SPRING SERENITY RETREAT

Skåne Sweden

15 - 18 MAY | 2025

Welcome to your sanctuary for rest, connection, and joy.

You are hereby invited to immerse in four luscious days of embodied yoga practices, sun-soaked lake swims, soulful plant-based cuisine, heartfelt rituals, replenishing saunagus, specialised workshops, and quiet moments of reflection — all set against the vibrant backdrop of Sweden’s tranquil nature.

Perfect for those looking to take a pause from the bustle of the city and embrace spring’s transition to summer.

These four days are more than just a ‘retreat’ - they are a journey into deep restoration and nourishment for the whole self.

Introduction

Immerse in four days of nature, yoga, and rest.

Highlights

  • Morning and evening yoga

  • Soundbath and yin

  • Mindful dining experience

  • Saunagus

  • Breathwork and cold dips

  • Creative workshop

  • Cacao ceremony

  • Plant-based food

  • Lake swimming

  • Bonfire and satsang

  • Canoeing from our private dock

  • Nature walks

  • Trampoline and zipline

Revitalise. Connect. Nourish.

Sample Day

08.00 - 09.30 Rise: Morning Practice

10.00 - 11.00 Brunch

11.00 - 14.00 Free time / Snacks

14.00 - 16.30 Workshop / Saunagus

16.30 - 17.30 Restore: Evening Practice

18.00 - 19.00 Dinner / Mindful Dining Event

19.30 - 21.00 Bonfire / Community Connection

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  • Cacao Ceremony

    Open the retreat with a grounding cacao ceremony, setting the tone with intention and presence.

  • Saunagus

    Experience the therapeutic magic of facilitated sauna sessions combined with aromatherapy and refreshing dips in the lake between rounds.

  • Practice: Rise

    Begin the day with gentle movements that awaken your body; blending somatics, qi gong, tai chi, vinyasa, pranayama, and meditation, with an optional dip in the lake after.

  • Practice: Restore

    Unwind in the evening with a restorative yin practice; soothe your body using props and grounding, longer held shapes, complemented by a live sound bath.

  • Bonfire and Satsang

    One of humanity's oldest traditions: gathering around the fire. Satsang, meaning ‘the company of truth', invites us to share stories under the stars.

  • Plant-Based Food

    Plant-Based Food

    Two private chefs putting together delicious food made with locally-sourced, fresh ingredients to nourish mind, body and soul. Enjoy daily brunch and dinner, plus plenty of snacks throughout the day.

  • Meditation

    Meditation

    Meditation is the practice of focused attention. Learn tools to cultivate a deeper sense of peace, self-awareness, and emotional balance, fostering a connection to the present moment.

  • Mindful Dining

    Experience a unique sensory journey that pairs guided meditation with a vibrant four-course meal, designed to awaken your senses and deepen your connection to food.

  • Swedish Forest

    Nature

    Escape the city and immerse yourself in Sweden’s tranquil landscape - walk through the forest and into town, explore the lake via canoe, relax by our private dock, go blueberry picking, enjoy the trampoline and zipline, or lounge in the garden during your free time.

  • Creative Workshop

    Explore your creative side and embrace imperfection with a playful art workshop incorporating guided exercises to create your own take-home piece.

  • Pranayama

    Cultivate inner awareness, connection, and well-being with pranayama; a key pillar of yoga that involves mindful breathwork. Explore various techniques to enhance energy flow, balance the nervous system, and calm the mind.

  • Rest

    Indulge in a long weekend where time slows down - embrace the art of true relaxation.

Facilitators

Bella Miles

Bella is the heart and soul behind this retreat, infusing it with her deep passion for yoga, mindful living, and holistic wellness to create more than just a retreat - but a true sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation.

A certified yoga teacher with years of training in movement, meditation, and breathwork, Bella brings a rich tapestry of practices that inspire connection and self-discovery. Specialising in explorative flows, she combines traditional asana with Somatic practices, meditation, breathwork, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. Bella’s trauma-informed teaching lens fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment, where everyone is encouraged to explore their practice with gentle curiosity.

As lead facilitator and retreat host, Bella will guide you through a thoughtfully curated program that includes daily meditation, movement, and pranayama, along with specialised mindfulness rituals. These rituals encompass a cacao ceremony to ground body, mind, and spirit, an art workshop designed to spark creativity, and a mindful dining experience to cultivate presence and connection; all created to help you fully savour the four days spent together.

Shaan Ali - guest teacher, gusmester

Shaan is a multifaceted wellness practitioner, blending the ancient traditions of yoga with the healing powers of sound and sauna.

As a certified yoga teacher, Shaan’s classes blend playfulness with mindful movement, creating a space for participants to explore inner presence; harmonising mind, body, and soul. While most classes are guided by Bella, expect a morning class with him on Saturday.

Shaan’s expertise in saunagus—a therapeutic sauna experience combined with aromatherapy—adds a unique element to the retreat, offering a powerful way to cleanse and revitalise.

Additionally, Shaan’s sound bath sessions, featuring a variety of instruments like singing bowls and handpan, provide a meditative experience that complements the long weekend's focus on restoration and relaxation.

Sofia Citron and Sarah - private chefs

Sofia and Sarah are the dynamic duo behind the retreat’s culinary experience. Bringing together their passion for plant-based cooking and their unique talents in the kitchen, they create vibrant, delicious meals that elevate the senses and cultivate a feeling of deep nourishment.

Sofia is a passionate vegan chef with a love for crafting dishes that serve the body, soul and tastebuds. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a background in vegan cuisine, she creates meals that celebrate the natural beauty and flavours of fresh, local ingredients.

Sarah is a creative cook who’s talent shines when recreating classic dishes in fresh and unexpected ways. From decadent, fruit-filled cakes to rustic loaves and flaky pastries, her baked creations are a true celebration of wholesome food, reflecting her love of vibrant, heartfelt living.

Together, private chefs Sofia and Sarah create meals that are not just food—they are an experience. With their love of food they make every mealtime a cherished occasion. All meals will be plant-based and vegetarian. Dietary requirements can be catered for.

Revitalise.

Slow down amongst peaceful lakes and lush nature. Support the mind and body with restorative yoga and meditation, heartfelt meals, and relaxing saunagus. This is your space for deep rest.

Connect.

Embrace time for solitude and community. Connect to your whole self, to nature, and to those around you with guided practices, journalling, stories and satsang, cultivating deeper connections from the inside out.

Nourish.

Savour the joy of life. Delicious meals, ceremonial cacao, nature walks, and activities fill each day with lightness and remind you to immerse in life's simple pleasures.

Venue

Welcome to our cosy Lakehouse in central Skåne, near Ryd. The home, named ‘Strömsborg’ (Swedish for Stream's Castle) is located in the beautiful forests near Ryd, around 2½ hours from Copenhagen.

Enjoy an amazing escape in beautiful nature; with a forest backdrop and sunsets on our own lake, the location is as perfect as it gets.

This home has it all; sweat in the sauna, swim in the lake, lounge on the grass, walk through pristine forest, explore secluded islands via canoe, cosy up by the fireplace with a good book, practice in our private yoga shala, join a workshop on the terrace, share stories around the bonfire, and evoke your inner child with a trampoline and zipline.

Strömsborg is a historic house with charm and character. Originally a Swedish Spa in the early 1900s, it is now a soulful family holiday-house, and will be our sanctuary for the long weekend. While the home is secluded in the forest with no neighbours, it’s only a 15min walk through charming forest paths into the town of Ryd.

| our base for deep rest, connection, and joy |

Step into nature’s sanctuary.

Accommodation

There are a range of sleeping options to suit your needs. Price includes all retreat experiences previously outlined, plus your personal choice of accommodation.

Full time students and those experiencing unemployment are eligible for a 10% price reduction. Contact Bella if this is you.

All prices are per person, one booking reserves one place.

Camping

3.950 dkk

BYO tent and be truly enveloped by nature, sleeping under the stars

Shared

5.050 dkk

a single bed in a cosy two-bed room

Private

6.550 dkk

a spacious room with a queen bed

FAQs

    • 3 x nights / 4 days accommodation

    • Daily plant-based brunch and dinner

    • Daily morning (Rise) and evening (Restore) yoga practices, inlcuding;

      • meditation

      • vinyasa

      • somatics

      • pranayama

      • yin

      • soundbath

    • Cacao Ceremony

    • Saunagus Session plus Open Sauna

    • Mindful Dining Experience

    • Art Workshop

    • Snacks, tea, coffee

    • Use of the facilities:

      • Sauna

      • Private dock and lake access

      • Canoes

    • Yoga mats and props

    • Transport to & from

    • Travel Insurance

    • Tent (if camping)

    • Brunch on arrival day, Dinner on departure day

    • Bedsheets & towel

  • A 2.000 dkk deposit is needed to secure your place. Once payment is received, your spot is secured.

    Reserve via MobilePay or transfer the amount directly via the information below.

    • Mobile Pay

      • 31837694

    • Bank Transfer

      • Reg: 3307 Acc: 3308821250

    • Internation Transfer

      • BIC/SWIFT: DABADKKK

      • IBAN: DK14 3000 3308 8212 50

    Please complete the participant information form here.

    For questions, use the booking enquiry form at the end of this page or contactBella directly.

    For cancellation policy, scroll to the end of this page.

  • The retreat is located in the beautiful forests of central Skåne in Ryd, Sweden, about 2.5hrs from Copenhagen.

    As the date approaches, you'll be added to a WhatsApp group where you are welcome to organise rideshare with your fellow retreaters.

Let’s retreat together.

Spring Serenity Retreat

Spring Serenity Retreat

Questions or queries? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

​Cancellation Policy

More than 60 days before start date: 2.000 kr deposit non-refundable

59 - 30 days before start date: 2.000 kr deposit + 50% rest of payment non-refundable

Under 30 days before start date: 100% payment non-refundable