CALMNESS IN THE FOREST - WOMENS WELLNESS RETREAT IN RYD - SWEDEN - SKOVEN KALDER

CALMNESS IN THE FOREST 🌲

Come home to yourself

A Women’s Wellness Retreat

11–13 December 2026 | Skoven Kalder, Sweden

Three days to slow down, reconnect with yourself and rediscover the beauty of simply being.

A nurturing weekend surrounded by nature, combining holistic sauna rituals, Yoga Nidra, forest bathing, meditation, cacao ceremony and gentle practices to support your nervous system.

FRIDAY · ARRIVING & LETTING GO

From doing to being

16:00 – Arrival & settling in

Welcome to the forest. Time to unpack, breathe and leave the busy world behind.

17:00 – Opening circle

Connecting with ourselves, each other and our intentions for the weekend.

18:00 – Nourishing dinner

19:30–21:00 – Holistic Sauna Ritual

An evening of warmth, essential oils, guided breathing, cold immersion and deep relaxation.

A gentle invitation to release the week and settle into the present moment.

SATURDAY · CONNECTING & RESTORING

Awaken your senses. Nourish your nervous system.

08:00 – Morning forest bathing & meditation

A mindful walk through the forest, connecting with nature through silence, breath and sensory awareness.

09:00 – Breakfast

10:30 – Yoga Nidra & deep rest

Guided relaxation to support recovery and inner calm.

11:30 – Small Habits, Big Biology

Discover how small daily practices can support your nervous system, circadian rhythm, sleep and overall well-being.

12:30 – Lunch & free time

14:00–16:00 – Sacred Cacao Ceremony & Shamanic Drum Journey

A heart-centred ceremony with cacao, intention, guided inner exploration and the grounding rhythms of the drum.

16:30 – Holistic Sauna Ritual

A sensory journey through heat, cold, aromatic essential oils, music and mindful breathing.

18:30 – Dinner

20:00–21:00 – Evening Yoga Nidra

A deeply restorative practice to prepare body and mind for restful sleep.

SUNDAY · INTEGRATION & NEW BEGINNINGS

Take the calm home with you

08:00 – Morning forest walk & meditation

A gentle moment of stillness and connection with nature.

09:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – Yoga Nidra & mindful reflection

Rest, integrate and reconnect with your intentions.

11:00 – Closing circle

Sharing reflections and exploring how to bring the weekend’s calm into everyday life.

12:00 – Farewell

Returning home with new inspiration, practical tools and a deeper connection to yourself.

YOUR WEEKEND INCLUDES

• Two holistic sauna rituals with optional cold immersion

• Guided Yoga Nidra sessions

• Forest bathing, meditation and mindful breathing

• Sacred cacao ceremony and shamanic drum journey

• Small Habits, Big Biology – practical tools for everyday calm

• Nourishing meals and accommodation in beautiful natural surroundings

• Connection, community and time just for you

THE DETAILS

Dates: 11–13 December 2026

Location: Skoven Kalder, Sweden

Address:
Krokshult 5
362 96 Ryd
Sweden

Approximately 200 km / 2 hours from Copenhagen.

Early Bird: 5,999 DKK (first 4 places)

Regular price: 6,555 DKK

Language: English, or Danish if all participants are Danish-speaking.

Your host: Svala Heidberg – Anthropologist, Holistic Gusmaster, Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Founder of Sauna Svala, Copenhagen.

This is more than a weekend away. It is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself and discover how small moments of calm can create meaningful changes in everyday life.

Come home to yourself. 🌲💗

Please note: The programme is a guide and may be gently adjusted to follow the natural rhythm of the group and the weekend.