Open practice week - this event is now fully booked
Venue - The Guesthouse, Southern Sweden
“Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just be. Just being in the moment in this place is the deepest practice of meditation. Most people cannot believe that just walking as if you have nowhere to go is enough. They think that striving and competing are normal and necessary. Try practicing aimlessness for just five minutes, and you will see how happy you are during those five minutes.”
You're welcome to join us for anything from three nights to the full week.
Our open practice week is a blend of collective retreat, solitary, and holiday. You're welcome to come on your own, as a couple, or with a friend, and you'll have the freedom to create your own rhythm and programme.
You'll have access to the meditation tent, two lounges, various peaceful spots in the garden, and the wood-fired sauna — as well as your own comfortable bedroom. We also have a small but thoughtfully chosen library: Dharma books alongside titles on art, creativity, and ideas, for you to browse and borrow.
Unlike many retreats, there's no work expected of you here. All your meals are prepared, and the washing up is taken care of, so you can give your full attention to your own practice. For those who enjoy a little activity, there are always optional jobs to be found in the garden.
We spend our days in silence. Then each evening, after dinner, a shift — we gather over dessert for a salon, inspired by the traditional gatherings of artists, poets, and philosophers who came together to exchange ideas. For us, it's a relaxed and open space to share what's alive in our practice and to draw inspiration from one another.
July 11th–18th · minimum of 3 nights · £70 per night
Single rooms available, or share with a partner or friend.
The event is fully booked but if you’re interested, please fill in the form below and we’ll add you to the waiting list.