A Winter Wellness Journey to Sweden: a land steeped in the mystery + magic of the Northern Lights, long nights for dreaming, and community gathered to awaken to our greatest potential and truest selves.
Based on the 5 elements this retreat blends holistic practices, nature immersion, and ancient wisdom to support deep connection and personal transformation. Each day will be themed with an element to offer movement, meditation, ritual, art, and play for deeper exploration- both around + within.
Earth: Connection, nourishment, presence
Water: Flow + Emotional Healing
Fire: Transformation + Vitality
Air: Expansion + Inspiration
Ether: Stillness + Integration
Elemental Awakening
February 16-21st, 2026
Schedule:
Morning Meditation
Morning Movement Practice
Brunch
Workshop (Ritual, Art, or Nature)
Evening Restorative/Yoga Nidra
Dinner
In addition to what is scheduled there will be plenty of time for relaxing in sauna, cold plunge in the lake, star gazing, and searching for Aurora Borealis beneath the new moon - oh and during peak solar season! So chances are high we will be dazzled!
Workshops Include:
Rituals of Rest
Swedish Cardamom Bun Baking Class
Paint with Snow: Art As Integration
Tea Ceremonies
Say yes to you and join us for this unforgettable journey.
6 days/5 nights in the perfect winter wonderland includes bountiful brunches, delectable dinners, and all activities listed above.
Facilitators
This journey is guided by two experienced facilitators, Giuliana De Marchi and Meggie Woodruff. Both are Nurse Practitioners called to expand their offerings of wellness beyond traditional systems to create a space that sees, hears, and holds you all along the way.
Giuliana De Marchi E-RYT 500 and founder of Sunbeam Studio was led to healing arts from an early age. As an Oncology Nurse she found her way into mindfulness practices that have unfolded the journey of a lifetime studying yoga and somatic traditions. Giuliana weaves play, movement, breath, and philosophy together for deeper discovery of practice and yourself. Her classes move beyond the asana and approachable for all levels of students. Expect to find joyful harmonious flows that link you back to natural rhythms, yourself, and each other on this retreat!
Meggie Woodruff is based in Boston, MA and works as an oncology Nurse Practitioner. Outside of the hospital, Meggie makes pottery, using many of her own creations in her tea ceremonies. She has always had a love for deeper connections beyond the surface, finding herself exploring the transitional or liminal spaces. She recently completed a death doula certification program, with an interest in bringing ritual and ceremony back into these transitions.
Early Bird Pricing through September 30th
Triple Room:
$1850 per person
Twin Room:
$1975 per person
Single Room:
$2500 per person
Regular Robins Starting October 1st
Triple:
$1950 per person
Twin Room:
$2075 per person
Single Room:
$2700 per person
***While conditions are impeccable northern light appearance is not guaranteed.
**flights/transportation is not included. An easy train ride north of Stockholm to Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
Testimonials from Past Retreats
“Giuliana, there is no way I can express my gratitude for all the ways I've been positively impacted by you. The time was intentional and flowing, there was no rush but an eager excitement for each next thing. The agenda was perfect, I loved the ice breaking, I loved the buffer times to allow each phase to begin and end in their own time, the food was exquisite, the conversations, the laughs, the trees, the books, crafting, plunging, all the boot tying and untying! THANK YOU Giuliana for your kindness, grace, wisdom and leadership. “
‘Giuliana, this was a profound and enriching experience; I really don't know what more to say . . . my heart feels larger than its container . . . thank you :)”
“This is my first tea ceremony and it was just touching and beautiful. I came in with an overflow of emotions and seeing Meggie beautiful gestures and rooted in tradition rituals was incredible. The tea also gave me a heartwarming experience to the contrary of what happens to me usually with anything with caffeine. This ceremony is truly a beautiful spiritual ritual and way to meet yourself. “
“Giuliana - your warmth, good humor and gentle kindness are all things I've come to cherish in your yoga classes and it was really lovely experiencing these qualities continuously over an entire weekend! I also came to appreciate your creativity and joie de vivre in a much deeper way.”
