A Swedish Nature Quest
Tiveden Nature Retreat
9-13 September 2024
When nature allows you to see more clearly.
Five days and four nights - a retreat to nature and yourself. An opportunity for you to break away from the routines of everyday life and society to reconnect with your inner self and nature. A longer sit in the forest helps you see your life situation with new perspectives and assists you in making important decisions in life.
This Nature Retreat is conducted by Vis in Natura
About Tiveden Nature Retreat
It's a retreat to nature and yourself. You spend a few days alone in the forest to quiet your thoughts and connect with your inner compass, with only nature as your guide. After an introductory day with Vis In Natura, you then spend four days and three nights alone before coming together for a shared summary and conclusion.
What a Nature Retreat can provide:
A deeper connection with nature and yourself
An opportunity to break patterns and find a new path
The ability to see with greater, and multiple perspectives
Understanding of what you are and what you are a part of
Gratitude and humility towards the forces of nature
Allowing you to listen inwardly and be in closer contact with your inner self.
Program
Day 1
September 9, 2024
2:30 PM - Arrival and gathering at Ösjönäs in Tiveden National Park Circle for introduction and preparation for the following day. We spend the first night in a shared camp.
Day 2-5
10:00 AM - We venture into the forest, and each participant finds their place in a wooded area within walking distance from Ösjönäs Gård. You spend the days and nights alone in the location assigned to you during the Nature Quest.
Day 6
September 13 2024
In the morning, we gather again at Ösjönäs. We come together in a circle to share experiences from our quest. You receive assistance to ground yourselves and gently return to this part of the world before heading back home or choosing to stay an extra night at Ösjönäs.
More about Tiveden Nature Retreat
Embark on an inner journey and reconnect with nature during the Tiveden Nature Retreat. A five-day outdoor retreat in the national park where you spend time alone with nature, at a safe distance from our base camp and with support from our guides.
You know there is a connection with nature that has been lost, something you miss and want to reclaim, and you want nothing more than to find your way back to who you are. Today's society, constantly bombarding us with information and impressions, creates a constant buzz around us that makes it difficult for us to perceive our inner strength and will. But it's there inside, ready to be heard - if only you create a space for it to emerge. Nature is your guide back to yourself and to what wants to fill your life with more meaning.
That's what our Tiveden Nature Retreat is about. A place for you to meet yourself in safe surroundings through your deepened connection with nature. During this transformative outdoor experience, you are surrounded by the ancient forests of Tiveden, one of Sweden's most magical forest landscapes. Even though you spend much of your time alone, you are at a safe distance from our guides whom you can contact around the clock.
5 reasons to participate in a Tiveden Nature Retreat:
The positive effects
We humans benefit from spending time outdoors. It lowers our pulse, improves our ability to concentrate, makes us more creative, and enhances our problem-solving skills. Additionally, it has good health effects and reduces our stress.
You get the time, space, and opportunity to listen.
Longer stays in nature help us escape the constant noise surrounding us in everyday life – so we have time and opportunity to listen to ourselves and the nature around us.Safety and support
You receive guidance for reflection and nature meditation during your stay, methods to help you disconnect from stress and connect with the rhythms of nature.Getting to know the soul of Tiveden
Tiveden's forests are an appealing place that speaks to us, having the opportunity to practice an outdoor stay here is something very special. We have carefully chosen the location for our Nature Retreat.Ready for the future
Returning home from the Tiveden Nature Retreat, you can bring with you a stronger belief in yourself and you can see with greater clarity what to do next, what decisions are important to you in your life.
FAQs
What is a Nature Retreat?
It is a retreat to nature and yourself. An opportunity for you to break away from the routines of everyday life and society to reconnect with your inner self and nature. Spending an extended period in the forest helps you see your life situation from new perspectives and assists you in making important decisions in life.
Nature Quests and Vision Quests originate from Native American indigenous cultures, and similar practices of spending time alone for extended periods exist in several traditions around the world. We cannot and should not copy their traditions, but we can create our own inspired by our ancestors and our geographical conditions.
How does it work?
The first day is an introduction together in a group, starting with group discussions, and you have time to find a place that will be yours for the coming week. The first night, we sleep together in a shared base camp.
On the second day, you venture to your spot in the forest to spend four days and three nights alone there. We are passively available and check in with you remotely every day to ensure everything is going well.
During the days, you will sleep in your tent, and you will receive a drink, which will be your only intake during the days. You will not eat until you return to the base camp after the days in the woods. You will receive a program to follow during the days in the forest.
On the fifth day, we meet again at base camp Ösjönäs to conclude the days together in a circle.
Do I eat during this time?
Ideally, no, but you can decide for yourself. We will have a shared light snack and dinner on the first day, and after that, you will not eat anything until we gather again for a light lunch on the concluding day. You will receive a drink to be consumed regularly during the days in the forest. It is a special blend of natural ingredients to keep your stomach and mood in shape and to avoid strong feelings of hunger.
Not eating during the days in the woods becomes a fast that helps you be present and sharpen your senses. Preparing food can shift your focus and occupy you instead of just being present with what is and comes to you. If you want to eat, bring something light to eat.
In the days before and after the Tiveden Nature Retreat, you should eat smaller and lighter meals.
Where is the base camp?
Ösjönäs Gård in Tiveden National Park.
This is where we gather and initiate the Tiveden Nature Retreat, and it's where we reunite to conclude together. At Ösjönäs, our instructors and staff are available around the clock.
We will also have a base camp in the forest, closer to the locations for our Nature Retreat, which will also be staffed around the clock.
Who is it for?
It's for those who want nature to show them the way back to themselves, for those who want to strengthen their connection with nature, their surroundings, and themselves.
Nature is your guide, and a Nature Retreat helps you strengthen that connection so you can live life with a strengthened inner compass and vitality.
It's for those who are at least 18 years old. You don't have any mental illnesses or suffer from depression.
A Nature Retreat of this kind does not cure illness.
Take it easy after a Nature Retreat
Ideally, don't schedule too much in the days following a Nature Quest. Give yourself space to slowly return to everyday life again; this way, much of what you've gained during your quest can be integrated into the life you'll live after your days in the forest.
What do I need to bring?
Tent or sleeping hammock
Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Water bottle
Notebook and pen
Sitting pad (or if you use your sleeping pad)
Reflective gear and flashlight/headlamp
Weather-appropriate clothing for five days
Rain gear
Warm sweater
Underwear and socks
Base layer
Sturdy pants
Jacket for wind and rain protection
Hat and gloves, possibly a buff
Price & Conditions
Price
5995 SEK per person incl. VAT
When?
9-13 September 2024. Start at 14:30 on September 9th, ending after a shared lunch on September 13th.
What's included?
Information and introduction to Tiveden Nature Retreat
Proximity to instructors and guides around the clock
Introduction circle and closing circle
Custom drink blend and water for five days
Arrival snack and light dinner on day 1
Light lunch on day 5
Exclusions
Equipment such as tent and sleeping bag. You bring your own or contact us to see what we can arrange.
Any other activities or extra overnight stays beyond the program.
Payment
Advance payment of 2000 SEK is due upon registration, remaining amount (3995 SEK) is due one month before start (9th August). <
For companies, we can invoice with 30 days payment terms.
Cancellation
Cancellation later than 4 weeks before the agreed time will be charged at 75% of the agreed price. Cancellation later than two weeks before the agreed time will be charged at 100% of the agreed price.
You are free to transfer your spot to someone else.
Online booking
First, select your desired arrival date, then indicate the number of participants, and proceed to fill in your details. Finally, make the payment using your credit card. If you are a larger group wishing to make a booking or prefer to be invoiced, please contact us directly
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