RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort
Pöllauberg 88, Pöllauberg
About this venue
Surrounded by organic orchards and the rolling hills of the Pöllauer Tal nature reserve lies the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort — a top-class event venue that has been voted Austria’s best seminar hotel 18 times. A broad room selection consisting of 22 event spaces which can accommodate up to 240 guests, highly professional service, and a tailor-made supporting programme ensure that every event will be a resounding success. Additionally, guests of the 4-star hotel enjoy a spacious wellness area including a modern gym, two à la carte restaurants and two hotel restaurants, as well as 116 elegant rooms and suites with a choice of eight room types.
Events at the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort are shaped by the highest level of professionalism, a wealth of experience, personal service, and the ethical principles underlying the venue’s operation. The extensive event zone comprises a total of 22 event spaces, consisting of 16 function and meeting rooms, four break zones, a ballroom, and a pavilion. With room sizes ranging between 12 sqm and 325 sqm, the event spaces can accommodate between eight and 240 guests, depending on the seating arrangement. An abundance of natural light, direct access to the garden or a terrace, and modern air-conditioning with CO2 monitoring create a pleasant working environment. State-of-the-art technology and presentation equipment — including several Weframe One devices that allow for interactive work sessions and hybrid meetings — deliver a conference experience that keeps pace with the times.
At the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort, there is also plenty of room for celebrations, parties, and dinner events. Closed parties with up to 40 guests can experience fine dining in the two à la carte restaurants Muskat and Lorbeer. Culinary events with up to 95 people are best held at the hotel restaurants Apfel and Quitte, which feature a panoramic terrace. Larger-scale dinner events can be staged in the elegant Feng Shui domed rooms, which are located in the event zone and have the benefit of a dedicated bar in the adjacent foyer.
The event experience at the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort extends far beyond excellent event facilities. Professional assistance provided by long-standing conference experts and an in-house team of technicians ensures that events run smoothly. Comprehensive, tailor-made catering meets the needs of your event and its attendees. Whether it be customised refreshments during break times, a day guest package, conference full board or the all-inclusive package — anything is possible. The Retter’s focus on delivering an excellent event experience goes hand in hand with a strong focus on sustainability: Meetings at the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort are certified carbon-neutral.
A rich supporting programme is the cherry on top of any successful event. The Retter Bio-Natur-Resort’s experienced event team is happy to assist you in picking out the ideal activities to top off your event from the sheer endless possibilities that the resort offers. In cooperation with Retter Events, a number of team-building activities and incentives can be organised: fire runs, themed team Olympiads, Tesla agent hunts, and many more experiences await. Additionally, various workshops, guided tours, and other experiences are offered at the resort, including, for instance, clay and soapstone workshops, yoga and fitness classes, wine tastings, themed culinary events,… The list goes on. Another popular item on the programme is the guided tours which allow guests to gain insight into the Retter Bio-Gut’s bakery, ice cream production, herb store, distillery, and preserve making.
Seminar guests can spend their leisure time exploring the extensive grounds of the 4-star resort. There is plenty to discover: At the elegant spa Bewusst Sein, guests can relax both body and soul. Featuring heated indoor and outdoor pools, a natural bathing pond, relaxation rooms, a selection of saunas including an infrared cabin and a steam bath, as well as a massage and beauty salon, the wellness oasis makes it easy for guests to unwind. A modern gym with Technogym equipment, a varied activity programme featuring fitness and mindfulness classes, and the Garden of the Senses with its barefoot trail motivate guests to take care of their bodies.
Mouth-watering gourmet cuisine and luxurious feel-good rooms — a multi-day conference stay at the Retter Bio-Natur-Resort is bound to blur the lines between daily business and a relaxing holiday. Guests can enjoy award-winning cuisine at the two à la carte restaurants and hotel restaurants. All culinary delicacies are created from certified organic ingredients that are sourced from the resort’s immediate surroundings. At the end of a fulfilling day, 116 elegant hotel rooms and suites hold the promise of a well-deserved, restful night’s sleep. High-quality wood furniture, the surrounding greenery, and the peaceful tranquillity create a feel-good atmosphere in which guests can recharge for the next seminar day. A selection of eight different room types allows guests to choose their preferred space of retreat.