39th AGM and Thanksgiving Celebration 2025 – Erlinsbach

 

Dear Cornellians and Friends of Cornell,

 

The Cornell Club of Switzerland is delighted to invite you to our 39th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the charming Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach (AG).

 

This cherished tradition brings together alumni, family, and friends to celebrate the season of gratitude with a festive gathering. The Landhotel Hirschen, known for its warm hospitality and picturesque setting, provides the perfect backdrop for our Thanksgiving festivities. This marks our third visit to Erlinsbach where we have previously celebrated Thanksgiving in 2004 and 2011.

 

Details of the weekend’s festivities can be found below. Please note that the registration deadline is 23 November 2025. While we will do our best to accommodate late registrations, we cannot guarantee availability. Advance payment through our website is required.

 

We are pleased to continue our tradition of inviting friends from the AlpAdria & Eastern Europe Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society, as well as the Cornell Clubs of France and Germany, to join us. All Cornellians and friends in the area are warmly welcome to participate in this special weekend. To encourage young alumni participation, we offer a special rate for active (dues-paying) members born in 1995 or later. Additionally, active members of the Swiss Club will benefit from the Club’s sponsorship throughout the weekend.

 

I look forward to a fantastic fall event in the serene Swiss countryside.

 

Best regards,

 

Christophe
Dr. Christophe Zimmerli, LL.M. ´00
President

 

P.S. – Please remember to register according to your membership status. The special discount is only offered to individuals who have paid their annual dues. See our membership registration for more details.

Start
29 November 2025
End
29 November 2025
Time
14:30 - 22:00
Address
Landhotel Hirschen, Hauptstrasse 125, 5015 Erlinsbach, Switzerland   View map
Phone
+41 62 857 33 33

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Status

Unlimited tickets

Schedule

14:30 - Private tour in English of the Paul Gugelmann-Museum

17:00 - Annual General Meeting

18:00 - Aperitif

19:00 - Festive Thanksgiving Dinner

Details below

Event Details

The Cornell Club of Switzerland is delighted to invite you to our 39th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), followed by our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. This year, we gather at the picturesque Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach (AG), a venue that perfectly blends rustic charm with culinary excellence.

PROGRAM

Saturday, 29 November 2025, Afternoon Cultural Excursion

14:30 – Private tour in English of the Paul Gugelmann-Museum (approx. 90 minutes).

The museum showcases the enchanting kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist and inventor Paul Gugelmann, whose imaginative creations explore human emotion, humor, and surreal beauty through gears, levers, and silent storytelling. Each automaton is a blend of mechanical precision and artistic fantasy. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the interplay of creativity and craftsmanship that defines Gugelmann’s work.

Price: CHF 12.00 per person

Capacity: Limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to dues-paying members.

Official Program (Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach)

17:00 – Annual General Meeting.
18:00 – Aperitif: Enjoy a one-hour open bar with an assortment of local and homemade specialties, accompanied by a selection of sparkling, white and red wines, beer, fruit juices, and mineral water.
19:00 – Festive Thanksgiving Dinner (Erzbachsaal).

  • A three-course dinner complete with roasted local organic turkey and classic side dishes, with mineral water, tea, and coffee included.
  • Wine, soft drinks, and other beverages can be ordered separately and paid for during dinner.
  • Please notify the hotel if you have special dietary requirements.

Sunday, 30 November 2025

08:00 to 10:00 – Breakfast for hotel guests.

Pricing (Aperitif and Dinner)

  • Dues-paying member: CHF 118.00
  • Non-dues-paying members and guests: CHF 148.00
  • Young alumni (who are also dues-paying members) born in 1995 or later: CHF 59.00

Hotel Room Rates

  • CHF 200.00 per double (2 people) room (category: “Winzerzimmer”), including regionally inspired breakfast buffet (tourist tax of CHF 1.00 per person not included).
  • CHF 150.00 per single (1 person) room, including regionally inspired breakfast buffet (tourist tax of CHF 1.00 per person not included).
  • Reservations: per phone +41 62 857 33 33 or per e-mail at mailbox@hirschen-erlinsbach.ch.
  • Please mention the booking code “Cornell Club of Switzerland” when making your reservation.
  • Hotel room cancellation policy:
    • No fees for cancellations made up to 2 days prior to arrival.
    • Cancellations made less than 2 days before arrival will incur charges for the entire stay.

 Cancellations for the event received after 23 November 2025 and no-shows will be subject to full charges.

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