ArchitectureThe renovation attempted to keep the facade minimalist using untreated local wood without altering the traditional architecture of the area. Some furniture could also be restored inside. All wooden elements, such as the four-meter-long oak table, were made on site. Other household items were obtained from a local recycling center and second hand stores. These were then combined with contemporary new pieces of furniture.

FoodSince the hosts are vegan, most of the dishes are vegetable. However, they also offer organic dairy products from the region for breakfast to support local farms. In summer, the diverse herb garden serves as the basis for many recipes. The accommodation pays attention to organic quality, for example in the selection of coffee or teas. The menu is always seasonal, trying to combine local, traditional dishes with a vegan twist. The menu changes every week so that guests can try a variety of dishes. During a week's stay at the MoaAlm, guests can count on a tasting of vegan, local classics, but also dishes from Indian, Mexican or Italian cuisines. The self-baked vegan cakes in the afternoon always ensure great enthusiasm, such as the lemon and poppy seed cake or the apple crumble cake. The food waste is either composted or used as pig feed. Intolerance and allergies are gladly taken into account.

SocialDespite or perhaps because of the location at 1800m and without a neighbour in sight, the connection to the people in the region means a lot to the hosts. Both privately and for the MoaAlm, they use local structures, service providers and products. These include local hiking guides and other leisure providers, restaurants and mountain huts, our firewood, cheese, geraniums and much more. The four-person team lives and works at the MoaAlm - it is clear that employee satisfaction and long-term cooperation are important to the hosts. Good working conditions, income, social benefits and enough freedom to enjoy the mountains of East Tyrol for yourself are a matter of course.

EnvironmentThe aim was to completely insulate the house and install an energy-ef fi cient heating system with solar panels. The furniture and fittings that were already in the hut were upcycled. All the water comes from the mountain spring, with untreated natural drinking water. The hot water is mainly heated by solar collectors - a boiler system only serves as a back-up if there are several consecutive cloudy or rainy days. The Alm does not use single-use plastic and only uses natural cleaning products. The hosts are involved in a farming community in which they physically participate and lend a hand, for example by clearing fallen trees from the streets after storms. In the exchange with the guests it is always about how important it is to protect this remote place. There is a close cooperation with the surrounding national parks to educate the guests about the area. The wood-fired whirlpool minimizes energy consumption. In addition, it is treated with magnesium and salts in the water, so that no chemicals are used. A wildflower garden of its own that does not require irrigation blooms in summer.

Well-BeingBody, soul and spirit are brought into balance in the daily yoga courses. Several hatha, vinyasa, and relaxing yin yoga classes are offered each morning. Tailored to the individual abilities of the guests, the hosts encourage and welcome every level to have fun and end challenging mountain activities with well-deserved breaks in the yoga studio with a morning stretch. In winter an inversion class is offered in the afternoon and in summer an AcroYoga session. Depending on the group, additional afternoon restorative classes can also be booked. These yoga classes are seen as a supplement to the active vacation, be it skiing and snowshoeing in winter or hiking in summer. In special weeks, two yoga classes with mediation are offered per day. A hiking tour is also offered five days a week in summer. There is also the possibility of taking part in an accompanied bike tour.