Nature Retreat for Women
Your time out - 7 days sea kayaking along Sweden's coastal archipelago
09 – 15 | August | 2026
This kayak trip is an invitation to get closer to yourself. You set off into the vastness of the Swedish archipelago and encounter nature.
Both the external and your inner nature.
Sea Kayaking with Coaching in Sweden
Outdoors, in contact with the elements, it is easier for us to leave everyday life behind and be fully present in the here and now. Moving together in nature creates space for you. Space for reflection and your own processes. Through targeted exercises and invitations, you are called to connect with your own nature. You will be carried by the power of the landscape and the group of women.
We travel by sea kayak through the tranquil island world of Sweden's east coast. Countless small islands, smooth granite rocks, quiet bays, ancient pine forests, pristine lichens, and wide horizons form a unique natural environment. Most of these islands are uninhabited, and thanks to Sweden's “everyman's right,” we are allowed to spend the night there.
We live outdoors for several days, with everything we need, paddling from island to island and setting up camp in different locations. Together we build a group camp and prepare delicious meals. We sleep under the starry sky, with or without a tarp, and enjoy the simple life in and with nature.
This trip is not a survival adventure. It is an experience that touches, nourishes, and strengthens you internally.
What is this retreat about?
This week is a space for experience. In the simple life outdoors, we are confronted with ourselves and automatically focus on the essentials. You leave your everyday life behind. This creates space for experiences and insights that have little room at home. We create a safe environment in which growth and connection can flourish.
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I accompany you with methods from nature coaching, systemic conversation, and experiential education. Through targeted exercises and suggestions, you are invited to connect with your own nature. Rituals and conversations support you in this process.
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During this conscious break, you will get to know yourself better. Your comfort zone will expand and you will build resilience. Your confidence in your own abilities will be strengthened. Many participants find this to be a very powerful experience that lasts beyond the trip itself.
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Many women find that in an all-female group, it is easier for them to focus on their own needs and follow their own path, free from social norms. A special atmosphere of trust, openness, and mutual support develops.
“Immersed in nature, I can find myself.”
Testimonials
"I did an overnight “Leadership in Nature Immersion” with Linda and absolutely loved it. She is incredibly calm, competent and supportive and expertly guided our group in a way where we were always on our learning edge but never in the panic zone! At the end of the experience everyone shared how special it was to combine this work in nature with being in a group of just women.
We left feeling really empowered by what we had done together, as well as newly inspired by the ways that we had interacted with nature as a muse for our own leadership. I highly recommend an outdoor experience with Linda, it offers a unique chance to escape from the everyday and to reconnect deeply to yourself, others and nature."
— Michelle, Switzerland“The ‘Leadership Nature Immersion – Overnight Forest Experience’ with Linda was a very enriching and impressive experience in nature for me. Accompanied by an appreciative group of women and Linda’s competent, empathetic guidance, a space of trust and self-reflection was created in which we learnt key leadership and life skills at the same time. Thank you very much, Linda, I would love to participate again!”
— Alexandra, 33 Years
“The Leadership Nature Immersion weekend with Linda is truly an experience for those who love outdoor adventures or want to explore in a safe environment. Linda’s approach to spending time in nature is very unique: She makes you feel safe and your needs are taken care of during this journey. You will learn how to make your own “little home” with Linda’s great guidance no matter your previous experience. Until this immersion, I would think the food in nature must be basic, but my perspective has completely changed after having the most delicious Thai curry and chocolate cupcakes!
I left this overnight forest experience with a sense of confidence and feeling rejuvenated. I recommend it to everyone who is willing to learn about leadership from nature and to handle unusual situations in a mindful way.”
— Zehra, 30 Years
"As a city girl through and through, spending a night building a camp, cooking, and sleeping outside was out of my comfort zone. Yet, guided by Linda's expertise, patience and kindness, I felt completely comfortable and had a lot of fun! The time simultaneously flew by and was completely relaxing, as Linda guided us on how to work with the land we were on, explained how to use the resources around us respectfully, and gave us the freedom to experiment with what called us.
Making and tending to the fire was an especially meditative experience, and cooking the delicious menu on our fire Linda had organized was particularly rewarding! I would highly recommend anyone to follow Linda into the wilderness for a night of relaxation, meditation, great conversation and peace away from the hustle of daily life."
— Anne, 31 Years
“I spent a wonderful weekend with Linda and a group of incredible women in the forest and connected to nature in a way I have never before. It was grounding, nurturing and exciting. Nature has a special way to help you root and connect with your true self. Linda is a very skillful guide and coach who makes you feel welcome and safe at all times . And we prepared amazing food!”
— Mira, 36 Years
Costs
The following services are included in the price:
• Nature coaching impulses and reflection exercises
• Personal support within the group framework
• Planning, organization, and support
• Safety briefing and route selection
• Kayak rental and additional equipment (paddles, life jackets, spray decks)
• Group equipment (cooking utensils, group camp, tarp material for “bedroom,” etc.)
• Learning how to build your “bedroom” and group camp
• Meals (excluding first dinner in the restaurant at the campsite, approx. CHF 15–30)
• Learning various outdoor cooking techniques
• Support in organizing the first night at the campsite (e.g., reservation of a 4-bed bungalow)
Total price for 7 days of nature experiences: CHF 1’870 per person
Minimum number of participants: 5 people
Not included in the price:
• Individual travel to Valdemarsvik / Camp Kust Ekön
• Personal equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping mat, dry bags, and other items) -> for more information on equipment, see FAQ
• First dinner at the restaurant on the campsite, approx. CHF 15–30
• First night's accommodation at the campsite (cost approx. CHF 20–40 per person): Due to individual arrival times and travel/vacation plans, not all participants will require the same type of accommodation. If you are traveling in your camper van, you will need a parking space. Other participants will share a 4-bed bungalow. Others will sleep in tents for one night. Further information will be provided after registration. I am happy to help you organize your accommodation for the first night.
• Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Requirements
✓ You want an active break with wind, water, forests, rocks, sun, and wide-open spaces.
✓ You are curious to get to know yourself better and develop personally.
✓ You can swim.
✓ You are physically and mentally healthy.
✓ Your basic fitness level allows you to be active outdoors in the fresh air for 24 hours, to sit and sleep on the ground. On the water, we adapt the pace and routes to the participants and the conditions on the day. We don't paddle every day. However, you can expect to paddle for 2–5 hours on a daily stage.
✓ You have a good dose of team spirit. We travel as a group and support and complement each other with different qualities.
✓ You can be a beginner at kayaking. If you already know how to kayak, that's fine too.
✓ You don't have to be a competitive athlete.
✓ You don't have to be an outdoor professional.
If you have any uncertainties or questions about health and fitness, let's talk and find out whether the trip is suitable for you.
Questions?
Contact and registration
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