Wild Women’s Retreat in Sweden
“A CIRCLE OF WOMEN MAY JUST BE THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE KNOWN TO HUMANITY” - Jeanette LeBlanc
June 17th-20th, 2021
With Victoria Nygart and Julie Moltke
This retreat will be in Danish, or English if non-danish speakers are participating.
We closely follow the development of the guidelines regarding COVID-19 to make sure you can feel safe on your retreat.
A 4-day Women’s retreat with yoga, meditation, sharing circles, and sacred ceremonies
This retreat has come from a place of deep friendship and sisterhood between Julie and Victoria. The last year, we have been yearning to celebrate the power of shared female community, honesty, vulnerability, and support and wanted to create a space for this to unfold. Inspired by the book, “Women Who Run With The Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and our shared love for nature, yoga, and contemplative practices we decided to put together this special Women’s retreat in the days leading up to the summer solstice. Enjoy the magic and wild surroundings of Margreteholm, overlooking the lake and old forest, while staying in the beautiful old manor house.
Book your stay here.
About the Retreat
The big yoga shala at Margreteholm.
What is a women’s retreat?
A women's retreat is a gathering of women for women. It’s a space for self-reflection and rest, free of judgment. Historically women would gather during the new moon and full moon due to the synergy between the moon cycle and the female cycle. Women of all ages would meet to share knowledge, experience and to connect deeper with themselves and others.
The woman retreat is an opportunity for women to meet with others from all walks of life and share the wisdom of experience. Rather than carrying on as normal during cyclic changes this retreat will encourage women to rest and honor a time of natural change in the body and reconnect with their ever-changing wild nature.
“The doors of the wild are few but precious. If you have a scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water så much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.” - Clarissa Pinkola Estés
The Yoga Practice
“Quite the mind and the soul will speak”
The yoga will be soft and simple and it is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis. We will practice both Hatha and Yin yoga to calm down the mind and the nervous system, connect with the body, and release physical and emotional tension.
The library/mindfulness and meditation room at the manor.
Mindfulness & Workshops
”The most important principle to understand about meditation is this: we meditate to know ourselves.” - Sally Kempton
The Buddhist practice for developing mindfulness is called vipassana, which means “clear insight” or “seeing clearly” in Pali, the language of the Buddha. The nature of the mind is to wander and what we practice in mindfulness is simply to turn our awareness to the present moment and to ourselves, again and again, and again
On this retreat, we will use the principles of meditation and mindfulness, along with other methods of self-discovery to help you connect to basic truths about yourself. The workshops will be based around connecting with your true values and purpose, to help you rest in yourself and find inner equanimity.
Your Hosts
Victoria Nygart
Victoria bridges the gap between western and eastern science and brings both scientific and experience-based knowledge to her yoga practise. She has a MSc in Public Health and has worked scientifically with alternative mental health strategies at the world-renowned Center for psychiatry, Imperial College London. Her curiosity for the mind led her to India where she studied yoga and meditation. Inspired by the eastern approach to body, mind, and health she later trained as a MediYoga Instructor (Medicinal Yoga) at the MediYoga Institute in Sweden and recently founded the MindBody Institute offering evidence-based yoga and meditation at work. She is also a scientific author and lover of nature.
Dr Julie Moltke
Julie Moltke is the owner and founder of Margreteholm Mindfulness Manor. As a medical doctor, Julie developed a strong interest in mental health problems and stress therapy. Working as part of the traditional medical system, it became clear to her, that she believes in practicing holistic medicine, treating her patients as a whole person and not just a symptom. Julie is an author and meditation and yoga teacher and has specialized in mental health and stress reduction. She is currently based between Sweden and London, from where she is the editor-in-chief of an online health platform that explores the world of cannabis science and general health and well-being.
Program
(may be subject to change)
Day 1
From 16:30: Arrival and check-in.
Relaxation time. Tea and a light snack in the red living room.
17:30: Red living room: Introduction to the retreat and opening circle.
18:00: Tour and story of Margreteholm.
19:30: Relaxed dinner.
20.30 Evening meditation and ceremony
Day 2 & 3 (subject to change)
7:30: Wake up
8:00: Yoga + Pranayama + Meditation with Victoria
10:00: Breakfast
11:00: Workshop with Julie
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Relaxation time
16:00: Sauna ceremony
19:00 Dinner
20:00: Evening session
Day 4
7:30: Wake up
8:00: Yoga + Pranayama + Meditation with Victoria
10:00: Final Breakfast
11:00: Exercises to take with you home with Julie
12:00 Closing circle
12:30: Lunch
13:30: Packing, goodbye, and departure
The lake is usually warmed up in July and you can swim to the raft in the middle of the lake.
The Retreat includes:
- Bedding and two towels
- Bathrobe for sauna and lake
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
- A notebook
- yoga mats, blocks, blankets, etc.
Please bring:
- Swimwear
- Shoes for walking in nature and slippers for the lake
- 1 extra towel for the sauna (optional)
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothes for yoga and meditation
- A pen for writing
All food is vegan and organic when possible
The Food
We serve an organic, healthy, wholesome, and primarily vegan diet made with love for you and our planet. We can cater to special dietary needs so let us know a minimum of 2 weeks before the retreat.
Location and Logistics
Mindfulness Manor is located 3 ½ hours from Copenhagen or Stockholm and 1,5 hours from Gothenburg. You can either go by car or train to Mullsjö Station (5 km), where we will gladly pick you up if necessary - please inform us 1 week in advance.
More information about getting there can be found here.
Prices
(Prices are charged in SEK through the mindfulness manor, conversion rates may vary)
Single Room:
5500 DKK / SEK 7600
(One single room in the manor house)
Double Room:
5000 DKK/ 7000 SEK
(for 2 simultaneous registrations and 2 persons sharing the same double bed in the manor house)
Twin Room: 4500 DKK / 6250 SEK
(Shared large room, 2 single beds. Can be either on the farm or in the manor house)
Book your stay here.
After having sent the booking request you will receive an invoice from the mindfulness manor. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us on mindfulnessmanor@gmail.com
Cancellation policy
Cancellation up to 1 month before retreat starts: you get 1/3 refund.
Hereafter no refund but you can sell/transfer your ticket for the retreat to another person
Sauna is good for your health. Ours has a beautiful panorama view over the lake.