Alpe Pianello · near Luino
in Lago Maggiore, Italy 🇮🇹
→ alpepianello.it
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A place to take care of the soul, mind and body, nourishing them connected with nature.
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⚠️ Warning for young people: do NOT go.
I arrived here very young, as a volunteer, trusting the image this place projects publicly. What I encountered was a deeply unsafe environment marked by power imbalance and lack of accountability.
In a space presented as “therapeutic” and “healing”, Phil, the owner, crossed serious personal boundaries with me in a private setting linked to body-based practices. When I later spoke to Chanty, who is publicly portrayed as his partner and moral counterpart (despite not being his partner in real life, contrary to what is often suggested in the media), her response was that I could continue going out with him because he was, in her words, “a good person”.
At that moment I was young, dependent on this place, and clearly vulnerable. Instead of being protected, my experience was minimized. Afterwards, my account was questioned and I was made to feel responsible for what had happened.
I left after two months in a very bad mental state. There was no care, no responsibility, and no safeguarding. This place relies heavily on image, spiritual language, and public storytelling, while failing to protect all people behind closed doors.
I strongly advise against going, especially if you are young or in a vulnerable situation.
Additional note:
If this place responds by claiming they “have no record” of me or of the name used, this is because I am deliberately writing under a different name to remain anonymous. The events described did happen, and they are well aware of that. Denying them on the basis of a name is misleading and irresponsible.
Lovely place so relaxing so peaceful it's out of this world beautiful sound bath relaxation amazing Lovely place so relaxing so peaceful it's out of this world beautiful sound bath relaxation amazing
I stayed at Alpe Pianello with my four-year-old son for almost three months. This was a place of healing, growth, enlightenment, and joy for us. A refuge and safe haven from the world where one can be true to themselves. Our experience here fundamentally changed us, and we look forward to when we will return.
A place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives
This was a very lucky find. We only stayed 2 nights. We loved the people, the views and the general feel. We felt at home in this lovely community. We contributed where we could and shared some beautiful moments. We will be back for longer next time.💗
Bad experience!
Rudeness on the part of the managers and incorrect information on the services!
Having to escape due to the inconvenience I found it was not possible to use a taxi service which I had been guaranteed would be there!
I strongly advise against it
Wow such a lovely and mystical place 💓 Really inspiring to see and experience the vision of this place. A lot of hidden nature gems can be found in the area around, many old trees, small rivers and beautiful hikes. I felt really welcomed and I could take my private space anytime as well. 🙏👍 We could choose any place for camping and had such a lovely view on the sea, it's endlessly fascinating to see the clouds, the sky and the sun take so many different forms over the river and the mountains. I hope to come back soon 💖💖
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