Skåne Summer
Retreat
FRIDAY 31th MAY — SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 2024
Welcome to bring all aspects of you to this weekend of gathering, presence, exploration, warmth and nature.
We’ll gather together in Österlen at the wonderful, Bäddar och Ängar, to feel nourished and nurtured while welcoming the season of summer.
Being present together in nature in this potent blossoming time. Awakening the pleasure of being alive and a curious + playful spirit.
It is a retreat planned to caretake you as a whole through a variety of practices including; Pilates, Garuda Yoga, Yoga Nidra (non sleep deep rest), Sound bath, Meditation & Journaling.
The Retreat Space
—Bäddar & ängar
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Bäddar och Ängar, a charming bed and breakfast, is located in the enchanting Swedish countryside (Tomelilla) surrounded by beautiful walking paths and 25 minutes from the farm are the beaches Stenshuvud and Knäbäckshusen.
Gitte, the heart of the farm, has truly created a serene and charming atmosphere. During the retreat we will enjoy morning, afternoon and evening classes in the light-filled yoga room, relax or jacuzzi together in the afternoon. Maybe even take in some crisp fresh country air during walks in the nature surrounding us. Or read, nap; spending your free time however you wish. Coming together again to enjoy nourishing dinners in the orangery.
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We will have the entire place to ourselves. All rooms have their own bathroom and shower with access to the garden or fields. There are small shared rooms, larger shared rooms and a limited amount of single rooms available.
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YSTAD (20-minute drive) — Ystad is characterized by medieval cobblestone streets lined with pastel-colored half-timbered houses and sun-drenched squares. Here you’ll find a large selection of museums, original shops and cozy cafes.
KIVIK (25-minute drive) — Kivik is said to be an idyllic fishing village.
SIMRISHAMN (30-minute drive) — Simrishamn is a coastal resort with old fishing traditions, pastel-colored houses and cozy cobbled streets.
ÖSTERLEN is a little paradise located in the south-eastern part of Sweden. It’s often characterized by the beautiful scenery of land, sea and rolling hills, a slower way of life and the friendly atmosphere.
Here you can find beautiful nature & hiking trails like (Backaleden), beaches like (Knäbäckshusens strand) museums, castles (like Christinehof), local food, charming farm shops and quaint fishing villages.
The Magical —Österlen
The Retreat —Ingredients
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PILATES & GARUDA.
Miriam’s style of teaching is classical pilates as a base mixed with yoga and more contemporary teachings . The result is a fluid class where movement quality is our focus, giving you an efficient and enjoyable way of training your body.
She loves supporting you by giving hands on adjustments, and she has the ability to see everyone in the group, resulting in a safe and efficient (sweaty) class.
Pilates is an excellent workout for the core and overall body strength. You can expect enhanced stability, mobility, stamina, flexibility and balance.
Garuda Yoga combines the flow and spiritual element of yoga with the focus and core of Pilates into a holistic and organic form of exercise that creates calm, mobility and strength.
The fascia, the connective tissue that transmits power between the muscles of the body, is an important focus of this method. Breathing guides you through the movements, activates the body heat and increases energy.
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YOGA NIDRA, SOUND BATH & REIKI:
Rest is essential for our brain, body and being. Therefore we will dive into several practices to support us and leave us feeling rested: sound bath, yoga nidra (non sleep deep rest) , guided meditation and reiki. We will ease into the evening preparing us for sleep with a special class before we go to bed.
Yoga Nidra is a method of self-care that promotes deep relaxation. Providing permission to find and explore your sensations, feelings, emotions, thoughts and visualisations, all the while remaining in relaxed awareness.
A Sound bath only requires you to lie down and listen while different instruments are being played; crystal singing bowls and chimes. The created soundscapes ease you into meditation, relaxation and daydreaming and often inspires a deep rest, and a shifting of awareness. Some even drift into sleep.
Reiki is a form of energetic therapy that works to soothe and balance your physical, mental, emotional and energy bodies while stimulating deep relaxation, rejuvenation and your body’s own natural ability to heal and recover.
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Writing is a big part of my daily life and supports me in exploring, processing life and gaining clarity. Therefore I want to weave the practice into my retreats.
During this retreat that can look like having specific writing prompts in a workshop, free writing before a sharing circle or after a session.
You don’t need any experience to try it. And it is of course voluntary. If you feel open to try it - the practice can actually surprise you by giving you answers to questions you might not even know you had.
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A sharing circle is a safe space for us to gather, where we get to see and be seen, where we get to listen and be heard.
We will explore different themes and it will be a part of our welcoming and closing circle.
There is something magical that happens when we come together and share from an authentic place. Getting the opportunity to be fully present while listening to others.
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During the afternoon and evening there will be plenty of free time to go to the beach, enjoy the jacuzzi or simply nap, read, relax and enjoy the restful surroundings and nature.
LOVE NOTE — FROM A PAST RETREAT
I am so incredibly glad that I got to participate in a retreat with Miriam.
It helped me shift my mindset and brought me back in harmony ready for the coming season. Which was especially important for me as I was carrying my first child.
The teaching environment & classes were free from prestige, and the focus was on completely tuning into our selves and exploring from there.
The combination of movement practices, meditation and reflection was just what I wanted.
I can highly recommend you to attend any of her coming retreats.
— Louise
Our chef
The food we eat is such a big part of our life. We gather around meals and have some of our best conversations over it. In my opinion offering food that is nourishing and feels nurturing is an essential part of any retreat as well as daily life.
Therefore I am proud to present Hanna, our chef for the weekend.
She has great experience as a retreat chef. It is in fact her 8th time at Bäddar och Ängar. She has an uplifting spirit, loves nourishment, nature & travel and is a yoga teacher currently living in Malmö.
The schedule is subject to small changes.
Please know that all classes are optional to attend, you can curate the retreat to your own specific needs (if you need some extra alone time, take it)
The Schedule — day to day
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ARRIVAL DAY
14.00 check-in
15.00 light fika & alcoholfree welcome drink in the garden. Movement class + meditation practice & welcoming circle
18.30 dinner in the Orangerie
20.00 sound healing + reiki + aromatherapy to prepare for sleep
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7.30 tea/coffee/snack
8.30 morning meditation in nature & pilates class
10.15 brunch
— free time —
14.30 afternoon fika
15.00 workshop + yoga nidra
18.00 dinner in the orangerie
19.15 evening class in the barn
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DEPARTURE DAY
7.30 tea/coffee/snack
8.30 movement class & sound bath
10.15 brunch
11.30 closing circle + meditation
14.00 light ‘departure’ lunch
Accommodation
& Pricing
Standard Shared Room
TWO PEOPLE PER ROOM
5500 sek/person
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Spacious Shared Room
TWO PEOPLE PER ROOM
5700 sek/person
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Single Room
ONE PERSON PER ROOM
6300 sek/person
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All prices include a 1500 sek non-refundable deposit. Please see the cancelation policy for further details.
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Due to room set up and limited spaces, this particular retreat is aimed towards women, unless, however, you are booking together with a partner, friend, or the like and can share accommodations.
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There are three different room types:
Standard Shared Room (2 people per room)
Large Shared Room (2 people per room)
Single Room (limited availability)
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All room types are first come, first serve. Your room option is booked when full payment is received.
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You can book your spot at the retreat via the button below. Full payment is what secures your room choice.
The Retreat —Details
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— 2 nights in selected accommodation (sheets from AB Småland and towels are also included)
— All meals : 2 morning fikas, 2 brunches, 2 afternoon fikas, 2 dinners
—Daily Pilates/Garuda yoga classes 1-1,5 hours (3h)
— One 2h workshop + yoga nidra practice
— Two evening classes preparing you for sleep
— Two Sharing circles
— Journaling/ reflective inquiry and Reiki will be woven throughout the classes and writing prompts will be given
— High quality yoga props (mats, bolsters, blocks and straps)
— The jacuzzi is available to enjoy during afternoon free time and evenings
— Coffee, tea and water are available throughout our stay
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— Travel to and from Bäddar och Ängar
— Personal expenses
— Excursions outside of the retreat
— Travel and/or trip cancellation insurance
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— Clothing for exercise
— Cozier, warm and comfortable clothes for the rest practices like yoga nidra/sound bath.
— Slippers/wool socks to keep your feet warm (can be good even when it’s summer)
— Journal and pen (optional if you want to explore the writing promps)
— Reusable water bottle
— Bathing suit and bathing towel or robe (jacuzzi)
— Anything you might need to make your sleeping experience and our time together feel extra comfortable: an eye pillow, essential oil, etc.
— Anything you might need to make your free time more enjoyable; a book, knitting project etc.
The Practical —Information
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May 31st - June 2nd (Friday - Sunday)
Friday Arrival - 14.00
Sunday Departure - 14.00 (after lunch)
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Full payment is what reserves your spot and room choice for the retreat.
Payment for each person includes a 1500 sek non-refundable deposit.
Payment is made via invoice and is due within 14 days of confirmation that there is a spot for you.
Unless there is an otherwise written agreement with Miriam, if your payment is not received on time, your spot will be made available for another to book.
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REFUND + CANCELLATION POLICY
Sometimes, unfortunately, the unforeseen happens and you are forced to cancel or rebook.
Your spot in the retreat can be canceled free of charge (including non-refundable deposit) within 14 days from the date that you receive confirmation of your place, not from the date you completed your payment.
The above 14 day cancellation policy does not apply if you book less than 14 days before the start of the retreat. For cancellations made on or before April 20th full refund is given minus the deposit.
After April 20th, if you are unable to attend you can transfer the place to another participant (this is something you take care of yourself).
Should you become ill or have an emergency, Miriam will do her best to transfer your place to someone if there is a waiting list.
Please remember to always have valid travel and trip cancellation insurance. In addition, there are no refunds for retreats conducted by Miriam.
If you arrive late or need to leave the retreat early, you will not receive any refund on the remaining time of your scheduled stay.
We understand that this policy may seem strict and it’s definitely part of the process that can feel uncomfortable to enforce, but it is enforced due to the strict cancellation policy of the retreat space itself.
Due to the non-recoverable payments that are made in advance to various parties to plan this retreat, exceptions to the refund and cancellation policy cannot be made.
Thank you for understanding and respecting our policies. For any specific questions, please email Miriam
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Due to illness, limited number of attendees or circumstances outside of Miriam’s control, Miriam reserves the right to cancel the retreat.
In the unfortunate event of a cancellation, you will receive a FULL refund (included the deposit). Miriam does not accept the responsibility for any costs incurred, including airfare and travel plans.
For more information or any specific questions, please email Miriam
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Do not forget to take out a valid travel insurance with cancellation protection via your home insurance or another company, and be well updated regarding your insurance conditions, if you need to cancel your trip in the event of illness or the like.
Miriam and the retreat center accept no liability for loss, damage, injury or illness whilst you are participating in the retreat or for any travel costs to and from the training site.
FAQs
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The retreat space is located in Tomelilla, in the south of Sweden. About one hour east of Malmö by car.
ADDRESS: Bäddar & Ängar, LOGI GAMLEGÅRD EVERÖD, 273 93 Tomelilla, Sweden
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Yes! Everyone is welcome, from the new beginner to the advanced practitioner.
Miriam’s classes are taught with options along the way so you can increase or decrease the intensity to suit your level.
Pilates and Garuda are low-impact workouts making it safe but still effective. In addition Miriam has a knack for seeing all members of the group and guide them hands-on when needed, allowing for a wide range of attendees to join (even pregnant women).
Injuries or special conditions?
Let Miriam know in the registration form so she can prepare movement options adapted for you so you can get the most out of the classes.
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We have room for 12-15 attendees depending on the room set ups.
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All classes are held in Swedish or English, depending on the group.
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If you’re traveling by car you can easily plug the coordinates into google maps to see the driving distance from your location.
Bäddar och Ängar (fd. Logi Gamlegård), GAMLEGÅRD, Everöd, 273 93 Tomelilla
You can also take the train and bus to Bäddar & Ängar.
The closest train stops are Ystad or Tomelilla and then you can hop on Skånetrafiken bus 4 and head north to the Lerskogsvägen stop.
The bus stops on the country road just outside Bäddar & Ängar.
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Check in begins at 14.00.
If you are arriving earlier than that please contact the retreat space:
Phone: 0739713837
Email: info@baddaroangar.com
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When signing up, there is an option to let me know if you are booking with a friend and, if desired, I will book you both together.
Otherwise, room set-ups with be mostly intuitive pairing.