A wholehearted fall retreat
Mora, 5-8 Nov 2026
The Retreat
Welcome to A wholehearted fall retreat — 4 days to move with joy, nourish the soul, cultivate meaningful connections, and transition into a quieter, more restful season. Expect daily yoga, breathwork and meditation, along with sauna, cold plunges, walks in nature, guided introspection, and plenty of time to just be in stillness. Not to mention, delicious food and daily fika made by our private chef.
Let's be honest, November can be a little depressing — as the temperature drops, the days grow darker, summer feels like a distant memory, yet the holiday season seems too far away. Let's gather to fill our cups to the brim, embrace our true selves, and plant a seed for a more wholehearted way of living. The only thing you have to do is to relax and enjoy — everything will be taken care of.
Book your spotThe Space
The retreat will take place at the beautiful Sandsgården, a traditional Dala homestead in Gopshus, a charming village just outside Mora in Dalarna — a region renowned for its rich heritage and often described as the cultural heart of Sweden. Surrounded by mountains and breathtaking nature, it is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
Fun fact: The trail used for Vasaloppet, the world’s largest long-distance cross-country ski race, runs right through the property.
Your Host
Madeleine, aka Majsan, is a yoga teacher, life coach and facilitator from Stockholm. Yoga has been a part of her life since her late teens, and her practice has taken many shapes and forms over the years. With 5 years of teaching experience and 600 hours of yoga training, she is constantly learning and evolving, both as a student and a teacher of yoga.
Her signature classes are dynamic and playful, and draw influences from various styles of yoga such as Jivamukti and Katonah yoga®, often with a touch of breathwork and meditation. She is passionate about guiding people toward joyful and wholehearted experiences — on and off the mat.
The components for a typical Majsan retreat include yoga, nature, nourishing food, sauna, cold plunges and guided introspection. Her wish is for guests to leave the retreat not only feeling grounded and filled with joy — but also with deeper clarity and new insights.
“A truly magical retreat nestled in the Swedish countryside. I felt so taken care of and held, with every need satisfied for a weekend of autumnal reflection and spiritual rejuvenation. Sauna, cold plunge, forest walks, and the best farm to table meals you could dream of. [...]”
-- Previous retreat guest
How to Get There
By train: From Stockholm you can take a train to Mora, either directly or make a transfer in Borlänge. From Mora station we will arrange a shared taxi to Sandsgården (not included in the retreat price), which takes about 20-30 min. More information about recommended trains will be shared after booking.
By car: From Stockholm it’s roughly 4-4.5 hours by car, either via E4 and/or road 70. The address is Spjotvägen 8, 792 94 Mora.
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in is from 4 PM on Thursday, a welcome fika will be served. Our first class will be at 5 PM, so plan accordingly. Make sure you’ve had lunch or bring some snacks, as our first meal together will be dinner.
- Check-out is at 11 AM on Sunday. We will end the retreat with a brunch, before parting ways. For those taking the train, we will arrange for a taxi to take you back to Mora station (not included in the retreat price).
- Exact times subject to change.
What a Day Could Look Like
- 8:00 Morning yoga
- 9:30 Breakfast
- Free time
- 13:30 Lunch
- Free time
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Evening session
“This was my first yoga retreat and WOW what a wonderful experience. Majsan made me feel so welcome from the moment I arrived. [...] I have done yoga for many years and Majsan is one of the best yoga teachers I have ever encountered. Her presence combined with spiritual and healing knowledge make that little extra glimmer to the morning, evening and afternoon yoga we got to experience [...] So grateful for the people I met and for this weekend, made my life change in a new direction.”
-- Previous retreat guest
What’s Included?
- 3 nights accommodation, 4 days retreat
- Home-cooked meals (full board) and daily fika
- Daily yoga, breathwork and meditation
- A workshop on Wholehearted living with Madeleine
- Use of sauna, communal spaces and surrounding area with beautiful nature and trails to enjoy and explore
Accomodation
Early Bird! Shared double room 7.900 SEK*
Double room with en-suite bathroom, shared with one other person. Price is per person.
Early Bird! Private room 9.900 SEK*
Private room with en-suite bathroom. Price is per person.
Shared double room 8.900 SEK
Double room with en-suite bathroom, shared with one other person. Price is per person.
Private room 10.900 SEK
Private room with en-suite bathroom. Price is per person.
*Early bird prices available until July 30th.
Book your spotSign up & Payment
- To reserve your spot: 1. fill out the booking form 2. wait for a confirmation email 3. pay the non-refundable booking fee of 3000 SEK.
- To secure your spot, the full amount has to be paid latest 5 weeks prior to retreat start (Oct 1st).
- If you book the retreat less than 5 weeks prior to start, you pay the full amount in one payment.
- Payment options include bank transfer, swish and paypal (transaction fees not included).
- If you’re paying via your company, it’s possible to request an invoice.
“We had an amazing, relaxing, heartwarming and very intimate experience at the [retreat]. The combination of beautiful nature, silence, yoga, meditation, meeting new friends, community, sauna/cold baths and manifestations for the upcoming year was a true boost of your body and mind.”
-- Previous retreat guest
Allergies
All meals will be vegetarian. Please let us know in the booking form if you have any food allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please note that there will be a dog at the retreat.
Cancellation Policy
- A refund of the remaining amount (total amount minus the 3000 SEK booking fee) is available if you cancel your spot latest 5 weeks prior to start (Oct 1st), no refund thereafter.
- Please verify that you have valid insurance, in case of sudden illness or other unforeseen events.
- If the retreat is cancelled on the organizer's behalf, you are entitled to a 100% refund. This does not cover additional expenses made by participants, such as travel costs.
- In rare circumstances beyond our control — including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, epidemics, extreme weather, government restrictions, transportation disruptions or other unforeseen events — we may need to postpone or cancel the retreat. In the event of force majeure, we will do our best to offer an alternative date or offer a partial refund where possible, taking into account any costs already incurred.
Questions?
Email hello@madeleineauvinen.com with any questions.
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