Re-cap: Nordic Nurture & A Return to the Elements

In the heart of the Norwegian woods, seven women from different corners of the world gathered to reconnect with something ancient in us – our connection to nature.

Over four days at NORD, we explored practices through the elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Each day carried its own element, reflected in the food we shared, the movements we practiced, the rituals we held, and the intentions we set.

This retreat was inspired by the essence of Nordic wellness. Simplicity, presence, and connection to nature. We stripped away the modern noise, returning to the raw and grounding comfort of being fully present in nature. And in the midst of nothing, we found true luxury – morning coffee and a beautiful sunrise. Barefoot walks while the forest awakens. Lymphatic yoga and self-massage to the sound of rain. Looking up and seeing only pine trees stretching endlessly toward the sky.

NORD was the perfect place for this. A family-run place built on generations of care and deep respect for the land. Every detail breathes intention, from the traditional sapmì Lavvo Shala where the movement practices and ceremonies were held, to the animals that roam freely, and the Birds-nest Sauna with a stunning lake view. This place was magic – and held us so perfectly in everything we did.

Throughout the retreat, Emilie led movement classes infused with yoga and mindfulness – from grounding flows to fiery sequences, forest meditations and beautiful sharing circles. 

Vilde guided nourishing rituals – a purifying sauna ritual for all the senses, and carefully curated meals that felt like little ceremonies themselves.

In the end, we left with pine in our hair, open hearts, new friends, new recipes, and a profound reminder that luxury comes in many forms, and this, perhaps, is the purest and most meaningful of them all.

A big thank you to Silje @soulshinebysilje for the amazing pictures and moments you captured throughout the retreat🤍