Switzerland 2026
Carrying the Work of the Elders Forward

Intimations from Depth Psychology and Dream Tending

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce an exciting journey co-sponsored by OPUS and Dream Tending – a pilgrimage to Switzerland! Embark on a transformative adventure as we spend time imagining how to carry the work of the Elders of Depth Psychology forward. Honoring our ancestors, including Jung, Hillman, Woodman, Campbell, and Gimbutas (among many), we will travel to Eranos, the cauldron of so many ideas from the Jungian tradition. Brace yourself for an enchanting experience as we travel from Zurich, over the majestic Alps, to Ascona. We will immerse ourselves in breathtaking landscapes, tour the Borromean Islands at Lake Maggiore, and visit the home of Jung in Zurich. The pinnacle of our expedition awaits at Eranos, where we will indulge in days filled with captivating dreams and lectures reflecting on the past and future of Dream Tending and Depth Psychology. Join us on this extraordinary voyage, where every step echoes the spirit of Jung, and every moment is a dream come true!

Tuesday, June 9th
Old Town Zurich

Our journey will begin in Old Town Zurich, a place full of opportunities and possibilities. In Old Town, you are immediately a part of its history- it is picturesque and ensouled.

Tuesday, June 9th – Sunday, June 14th
Eranos – Stay in Ascona

Eranos, “The Gathering Place,” is the setting where Jung spent many summers, along with Marie Louise Von Franz, Mircea Eliade, Joseph Campbell, and Erich Neumann, to name but a few. They would meet during the summer months to host a “festival of ideas.” Here, at Eranos, we will work with dreams and imagination. We will enjoy meals on the Terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore as we participate in discussion/conversation at the original “Round Table,” where Jung and his colleagues evolved so much of what Depth Psychology consists of today, along with seeds of tomorrow.

Sunday, June 14th – Tuesday, June 16th
Travel from Ascona to Stresa, Italy

We will continue our journey down the lake to Stresa, Italy! This will be a place for personal contemplation, relaxation, and introspection. This picturesque village is prized for its beautiful architecture and Italian cuisine. Here, too, we will further our exploration into deep imagination. When touring the Borromean Islands at Lake Maggiore, the psychodynamic field opens ever more fluidly!

Tuesday, June 16th
Benedictine Monastery with Black Madonna and Travel back to Zurich

We will travel to The Benedictine Monastery at Elsendorff. In this space, the story of the Black Madonna and the feminine mysteries come alive. We will also meet Dr. Robert Hinshaw, a leading Jungian Analyst, who will host us and share his archive of Junigian-oriented books and memorabilia.

Wednesday, June 17th
Jung’s Home: Private Tour

We have arranged a private tour of Jung’s personal home. We will visit his study and walk the grounds where several of his living dream images are sculpted in stone.

Wednesday, June 17th
Bollingen Tower

We will be received at Bollingen Tower! We will visit his stone sculptures and the tower itself where Jung spent so much of his time in contemplation.

Thursday, June 18th
A Day in Zurich and Closing Ceremony

We will end our journey together in Old Town Zurich. In a closing dinner and ritual, we will reflect on the echoes we experience while walking the path of the Elders of Depth Psychology.

General Information

The Program Includes

Admission to all venues, lectures, ground transportation, a welcome breakfast, lunches, and refreshments while at Eranos, and a closing dinner.

The Program Does Not Include

Air travel and ground transportation to and from Switzerland, travel insurance, hotel accommodations, some meals, and items of a personal nature.

Registration

We anticipate this program to fill quickly, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 30 participants.

Cancellation and Refund

Registrations are not transferable. All cancellations must be made in writing and received by May 1, 2025 for a full refund, less a $500 processing fee. There is NO REFUND for cancellations received after this date.
In the event that the program is sold out with a waitlist and we are able to transfer your registration to someone on the waitlist, we will issue you a refund less the processing fee. If you leave the program for any reason, there is NO REFUND for unused services. If the program is canceled or postponed by us, due to enrollment level or other unforeseeable circumstances, all fees will be refunded in full. If the program is canceled or postponed, we assume no responsibility for participant’s canceled air tickets or other prepaid transportation arrangements.

Important Health Note

Since the terrain at the sites we are visiting and at Eranos is quite challenging and provides substantial obstacles for anyone with physical disabilities, we ask that you carefully consider your abilities in order to enjoy the program to the fullest. As a participant you must be able to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps, and get on and off the shuttle on your own. Additionally and unfortunately, the sites are not wheelchair accessible. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance. We reserve the right to remove at any time anyone whose physical condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of the program or detracts from your safety, or that of other participants. In that event, we assume no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the program. The ‘signed’ registration form is also a release of liability required for all participants.

We highly recommend travel insurance that covers the costs of emergency medical, medical evacuation, trip cancellation/ interruption, and cancellation for any reason.