Buddhist retreats in the beautiful countryside of southern Sweden
The Guesthouse
2026 programme
The Venue
The Guesthouse is our home in the south of Sweden. From May to September 2026, we’ll be opening it up for retreats.
The property spans nearly two acres, with mature trees, a formal flower garden, a vegetable garden and a small patch of woodland. We’re surrounded by open fields — in summer you’ll often see horses grazing nearby, and occasionally a few curious cows.
Accommodation
There are two main buildings:
The Main House sleeps up to five people, with two twin rooms and one single.
The Garden House sleeps four, with two twin rooms.
For those who enjoy being a little closer to nature, there will also be a bell tent tucked into the garden. It sleeps two in real beds with warm bedding and a view over the fields.
In early spring, we’ll begin work on a meditation room, set among the trees and separate from the accommodation — a quiet space for practice and reflection.
A Treat for the Body
We believe a retreat should nourish both body and mind. In the evenings, guests can unwind in our wood-fired hot tub and if it’s chilly warm up in the small wood-fired sauna.
Most retreats will offer optional guided qigong sessions, and there’s space and equipment available for yoga practice.
Looking ahead, we plan to create a natural swimming pool — work begins in autumn 2026, with completion expected in 2027.
Food
We are passionate about good food — food that’s traditional, seasonal, and wherever possible, local and organic. All meals are cooked for you and will be simple but full of flavour and nourishment.
Our menu is all vegetarian and includes dairy and eggs. Please note due to the size of our kitchen we are unable to cater for special diets.
Take a tour
In the first video you take a tour of the main house and garden house as they were set up for our first ever retreat.
In the second a little tour of the grounds from before we moved in.
More videos coming soon!
Book a place on one of our 2026 retreats
This year, each retreat has space for 9 participants.
Our retreats are intended for people with a regular meditation or Dharma practice. They are not suitable for those who are new to Buddhism or meditation. We do plan to offer more introductory events in the future.
Click on a retreat above to book. You’ll be asked to pay an £80 non returnable deposit to secure your place. The full retreat fee will be due six weeks before your retreat begins.
Cancellations
Cancelling more than 6 weeks before a retreat:
full refund minus the deposit.
Cancelling 4 to 6 weeks before the retreat:
If we can fill your place, full refund minus the deposit,
If we can't fill your place, half refund minus the deposit.
Cancelling less than 4 weeks before the retreat:
If we can fill your place, full refund minus the deposit,
If we can't fill your place, any refunds will be at our discretion depending on circumstances
Travel
Coming from outside Sweden -
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 at 5pm on the day the retreat starts.
For alternatives to air travel check out these options https://www.seat61.com/Denmark.htm
Coming from within Sweden -
By public transport, make your way to the train station at Tomelilla. We'll pick you up at 5pm on the day the retreat starts. Alternatively make your way to Lövestad, just a 5min drive from us and we’ll pick you up there.
If you are coming by car we’ll send directions.
The Guesthouse, Southern Sweden Our gardening retreats weave together mindful work, meditation, and Dharma study. On this retreat, we’ll take inspiration from the Buddha, who often taught the Dharma through images and metaphors drawn from the natural world.