Do-Minus breathes new life into at risk buildings. Each space is transformed with deep respect for its original character and purpose, returning to the community as guest accommodations or venues for cultural and social exchange rooted in the local landscape. Through this approach, the founders seek to preserve the testimonies of the past while nurturing a deeper appreciation for the region’s architectural and cultural legacy while inviting a more conscious and sustainable kind of tourism. Merging modern aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship, the design draws inspiration from Japanese Wabi-sabi philosophy—celebrating elegance in imperfection, asymmetry, natural textures, and the quiet beauty of time's passing. Each interior houses curated mid-century collectibles, enhancing the understated elegance that defines these serene havens. Do-Minus is more than just a collection of design guesthouses: it is a lifestyle system that redefines the concept of space, time and connection. Each one of six properties is thoughtfully designed to immerse the guest in nature, design and well-being, offering effortless luxury and a slower, more intentional way of living.

The Do-Minus Collection | Design Retreats & Spa offers exclusive spaces combining nature, wellness, and design, for a sustainable tourism. Perched at 1,390 m.a.s.l. in Mornera, this secluded mountain cottage is just a 15-minute cable car ride from Monte Carasso. Designed for those who seek solitude and adventure, Cà Negra invites you to disconnect from the everyday and embrace the raw beauty of the Swiss Alps. Accommodating up to 9 people, it is a haven for explorers and nature lovers alike.

An ideal destination in the peace of the mountains, a starting point for countless hikes through pine forests and woods, along pastures and lakes or higher up towards the peaks of the Alps. A few steps away from the small lake of Mornera, from here various paths lead to excursion destinations such as the Tibetan Bridge, the Albano hut (1903 m.a.s.l.), the Gaggio peak (2267 m.a.s.l.), the Man peak (2390 m.a.s.l.), the Monda alp (1255 m.a.s.l.) or the Arami alp (1441 m.a.s.l.). At the grotto Mornera (days and opening times to check on dedicated website) located at the top station of the cable car, it is possible to rent equipment to tackle the spectacular via ferrata dei Tre Signori consisting of three routes of varying difficulty connected by a suspended footbridge.