to build trust and explore the architecture of emotional intelligence.
A full day in the high country. Strolling from Castelrotto to Seis, we use the landscape for personal reflection and peer coaching.
Ascent to our mountain hut (Rifugio). We spend two nights at the summit, breaking for lunch at the legendary Schlernhaus and engaging in post-dinner modules under the stars.
Return to Bolzano. Final classroom sessions and yoga to integrate our summit realizations into a concrete leadership plan for the year ahead.
Check out by 10:00 AM. Participants return to Seattle or continue their European journey with a renewed sense of purpose.
Location
Kolpinghaus, Bolzano (Bozen), Italy
Arrival
Sunday, September 7, by 2:30 PM
By Train: Once you arrive at the Bolzano main train station, it is a simple 10-minute walk to our headquarters at the Kolpinghaus.
By Air: We recommend flying into a major hub like Milan, Venice, or Munich. From there, take the train directly to Bolzano. It is often faster and less stressful than connecting through regional airports.
Pre-Arrival: Please ensure you have downloaded WhatsApp and shared your contact info. This is our primary tool for real-time coordination as you land in Italy.
I rated my overall experience a 5/5 because of the incredible teaching and coaching as well as extremely relevant and important application to my personal and professional life. This course intertwines theory and practice in an incredible way that provides a rich, experiential learning experience for participants/students. I appreciate that this course is open to guests and alumni in addition to current students. I felt very connected to my group in the Dolomites this year and having such a diverse group of people added so much to my learning.
2024 Guest Participant
