Gut Hochreute is situated in the foothills of the Alps at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level, surrounded by meadows and forests. It is made up of the historical ensemble of the four Art Deco buildings that were erected between 1908 and 1911, and an L-shaped new construction that was completed in 2015.
The historical and new buildings function today as a living space for approx. 40 residents and guests. Apart from two meditation rooms there is enough room for seminars, archives, storage, exhibitions and workshops in order to be able to keep up with the demanding work with regard to the buildings and the property.
Art Nouveau Villa
The rebuilt old barn – today a meditation hall and cafeteria
Long life stupa
Meditation gardenOne can enjoy meditation and the breathtaking views here in a quiet environment.
Garages and workshopThe operations rooms and the transport fleet are located here alongside the carpentry workshop.
New living quartersRooms for residents and guests from around the world, seminars and multipurpose rooms
Due to the unusually high production quality and the fact that Gut Hochreute didn’t undergo any large-scale changes and repairs, when the Diamond Way Buddhism Foundation bought the complex in 2007, it was in unusually good original condition.
The property was handed over by Anneliese Herz herself, the daughter of the owner. Both the façade as well as the interiors of Gut Hochreute are under monument protection, which is why a team of experienced architects, qualified craftspeople and professional restorers has been entrusted with the work.
Gut Hochreute was completed in the year 1911 after a construction period of almost three years. Walter Martini, the owner, was the son of a wealthy textile factory owner from Augsburg.
Karl Surber was employed as the architect and the basic idea was the romantic concept, which was very popular at the time, of a model property in which culture and nature could be combined. In the case of Gut Hochreute, the result was a valuable architectural jewel equipped with fine furniture, art and cultural life that also performed its function as a self-sufficient unit surrounded by nature, and additionally provided hunting opportunities right outside the front door.
The buildings, particularly the main building, are preserved in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau style. At the beginning of the 19th century this was something new, which is why the house was, and still is, highly regarded.
The original complex consists of the main building, the side wing, garages, a barn block and the ice house. 150 Italian workers were involved in the construction. They were chosen for this project based on their great skills and their special craftsman techniques. Therefore everything was executed to the highest quality. Every room in the main building was carefully furnished and received bespoke furnishings and lamps. Every room has a different layout; certain elements such as colors connect the rooms with each other.
Gut Hochreute was the first building in the area supplied with electricity, even before the nearby town of Immenstadt.
Nature in connection with people and their needs was a priority for the Diamond Way Buddhism Foundation when it bought Gut Hochreute.
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The four original buildings at Gut Hochreute are under monument protection, including the villa facilities, i.e. the furniture, lamps and wall paneling.
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The Buddhism Foundation has built drainage systems for the land. Forestry management and replanting have also been resumed.
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