29 November 2025
The Cornell Club of Switzerland is delighted to invite you to our 39th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), followed by our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, 29 November 2025. This year, we gather at the picturesque Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach (AG), a venue that perfectly blends rustic charm with culinary excellence.
Nestled at the edge of the scenic Jurapark Aargau and just minutes from the historic town of Aarau, the Landhotel Hirschen offers a tranquil countryside retreat, just about an hour’s journey from Zurich, Basel, Bern, or Lucerne by car or public transport.
Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the Landhotel Hirschen is renowned for its “Jurassic Cuisine”, a seasonal, farm-to-table approach that celebrates the best of the Jura region. The kitchen is guided by principles of biodiversity, Slow Food, and ProSpecieRara, highlighting sustainable agriculture and preserving traditional Swiss culinary heritage.
Enhancing this exceptional dining experience is the hotel’s renowned wine cellar, home to over 650 selections, including 330 Swiss wines, each thoughtfully curated to suit a range of palates.
Program Highlights: AGM, Art, Connection, & Thanksgiving Celebration
Our gathering begins on Saturday afternoon with a private guided tour (in English) of the Paul Gugelmann Museum in nearby Aarau. This hidden gem celebrates the whimsical, thought-provoking kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist and inventor Paul Gugelmann. His mechanical creations, crafted from gears, levers, and precision mechanics, express emotion, humor, and surreal imagination, blending engineering and artistry in truly captivating ways.
Following a brief intermission, we will reconvene at the Landhotel Hirschen for the Annual General Meeting, accompanied by a welcome apéritif, and conclude the evening with our much-anticipated Thanksgiving Dinner.
A heartfelt thank you to Albi von Felten, our gracious host, for once again welcoming the Cornell Club of Switzerland to his family’s historic and hospitable inn.
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Jurassic Plateau and the warm spirit of the Cornell community.
Details and registration will be available soon.
We can’t wait to see you there!