AN ODE TO BEING Vol. III
— A Journey of Creative Recovery
September 5-11th,2026 at Boklunda Gård, Skåne, Sweden
THE GATHERING
Grace and Victoria are thrilled to invite you to the third edition of AN ODE TO BEING, very much a labour of love.
This time around we'll be gathering at a converted farm in the south of Sweden, at the edge of an enchanted beech tree forest, not far from some of Sweden's prettiest long white sandy beaches, and pristine swimming lakes.
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This offering is all about togetherness, co-creation, celebration and fun, while also embracing sadness, anger and grief as real and important parts of this messy and beautiful thing we call life.
One of our biggest take aways from last year's AN ODE, is that rest is crucial for creativity, so the retreat will kick off with a full day of different ways of resting. And for the rest of the week, rest and recovery will continue to be a vital part of this gathering.
And you can expect a full program balancing practices that will guide you towards your inner oasis, such as meditation, mindfulness, silent mornings and journaling, alongside creative and playful SWEAT BODY dance routines set to killer soundtracks and courageous expression, forest walks and FLOW practice.
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By the end of the week we will have co-created an AN ODE TO BEING, a ceremonial celebration of life in all its flawed technicolor magic!
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An important note, this is NOT your conventional yoga retreat. We really hope to provide enough space and time to rest, but this is about collaboration and creative expression, so please, make sure you are up for that before signing up!
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A full digital detox is encouraged.
THE PRACTICE
LIKELY SCHEDULE
07:30 flow & meditation
09:30 breakfast & silent time for journaling and/or reading
10:30 silence ends
13:00 meditation & check-in
13:30 lunch
16:00 SWEAT BODY + time for co-creation
18:30 dinner
20:00 evening program TBD
THE SPACE
Boklunda Gård is a classic south of Sweden farmhouse that has been converted into a retreat sanctuary. The proprietress Sofia, essentially invites us into our home, that she shares with chickens and cats. Expect an intimate and cosy atmosphere. The place is pretty, yet simple. There are several shared rooms, and a barn partially converted into single occupancy living quarters, and also, a single occupancy adorable cabin with private bathroom, kitchenette and a (warm) outdoor shower.
The place is situated at the edge of the small village of Hjärnarp, right on the edge of a gorgeous beech tree forest, through which there are many pretty walking trails.
On the property there are many nice spots to relax, and if the weather is chilly, there's a cosy communal space with an open fireplace.
Nearby, there are long, sandy beaches as well as pristine swimming lakes, and a spectacular outdoor artwork called Nimis.
We will organise and optional excursion to one of these places.
HOW TO GET HERE
Boklunda Gård is fully accessible with public transport, if you are prepared to walk the last 800 meters from the bus stop :)
Train to Ängelholm (connections to Malmö/Gothenburg/Copenhagen twice/hour) and then bus to Hjärnarp.
Copenhagen airport is less than two hours away and has plenty of connections, Ängelholm also has a small airport for domestic flights.
PRICE
€625 accommodation in a shared room + food (this is 1 spot for financial hardship, inquire within)
€775 accommodation in a shared room + food
€875 accommodation in single room
€975 accommodation in a private cabin with bathroom & shower
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€460 course fee (shared by Grace & Victoria)
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€73 sales tax
TOTAL PRICE: from €1148 to €1483
EARLY BIRD €100 off until April 1st, 2026
We are happy to offer you a payment plan
If you’ve been to a retreat with Grace or Victoria before, you get €40 off (please note this on the sign-up form)
Both discounts CAN be combined
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our reservation is confirmed by paying the €400 booking fee
Refund is only possible if someone else takes your spot minus a €75 admin fee.
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What is included in the price:
*6 nights in cosy rooms with high quality beds and shared bathrooms/showers
*Use of Yoga Shala including mats, meditation cushions, blankets etc
* 3 yummy meals/day
*Full course programme
* welcome gift
What isn't included in the price:
*Travel to and from Boklunda Gård
*Travel Insurance ( recommended)
*€ for an optional excursion
Early Bird Pricing ends April 1st, 2026
Booking is confirmed once you've filled in the booking form & we have received the dposit.
11 spots left
Your Hosts
Grace is teacher and guide for self inquiry and the process of emotional maturing and embodied living. She's been teaching for more than ten years. She is the creator of Sweat Body -- a non perfectionist dance workout.
Victoria is a movement & meditation teacher with nearly twenty years of teaching experience. She's also a novelist and a n ex-punk musician.
Together this will be the third time around the rodeo for their fab collab AN ODE TO BEING
