SUMMER SOLSTICE

NORWAY EXPERIENCE

17-23 June 2024

Lakes, Fjords and Forests

Come join this once in a lifetime wild, soul-led summer solstice experience in the heart of Norway.

We’ll paddle board, wild swim, hike, enjoy fireside cookouts, circles and ceremonies - we’ll live together in community, deep in the forest, sharing magical adventures in a mystical land where the sun never quite sets.

We’ll take you on a wondrous journey of connecting deeply with yourself, each other and nature - the perfect antidote for busy souls in need of time out to rewild, reset and reassess life. Together we’ll enjoy the summer solstice, take stock of our year so far and reset ready for whatever comes next.

We’ll be tucked away in our own secret woodland hideaway - held quite literally by the tall pines and enjoying lakeside views. Our wild camp space is complete with luxury eco cabins, suspended tree tents, campfire circle spaces, swinging hammocks for chilling out plus plenty of private nooks and crannies for personal reflection time.

With easy and gentle walking trails right on our doorstep, a fresh water lake perfect for morning and sunset paddles just 800m from camp this is guaranteed Nordic bliss.

This experience will centre the feminine energy, we’ll align ourselves with Mother Nature and fall in step with her gentle rhythm - we will neither rush, nor fill every moment - it’ll be a slow and delicious re-awakening of your soul through the magical power of adventure, nature and deep connection. Read on for the full details and to secure your place.

  • Hosted & Held

    Your hosts are sister duo Camilla & Maria, both experienced nature facilitators and retreat hosts with a British and Norwegian heritage and a deep connection to Norway in all her glory. The pair live by the Norwegian ethos of “friluftsliv” – spending time in the wild for nourishment and spiritual growth, self care for the body, the mind and the soul. The sisters will gently guide the group throughout the experience.

    You’ll connect deeply to the Nordic way of life with its magical and mystical energies.

  • Adventure & Awe

    The land here is full of wisdom, wonder and awe. You’ll feel so held by the nurturing embrace of the trees and plant life, with the sky and stars as our canopy overhead and the luscious mountains, sparkling lakes and fjord line as our jaw dropping backdrop. Nothing could be more inspiring than being fully surrounded and held by Mother Nature herself as we go on this journey together.

    We’ll enjoy gentle paddles, swims and hikes. We’ll wake with qi-gong and guided meditation and be lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the land.

  • Ceremony & Circles

    Through ritual and ceremony you will be warmly welcomed into this amazing space, nestled in the heart of a Norwegian woodland. Together with fellow guests, you are invited to fully land in this magical place, disconnecting from home-with each day you’ll feel the rest of the world melt away and experience the true power of circle for deep relaxation, connection to self, each other and the land.

    You’ll be gently guided on a journey of discovery, invited back to yourself and your sense of wonder and play.

  • Rewild & Revive

    We will work with the energies of the group, intuitively feeling into what is needed day by day. We’ll create an experience to rewild your soul - connecting with your inner wild woman adventurer, shining a light on the hidden parts of yourself that society has forced into the dark. Now is the time to fully embrace who you truly are and know every part of you is welcome.

    Leave feeling revived, recharged and ready for life. With new friends firmly by your side cheering and encouraging you at every step.

A Taste of Your Time

  • Arrival Day

    Arrival is on Monday 17 June - check in from 3pm. Your SUP & Soul and Treetop Ekne hosts will be on hand to co-ordinate with the aim of arranging a couple of shuttle transfers. We’ll co-ordinate once we have all guest arrival times and locations. After arrival you’ll have time to familiarise yourself with your surroundings before our welcome dinner in the evening.

  • Community & Connection

    This experience is all about living in community, deepening our connection to self and each other and aligning with the rhythm of nature. We’ll cook together, eat together and keep camp together. We’ll have creative art, music and dance workshops, circle and ceremony, crystal and oracle card workshops and so much more. It’s all about bridging the sisterhood divide, joining hearts and minds.

  • Paddle Boarding

    We have a moutain lake 800m from our camp where we can enjoy relaxing paddles, practice and hone our SUP skills, and generally have some fun. We’ll then head out for a sea paddle adventure with our local SUP guide and host, Katrine. You’ll need your own insurance to join the paddling. Safety gear is provided. Wetsuits available on request. Our SUP style is all about adventure and fun, not hardcore paddling.

  • Our Time Together

    We will be taking you on a fully guided journey - designing each day around you and with the intention of helping you to disconnect, land in the space and reconnect. We’ll go with the flow, working with the energies of the group (and the weather!). This time is yours - join as much or as little as you need. There is no pressure. All we ask is that you embrace this opportunity to connect with the SUP & Soul sisterhood.

  • Qigong, Yoga & Sound Baths

    To help connect in with the universal, earthly energies and ourselves, and because we like to support the local community, we’ll welcome in local instructors to lead us for qigong and yoga throughout the experience. There’s something deeply nourishing about practicing yoga in the forest, surrounded by the pine trees as they gently sway and whisper in the breeze, keeping us protected and feeling safe.

  • Food & Refreshments

    Meals will mostly be prepared and cooked by our local team - a family run caterer and an independent chef who specialises in cooking over an open fire. For some meals we’ll come together to prepare and cook as a community. We’ll use a mix of traditional foods and fresh, in-season ingredients. Please ensure to tell us of dietary needs and allergies at the time of booking.

What’s Included

  • 6 Nights Accommodation

  • 3 Meals per Day

  • Unlimited access to Tea/Coffee throughout

  • 4x Guided Paddle Boarding Trips - 2x Lake (including midnight paddle), 1x Sea & 1x City to Sea with Qualified Instructors

  • All transport to our paddle launch points

  • All paddle boarding equipment, safety gear and wetsuits

  • 2x Hike/Walk with Local Guide & SUP & Soul Hosts

  • 1x Hosted Cookout with Local Chef

  • 2x Yoga with Local Instructor

  • 4x Qi-Gong

  • 4x Forest & Lakeside Sound Baths

  • 1x Cacao Ceremony & Summer Solstice Ceremony

  • Daily Hosted Circles, Crystals, Oracle Cards & Energy Workshops

  • 2x Online Circles Pre-Trip

  • 1x Online Circle Post-Trip

  • Welcome Gift Package On Arrival

  • Full and unrestricted access to the whole camp (including the paddle boards) throughout your stay

A Taste of Our Time Together…

  • Guided SUP Meditation

    Guided SUP Meditation

  • Fjord Paddle Adventure

  • Fireside Cookout

    Fireside cookout

  • Forest Hiking

    Forest Hiking

  • Dinner Spot with a View

    Dinner Spot with a View

  • Forest Yoga

    Forest Yoga

  • Forest Qigong

    Forest Qigong

  • Lakeside Cookout

    Lakeside Cookout

  • Wild Swimming

    Wild Swimming

  • Gentle Forest Hike

    Gentle Forest Hike

  • Cacao Ceremony

    Cacao Ceremony

Accommodation Options

Hovering Camp with Tree Tents
5 Tents Available - Sleeps 1-2 Per Tent

  • Price: £1,450

    Although tents are suitable for double occupancy we quote for single occupancy.

    If you’re looking to share a tent with a travel companion there is a reduced price available per person.

    Generally only suitable for those travelling together, as it’s quite an intimate experience.

    Each tent either has a forest or a lakeside view. Whichever you choose you’ll feel completely held by Mother Nature!

  • Bedding and towels are included in the cost of your trip - mattress, duvet, pillow and sheets. Please advise if you have allergies to feathers or any other materials.

  • For those sleeping in the tree tents there is access to a shared outside toilet with cold water only.

    Hot showers are not available on-site but we will have an electric shower head that can be used with a bucket of water - which is super refreshing and invigorating!

    There is also the fresh water lake available for bathing in.

  • Those sleeping in tents have access to a shared area with tables and benches plus access to a campfire for heating water, cooking and staying warm as the sun goes down.

    We will have access to a cool box to store any extra food in and utensils for outdoor cooking.

  • There are 5 tree tents available - either for single or double occupancy so just let us know in your registration form if you’re travelling as a pair. It’s rather an intimate experience - we recommend sharing with someone you’re comfortable with in a small space.

Hotel Trollskog (aka glamping yurt)
1 Double or 2 Single Beds Available

  • Prices from £1,550

    The price depends on your sleeping preferences and is a per person price for twin occupancy - sleeping in single beds. Use the quote request form to enquire so we can tailor your quote.

  • Bedding and towels are included in the cost of your trip - mattress, duvet, pillow and sheets. Please advise if you have allergies to feathers or any other materials.

  • For those sleeping in the glamping tent there is access to a shared outside toilet with cold water only.

    Hot showers are not available on-site but we will have an electric shower head that can be used with a bucket of water - which is super refreshing and invigorating!

    There is also the fresh water lake available for bathing in.

  • The glamping tent comes with table and benches and access to a campfire for heating water, cooking and staying warm as the sun goes down.

    There is access to a cool box to store any extra food and utensils for outdoor cooking.

  • There is one Glamping tent available, suitable for sleeping two people - either in a double or two single beds.

Berget Cabin - Lake Views
3 Double Beds Available (3 people)

  • Price: £1,650

    Price is based on single occupancy sleeping in a double bed.

    The Berget cabin is suitable for 3 guests, each sleeping in a double bed.

    Please note these luxury cabins are open plan - that includes the bed areas. Each double bed has its own dedicated area within the cabin, but this is not a private room due to the open plan nature of the cabin. There are private areas around the cabin generally though so plenty of options if you need some time alone.

    This is typical for traditional Norwegian cabin life.

  • Bedding and towels are included in the cost of your trip - mattress, duvet, pillow and sheets.

    Please advise if you have allergies to feathers or any other materials.

  • This cabin has its own kitchen with a small wood stove (also good for heating the cabin) and fridge plus a small selection of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

  • Each cabin has its own private bio toilet (form of compost toilet) and a sink for washing with water supplied - there is no plumbing, instead a water storage system that is filled regularly.

  • This cabin has its own balcony overlooking the lake and fjord with an outdoor mattress area, hammock and extension to the kitchen.

    There is also an outdoor firepit and additional seating.

    It is possible to sleep under the stars!

Forest Cabin - Forest Views
2 Double Beds Available (2 people)

  • Price: £1,550

    Price is based on single occupancy sleeping in a double bed.

    The Forest cabin is suitable for 2 guests, each sleeping in a double bed. The second double is a pull out bed that is nested underneath the main double - it can either remain out or tucked away during the day.

    Please note these luxury cabins are open plan - that includes the sleeping space. There are no private bedrooms in these cabins due to the open plan nature of the cabin. There are private areas around the cabin generally though so plenty of options if you need some time alone.

    This is typical for traditional Norwegian cabin life.

  • Bedding and towels are included in the cost of your trip - mattress, duvet, pillow and sheets.

    Please advise if you have allergies to feathers or any other materials.

  • Each cabin has its own private bio toilet (form of compost toilet) and a sink for washing with water supplied - there is no plumbing, just a water storage system that is regularly filled.

  • This cabin has its own kitchen with a small wood stove (also good for heating the cabin) and fridge plus a small selection of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

  • This cabin has its own balcony with seating and a hammock, there is a fire pit which can also be used for cooking as well as evening heat while the sun is lower in the sky - it never quite sets during the summer in Norway!

Accommodation Gallery

  • Shared Outdoor Area

  • Group Dining Area

  • Tree Tent

  • Glamping Outside Area

  • Glamping Indoors (twin / double)

  • Camping & Glamping Outdoor Toilet

  • Forest Cabin Entrance

  • Forest Cabin

  • Forest Cabin

  • Forest Cabin Terrace

  • Berget Cabin

  • Berget Cabin

  • Berget Cabin

  • Berget Cabin

  • Berget Cabin

  • Berget Cabin

 FAQs

  • DEPOSIT

    A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. After submitting your enquiry we will share a tailored quote along with our terms and conditions and details for how to pay the deposit and balance payment.

    PAYMENT

    Full payment must be made by 1 May 2024 to fully secure your place. Full terms and conditions will be supplied along with a tailored quote.

    HOW TO PAY

    After registering your interest we will send a tailored quote based on your preferences. Booking and payment instructions will be supplied at this point - your place is not secured until a deposit is received. Once deposit payment is received you will be sent a booking confirmation email with a copy of our terms and conditions. Payment of the deposit will be considered acceptance of our terms and conditions.

    CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

    Cancellation received before 1 May 2024 will receive a full refund of any monies paid (less 30% deposit). If you need to cancel between 2-16 May 2024 a 50% refund will be provided (after the non-refundable 30% deposit has been deducted). After 17 May 2024 no refund given for cancellations.

    We need a minimum 6 people to go ahead. We recommend international and local travel connections are booked after we have confirmed minimum numbers reached.
    If we don’t hit the minimum numbers we will provide 100% refund of all monies paid to date. We will not accept liability for any lost transport fees incurred if we need to cancel.

    TRAVEL INSURANCE

    Please ensure to secure suitable travel insurance that covers you for our various activities (before your departure) - if Covid has taught us anything it’s that we should always be prepared!

  • NEAREST AIRPORT

    Trondheim Airport is the nearest airport to Ekne (our location). It is approx 30 min drive.

    If you cannot find direct flights to Trondheim the other option is to fly via a connecting city e.g. Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (UK). There may well be others.

    There are regular connecting flights from Oslo with the below airlines:

    Scandinavian Airlines https://www.flysas.com/gb-en/

    Norwegian https://www.norwegian.com/

    TRAIN

    You can take a train from Oslo to Trondheim Airport (and see the wonderful sights of the country en route) - it’s nearly 7 hours, one way tickets are approx £75.

    From there you’ll need to get a connecting train to Åsen (approx 20 mins). We will then arrange to collect you from there by car or taxi.

    Norway Trains

    https://www.norwaytrains.com/oslo-to-trondheim.html

  • EXTENDING YOUR TRIP

    You might even want to extend your trip while you’re over in Norway and take in some other sights!

    Trondheim city itself is worth a visit. My hometown Ålesund is also very beautiful (yes, I’m a little bias!) and both Bergen and Oslo are great cities to explore too.

    As all Norwegian cities they’re small, the houses are colourful, the sea is never far away and you’re almost always close to nature.

    Check out Visit Norway for more info/ideas.

    https://www.visitnorway.com/

    DRIVING

    Driving in Norway is super easy (they drive on the right) and of course car hire is always a great idea - you could always pick up a car from Trondheim and drop it at another airport.

    Budget Car Hire
    https://www.budget.no/
    https://allways.no/

    • Prices will be provided for your chosen accommodation and will include 5 days & 6 nights accommodation, all activities and all meals. This is an alcohol-free experience - the focus is on wellness, health and deep connection with nature and each other.

      NB: Local and international transport are not included. We can arrange local transport for an additional fee.

    • International travel to Norway

    • Domestic travel to Trondheim

    • Local transfers to the retreat location - we can help to co-ordinate this and arrange car shares where possible.

    • Personal travel insurance - it is a requirement that each guest has their own travel insurance. A copy of your travel insurance will be requested prior to arrival.

  • The weather in Norway is completely unpredictable - much like the UK and northern Europe. It could be cloudy and raining one minute and then clear up and the sun shines the next minute.

    Average temperatures in June are 18-20° Celsius.

    It’s all about clothing - if you have the right clothes you’ll be prepared for anything.

    Bring a hat, a rain jacket, warm socks for nighttime and a choice of lighter clothing to layer up in and you’ll be just fine!

  • If you’d like to join the paddling activities then ideally you’ll have already learned how to paddle board before joining us and will have at least 4 hours of paddling experience. If this is an issue let us know and we can help to recommend schools and independent instructors across the UK - potentially Europe and further afield too.

  • That’s absolutely fine - you can totally take it easy, do as little or as much as you like and join in whatever takes your fancy. This is your time to rest and revive your soul.

  • Items to bring to make your stay fantastic:

    Lightweight wet weather gear

  • We are aiming for a maximum capacity of 10 places but there are more places available - ideally we’d like to ensure a cosy, intimate vibe so will cap it at 12 maximum. This is a women only experience, one that also welcomes people who identify as women and are comfortable in a space that centres the feminine energy.

  • You can choose to come on your own but as you’ll likely already know me (Cami) then you’ll have at least one friend on the trip and by the end of the trip I’m pretty sure you’ll have at least 12 more! I will make it my duty to ensure we have time to get to know each other as well as down time away from the group for reenergising.

  • You can get sports activities included in your travel insurance - just make sure that SUP and hiking are both included in your cover! I will be asking you to verify you have this insurance before joining any of the activities.

  • This is an alcohol free experience, we kindly ask that all guests honour this. This is to protect the needs of the group as a whole. Anyone who is found to be consuming alcohol will be kindly asked to stop. It is up to the discretion of the SUP & Soul team whether continued participation in the experience is accepted.

Our Location

Full address: Eknesvegen 475 7624, Levanger, Norway

Trondheim Airport, Værnes is the nearest airport. From here it is about a 30-minute drive by car from the camp.

Ronglan train station is the nearest stop and is about 5km from the camp. Alternatively, Skogn train terminal can be used, from there it is about 10 km to the camp.

 

Intrigued, but have questions? Book a chat with Camilla, your Norway host…

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