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Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Slow December
Rest & Reset
- Dates
- 3–7 Dec 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Starting price
- From €1,150 per person
Places availableRest & Reset
Lakeside Reset
Four light summer nights to rest, swim and eat well by a Swedish lake.
- Dates
- 15–19 Jul 2027
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Destination
- Värmland Lakes, Sweden
- Experience
- Rest & Reset
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Group size
- Up to 12 guests
From €990 per person
Overview
A slow midsummer week with optional morning movement, forest walks, sauna and long dinners on the deck while the sun barely sets.
There is very little schedule. Elin leads gentle movement before breakfast and an easy forest walk most afternoons. A cooking demonstration shows how to make a few of the dishes at home.
The rest of the time you can swim, paddle, read or sleep.
- Sessions
- 1 optional movement class daily
- Walks
- Easy forest walks (4–7 km)
- Food
- Cooking demonstration and long dinners
Who this retreat is for
A good fit if…
- You need rest more than a programme
- You enjoy swimming and being near water
Probably not for you if…
- You want structured daily workshops
Experience level: Beginner friendly. Our retreats are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. If you have a health condition, please talk to your doctor before booking.
Day by day
Times are a guide and may shift with the weather. Everything is optional unless marked otherwise.
Day 1Arrival15 Jul 2027
- Morning
- Travel day. Transfers run from the meeting point listed under Travel.
- Afternoon
- Check in from mid-afternoon, settle into your room and explore the grounds.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner on the deck.
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2Slow down16 Jul 2027
- Morning
- Optional movement, breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Free time; canoes and swimming.
- Evening
- Sauna and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Movement
Day 3Forest17 Jul 2027
- Morning
- Optional movement, breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Forest walk and wild blueberry picking.
- Evening
- Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Walk
Day 4Kitchen18 Jul 2027
- Morning
- Optional movement, breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Cooking demonstration with Elin.
- Evening
- Farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5Departure19 Jul 2027
- Morning
- Final swim and breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Check out and transfers back to the airport or station.
- Evening
- —
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Sjövik Lodge
Värmland, Sweden
A timber main lodge with a large shared living room and kitchen, plus six cabins along the shore. A wood-fired sauna sits on the jetty.
Sjövik Lodge is owned and operated by a local family. SOLARA books the whole lodge for each retreat; the hosts cook and look after the house.
| Room | Occupancy | Bathroom | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared twin roomTwo single beds, shared bathroom. | 2 guests sharing | Shared | 3 left |
| Private lakeside cabinDouble bed and private shower room. | 1 guest | Private | 4 left |
- Amenities
- · Bedding and towels provided
- · Wood-fired sauna and lake swimming
- · Canoes and life jackets
- · Meditation room with cushions, stools and blankets
- · Limited Wi-Fi in the main lodge
- · Rubber boots and rain jackets to borrow
- Accessibility
- The main lodge has step-free access and one ground-floor room with an accessible bathroom. Cabins are reached by a forest path with roots and slopes.
- Check-in / check-out
- From 15:00 on arrival day. By 11:00 on departure day.
- Extra nights
- Extra nights before or after are sometimes possible at the property's own rates — ask us.
Meals & dietary needs
- Meals provided
- 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Schedule
- Breakfast 08:30, lunch 13:00, dinner 19:00.
- Drinks
- Water, tea, coffee. Alcohol-free during retreats.
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian Nordic menu. Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free on request.
- Allergies
- Tell us about any allergy when you book and again on arrival. We share it with the kitchen in writing. Kitchens handle common allergens, so we cannot guarantee trace-free food.
- Not included
- Lunch on arrival day.
Your facilitators
Elin Lindqvist
Retreat host & nutrition coach
Elin grew up on a small farm outside Karlstad and trained as a chef in Gothenburg. After eight years in restaurant kitchens she wanted to understand food beyond the plate, so she studied nutrition and qualified as a coach in 2019. She has hosted retreats at Sjövik Lodge since 2021 and runs the kitchen there with the family who own the lodge.
Qualifications: Professional cookery diploma, 2008 · Certified nutrition coach (Precision Nutrition Level 1), 2019 · Food hygiene and allergen management certification, renewed 2025 · First aid and CPR, renewed 2026
On this retreat: Cooking demonstrations, Gentle morning movement, Forest walks
Full profile
What's included
- 4 nights at Sjövik Lodge
- 11 meals
- Daily optional movement
- Guided walks
- Cooking demonstration
- Sauna and canoes
Not included
- Travel to Sweden
- Minibus from Arvika (€30 each way)
- Travel insurance
Pricing & booking
Prices are per person, in euros, and include VAT and local accommodation and tourist taxes. Anything optional, such as transfers where they aren't already included, is offered at checkout. Visas and entry fees set by governments are listed under Not included.
Shared twin room
2 guests sharing · shared bathroom
€990 / person
€920 if booked by 28 Feb 2027
Private lakeside cabin
Single occupancy · private bathroom
€1,390 / person
€1,290 if booked by 28 Feb 2027
- Deposit
- €350 per person, due at booking
- Balance
- Due 16 May 2027 (60 days before arrival). Book after this date and you pay in full.
- Single supplement
- Private rooms are priced per person — no hidden supplement.
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA transfer
- Taxes
- VAT and local tourist taxes included
- Cancellation
- Deposit non-refundable but transferable once if you cancel 60+ days before arrival.
Getting there
General area shown. The exact address is sent with your booking confirmation. Open larger map
- Nearest airport
- Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) is about 3 hrs by road; Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) about 3 hrs 15 min. Karlstad has a small regional airport.
- Transfers
- A shared SOLARA minibus meets the afternoon train at Arvika station on arrival day (direct trains run from Oslo and Stockholm). Book a seat during checkout.
- When to arrive
- Aim to reach Arvika by 15:30. The minibus leaves at 16:00 and the lodge is 40 minutes away.
- Local transport
- Public transport near the lodge is very limited; we handle transfers for planned outings.
- Parking
- Free parking at the forest road, a 5-minute walk from the lodge. We help carry bags.
- Check-in
- From 15:00 on arrival day
- Travel documents
- Sweden is in the Schengen Area. Check entry rules for your passport.
How to prepare
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Insect repellent
- An eye mask — it stays light late
- Layers for cool evenings
Weather. We run retreats here from May to September. Days are 15–24°C, nights cooler; in June the sun barely sets. Mosquitoes are common in midsummer.
Before you arrive. You'll receive a welcome pack 30 days before the retreat, with the final itinerary, address and emergency contacts, and a reminder 3 days before.
During the retreat. Your host is reachable by phone and WhatsApp at all times.
Full guest informationQuestions about this retreat
Can I book a place with a friend or partner?
Yes. Choose a shared room and add a second guest during booking, or book separately and add your friend's name in the special requests field so we can room you together.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable but can be moved to another retreat once if you cancel more than 60 days before arrival. See the full booking policy for later cancellations.
Is the lake safe for swimming?
Yes, the lake is clean and calm. Swim with someone else and stay within sight of the jetty; there is no lifeguard.
Will I have phone signal?
Signal is weak by the lake and reasonable in the main lodge. There is a landline for emergencies.
15–19 Jul 2027 · Värmland Lakes, Sweden
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