The Camp is open again and complies with all the protection recommendations in front of Covid-19.

The reception is back to its usual opening hours and we are at your disposal:

• Phone : +41 32 836 26 36
• E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We look forward to welcoming you ... see you soon!

The Work Day is a very important day for the Camp Foundation, as it allows us to keep the facilities in good shape for our guests to enjoy.

Twice a year, many members of the Works Committee and other volunteers come together to give the Camp Foundation a fresh start and look after its buildings and grounds.

This spring, this convivial day, which also aims to bring people together and have a good time, will take place on 24 April 2021.

A lot of maintenance work is planned, which will allow the Camp Foundation to be maintained at low cost but high quality during this rather uncertain period. This will be an opportunity to take care of our forest edge, where a fence needs to be removed, to improve the quality of the fence around the Passerelle building, to adapt the profile of the steps of our main building, or to give the Zwingli room a good lick of paint.

All hands are welcome on this Work Day, and requests for participation can be forwarded to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., who will moderate them according to health restrictions. Of course, the COVID-19 measures will be observed and respected.  

The 2021 Tasting Meal, originally scheduled for the 20th of February 2021, will be moved to March or April 2021.

Due to the measures taken by the Federal Council with regard to the Corona virus, the Tasting Meal that we had planned for the 20th of February 2021 will unfortunately not be able to take place on that date.

The aim of this meal is to introduce our future guests for the coming year as well as any interested gourmet to the dishes and novelties that we have à la carte, in order to help them in their menu planning or simply to spend a gourmet moment.

The event will be rescheduled as soon as the health situation is more relaxed and will allow more people to gather, if possible before the start of the high season (May).

The new date will be announced on our website as soon as it is known.

Le Camp Foundation wishes everyone a happy holiday season

2020...

A special year, very different from the others, full of uncertainties and difficulties to overcome.

A year in which we had to constantly reinvent ourselves, find solutions, adapt, sometimes give up.

As was the case with our Christmas Market 2020, which we regrettably had to cancel because of the health situation and the measures taken by the Confederation. And yet, what a wonderful enthusiasm this market has generated among the region's craftsmen and craftswomen! Le Camp Foundation was able to count on a very large and talented number of registrations from artisans who not only attended, but also showed a heart-warming enthusiasm. We look forward to planning an upcoming market and bringing them all together as soon as the location permits.

While it has its share of challenges, 2020 was above all a magnificent year of mutual aid, both nationally and locally, during which Fondation Le Camp had the immense opportunity to (re)discover the solidarity of its hosts, as well as the generosity and support of its Friends and partners, whom it sincerely thanks.

We therefore wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, a wonderful New Year's Eve and a healthy and happy start to 2021. Take care of each other, and all the best to everyone!

Special Covid-19: Seminar and company meals in compliance with sanitary measures

The Le Camp Foundation has been able to adapt to the various health restrictions that have affected Switzerland recently, following the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On the strength of its experience and its protection concept, it is now able to accommodate groups of up to 40 people for full seminar days, while respecting the distances of 1m50.

For this purpose, our conference rooms are installed as shown in the picture, with the chairs spaced 1m50 apart.

During the meal, the participants in the seminar day are placed at both ends of a 1m90 long table, with the tables spaced 1m50 apart.

Disinfectant is available throughout the day in all seminar rooms, which are themselves regularly disinfected.

Lists of participants are obligatory and allow, if necessary, a very quick tracing.

Wearing a mask is not obligatory within the same group of guests, but is strongly recommended.

The Fondation Le Camp thus wishes to offer a quality solution, suitable for companies who wish to maintain their end-of-year meals or organise training or seminar days.

On 22 August 2020, Le Camp Foundation was delighted to welcome its first "photoshooting - wedding inspiration" in the company of its favourite wedding providers.

On this wonderful day, many of the region's wedding providers, who usually collaborate with the Le Camp Foundation, got together to give free rein to their talent:

• Mademoiselle C at Vaumarcus, Wedding planer, decorator and stationery shop
• History of Fleurs à Peseux for flowers
• Colayco à Peseux for wedding rings and jewels
• Timotee Hair and Make-up in Neuchâtel
• Confiserie Schmid SA in Neuchâtel for the cake
• Douce Apparence à Cormondrèche (D&A nail care and make-up) for the dress
• VR Photography Virginie and Raphaël Nobs in Moutier for the photos
• Aurélie and François, future bride and groom and models

After a successful beauty makeover by Timotée in the Zwingli house and after putting on the magnificent dress of Douce Apparence and the splendid jewellery of Colayco, the bride and groom were photographed from all angles by our talented photographer, Raphaël. Whether near the main building, on the green amphitheatre, in the Rotunda or in the middle of the vineyards, our bride and groom found themselves in the midst of the magnificent decorations created by Mademoiselle C and Histoire de Fleurs especially for the occasion. They even had the chance to taste the wonderful wedding cake made by Confiserie Schmid.

The photos were recently sent to us and the Fondation Le Camp is delighted to share the result, which can be viewed on our instagram account or our facebook page.

After forty years of service on the Board of the Foundation le Camp - 26 of which as President - Mr. Pierre-André Lautenschlager, from Prêles, handed over his mandate to Mr. Philippe André, from Yens, on the occasion of the General Assembly held on Saturday 22nd August last.

During his forty years of commitment, Mr. Lautenschlager has given the meeting, training and holiday centre overlooking Lake Neuchâtel its current face as well as an organisation that enables it to look to the future with serenity, at the service of its guests and supported by a team of competent and motivated staff.

An architect by profession, Mr Philippe André took a leading role in the infratstructural transformations. Determined to continue in the footsteps of his predecessor, the new president is already conducting studies for the refurbishment of a dormitory building to make it a modern reception area, suitable for groups of up to 25 participants.

A party for former board members, staff, friends and relatives followed the formal deliberations, allowing a convivial farewell to the outgoing president and three other board members.

Following the success of its first edition "Hunting and Wine Tasting Evening", Fondation Le Camp is pleased to invite you to the 2020 edition of this highly appreciated event, which will take place on October 3rd.

During a gourmet evening, come and take part in the wine tasting of one of our partner winemakers and test our second edition of the Hunting Dinner, which showcases the flavours of autumn.

Our chef, Mr. Thierry Loubet, has revisited his Chasse menu for your greatest pleasure; this year he offers a piece of venison and innovates with a gingerbread tiramisu...

To your agendas!

October 03, 2020, Fondation Le Camp à Vaumarcus, Main building, second floor.

18h00-19h30: Wine tasting

19h30-22h30: Hunting Meal

Menu

Amuse-bouche

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Cream of pumpkin soup and its cream

Homemade game pâté with hazelnut and pistachio flavor

Berudge jelly

Autumn Salad

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Entrecote of venison in "Grand-veneur" sauce

Homemade spätzli, cranberry fruit, Brussels sprouts and marrons glacés

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Vermicelli

Crème brûlée with squash

Tiramisu with gingerbread

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CHF 72.00 (minerals and coffee included)

The event will take place on the second floor of the main building, and will be adapted to Covid standards:

• A disinfectant is available at the entrance of the rooms.
• Groups will not be mixed: you will be placed at the same table as the people you register. 
• The tables will be spaced apart to respect the distance of 1m50.

Registration This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or on 032 836 26 36 : until September 27th, 2020.

On 12 September 2020, the "Coup de Pouce d'automne" day will take place at the Camp and on this occasion, volunteers are sought.

Every year, the Fondation Le Camp is happy to welcome its "handymen Friends" for a friendly day, during which they roll up their sleeves to give the Camp an extra boost while enjoying being in good company.

Fondation Le Camp invites all those who wish to participate in this day to register by sending a short email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and thanks them already for their commitment.

The programme for this day is as follows:

• Joy of reunion
• Maintenance of green spaces
• Treatment of the new green theatre beams
• Installation of the new picnic tables
• Painting
• Meals and snacks
• Good mood guaranteed

On site, you will find disinfectant gel throughout the Camp and masks will be available for those who wish to use them or if distances cannot be respected during certain work. Arrangements will also be made for meals.

The appointment is set for 9:00 am on September 12, 2020.