Retreats in Southern Sweden
We have a new venture!
Dhammasiri, my wife, and I have recently bought this property in the south of Sweden, and from 2026 we’re planning to run a few retreats here. But before we launch into that fully, we’d like to try things out a bit—so we’re inviting a few people to join us for week-long working retreats later this summer. It’ll be a chance to get a feel for the place, help out with some simple projects, and share some quiet time together.
There's room for 6 guests plus us. We offer a simple retreat programme, comfortable accommodation and good food. In return we ask for your help with various little projects, as well getting your feedback and ideas for what we could create here.
The dates:
Retreat one: 9 - 16 August
Retreat two: 6 - 13 September
Theme:
Padmasambhava’s ‘Self Liberation Through Seeing with Naked Awareness.’
In the evenings we’ll explore some of this text together through discussion and led reflections. Hopefully the flavour of the teaching will also permeate our days together.
Future Plans:
Keep an eye out for our retreat programme for next year, starting in late spring. And do get in touch if you’re interested in running your own retreat here—we’d love to hear from you. At the moment, we can host small groups of around 4 to 8 people, and all your meals will be cooked for you.
All being well, we’re planning to start work next year on a natural swimming pool and an outdoor meditation space—more ways to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and deepen your practice here.
Details
Programme:
You'll arrive on a Saturday and Sunday will be a day for settling in, we'll take you on a circular walk to get your bearings and show you around the place.
Then the programme would be something like -
7 - 9am Open shrine room for meditation, or practice of your choice.
9 - 11am Work session one
11am Brunch
12.30 - 3pm Work session two
3 - 5pm Chill out
5pm Dinner
7 - 9pm Dharma talk, reflection, meditation.
Food
All food will be vegetarian, with an emphasis on organic, local and seasonal foods. We're not able to cater for special diets including strictly vegan diets. There'll be two substantial meals a day, plus bread, cheese, fruit etc. for snacks.
Silence
One of the things people love about being on retreat is the silence so we'll make sure there is plenty of that once everyone has arrived and had a chance to get to know one another.
Work projects:
These will be confirmed nearer the time but we will probably be working outside. Possible projects will be working in the garden, creating new garden beds, relocating the poly-tunnel, building compost bins, building an outdoor kitchen.
Travel:
Coming from the UK -
Nearest airport is Copenhagen. Then travel by train to Tomelilla, 1.5 hours with a change in Malmö. We'll pick you up in Tomelilla.
For alternatives to air travel check out these options https://www.seat61.com/Denmark.htm
Coming from within Sweden or elsewhere -
Make your way to Tomelilla or Brösarp.
Cost:
There is no charge for the retreat, we are grateful for your energy and ideas. If you want to contribute some dana towards the costs of the retreat you are welcome to, but it's not expected.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you—just get in touch and tell us a little about yourself.
These retreats are best suited to those of you with an established meditation practice and a good grounding in the Dharma.
There’ll be a mix of work projects, with around 4–5 hours of work each day. If you have particular skills or experience, do let us know—we’re happy to tailor the work to suit your strengths and interests where possible.
If you’re interested, just fill in the form opposite, and we’ll get back to you. We’re also very happy to answer any questions you might have.