An Incense Weekend
with Evelyne Battisti
"Rach'n Gia"
Preparing for the Rauhnächte
13–15 November 2026 | MalisGarten Green Spa Hotel | Zell am Ziller
Fragrant herbs, precious resins and knowledge passed down through generations: join incense expert and energy practitioner Evelyne Battisti to discover the tradition of burning incense as we look ahead to the Rauhnächte – the twelve nights between Christmas and Epiphany, whose customs have been cherished in the Zillertal for generations.
Enjoy a weekend of herbs and incense, with an inspiring talk, a creative incense workshop, fine cuisine and relaxation at the Herbarium Spa.
Local visitors are also warmly welcome to join the talk and workshop.
Who this weekend is for
Anyone longing for warmth, comfort and time for themselves in beautiful surroundings this November. A dip in the warm pool, leisurely hours in the spa and a dinner to linger over.
If you love herbs and age-old traditions, join Evelyne Battisti to explore the world of incense and create your own fragant blend, filled with good wishes for the year ahead.
A weekend to enjoy on your own or share with someone special
Programme
Friday, 13 November | 8 pm
The Twelve Nights – Tradition, Superstition or Faith?
What connects the Twelve Nights (Rauhnächte) with Epiphany? What customs and rituals surround this special time of year?
Evelyne Battisti explores traditions passed down through generations and introduces three different types of frankincense. You'll also discover how to recognise high-quality frankincense.
The talk lasts approximately two hours, followed by time for questions and conversation. We'll round off the evening around the fire bowl with a ritual to welcome the Twelve Nights.
Saturday, 14 November | 1:30–4 pm
Incense Workshop – “Burning Herbs for the Soul”
Using herbs from our own herb garden, you'll create your own herbal smudge bundle and, with Evelyne's guidance, blend a personal incense mixture for good fortune. Both are yours to take home.
You'll learn the essentials of traditional incense burning and receive practical guidance on how to use incense to cleanse your home and yourself.
Attending Without an Overnight Stay
- Friday Talk and Ritual: € 25 pro Person
- Saturday Workshop (materials included): € 75 pro Person
- Both Events: € 95 pro Person
Places are limited, so please book early to secure your spot.
About Evelyne Battisti
and why she feels at home at MalisGarten
Incense burning has been part of Evelyne Battisti's life since childhood. Since 1997, she has continued to deepen her knowledge of herbs, resins and incense traditions. She creates her own incense blends, gathers local resins and harvests many of her herbs from her own garden. Her passion is to keep traditional knowledge alive and share the joy of burning incense.
At MalisGarten, we share Evelyne's connection to nature and her appreciation for age-old traditions and knowledge passed down through generations. Wood defines our architecture, while herbs and mindful approach run through the guest experience, from the garden and kitchen to he Herbarium Spa. With Evelyne, we invite our guests o discover another dimension of this botanical world: the fragrances released as incense burns, the stories behind them and the pleasure of nature's soothing gifts.
We look forward to welcoming you!
