Lofoten, Norway
6-12 August 2024
A weeklong arctic adventure filled with:
Learning new bodypainting techniques
Playful hula hooping
Movement meditations in nature
New international friendships
Arctic swimming
Healthy meals
We welcome you to connect body and mind
in a unique creative environment, led by
two adventurous and playful women.
Let´s create colorful memories together!
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About the
retreat creators
Vilija
Vilija is your teacher in bodyart and the connection to your inner nature. She is a 2 times world bodypainting champion, and the only artist that does bodyart in the arctic. Her work focuses on human rights and environment, especially in the Arctic region, because it is the most affected by climate change.
Vilija believes that change happens from within, by taking daily choices, doing smaller and bigger actions. In this unique retreat
her goal is to inspire you with a colorful arctic experience.
Fall in love with nature, art, yourself and life even more.
Disconnect to connect again!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth is your local guide and hoop dance instructor. She has lived in Lofoten for 9 years and will share her love and knowledge about the islands of Lofoten with you. During the week she will lead meditations, breathwork and movement practices for you to feel comfortable in your body and skin. Elisabeth has held several Hoop n Hike retreats, and loves to combine movement with nature hikes. As an experienced spaceholder, and with her local knowledge you can ask her anything and she
will make sure your arctic bodypaint experience will be an
unforgettable event in your life.
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SOON TO BE UPDATED FOR 2024
Last retreat example. Soon 2024 program will be updated
Retreat Base Camp
in Sandvika/ Skårungen
Kabelvåg, Lofoten
We found the perfect place for your best Arctic Bodypainting Retreat, next to the beach with an inspiring view of the Norwegian Sea surrounded by mountains and a little forest. This place will allow us to create, share, eat, relax, have adventures and colorful experiences together.
Sandvika camping and Skårungen lodge are two locations located right next to each other. This makes up for a variety of accomodation obtions, for you to find something that suits your budget and needs. It ranges from simple small cottages, to larger cabins, hotelrooms and even glamping. All the accomodations are located in the mids of the beautiful surroundings you only find in Lofoten.
In additon to each ones prefered housing, wether you choose to stay alone or share with 1 or 3 others, we will also have our creative, movement and meeting place in a big indoor room. Breakfast we will eat in the café/restaurant at Skårungen, and lunch/dinner will be served in various places (both outdoor and indoor) depending on that days schedule. Each cabin also has an own kithchen available for your own needs.
Relax the Arctic way
After a day filled with creative and adventurous activities we will have the possibility to let our bodies relax at the spa which includes hot tub, a sauna, an outdoor hot shower, and of course take dip in the arctic ocean, rest in a fancy hammock, a grass area and a beautiful wooden deck. Common facilities (showers & bathroom) in the main building are also included. It's a great place to get together just relax and enjoy.
Accommodation options
Traditional red house
option 1 A
Apartment for 4 people.
2 bedrooms where each room has two single beds. The apartment has a bathroom with a shower and a cozy livingroom with a kitchen.
2295 € EURO 1 person
Traditional red cabin
option 1 B
Single or shared room with 2 single beds, kitchen/living room, and bathroom with shower.
2700 EURO 1 person.
2080 EURO for each person if 2.
LUXURY GLAMPING
option 1 C
For 1 or 2 people. Located at next door site Skårungen. Queen-size bed, fireplace, lounge chair, and sanitary facilities nearby.
3120 EURO 1 person (availability is limited, be fast)
2510 EURO for each person if shared with 2.
HOTEL ROOM
option 1 D
This is located at the next-door site Skårungen, and is a room with a view.
2995 EURO 1 person (Availability is limited, be fast)
2445 EURO for each person if shared with 2.
The retreat costs
The Arctic Bodypainting Retreat all included total costs is 2295€ - standard shared accommodation costs 5 -12th Aug, meals, transfer, model, materials and administrative fee included.
Professional artist and retreat loyal participants from previous year gets a 10 % discount.
The offered housing for this price is the shared 4-person traditional red cabin/apartment ( 2 bedrooms - 2 people in each bedroom, it has a living room, bathroom, and its own kitchen). If you want a more luxurious option you can choose to stay in a private cabin, a hotel room or try out glamping (extra fees will apply).
In this intimate and unique retreat we only offer 8 places, to make sure everyone is seen, and get the best retreat possible.
To reserve your spot we offer different payment options.
You can pay all upfront,
or make a payment plan where you divide your costs in 2 or more installments.
The 5% administration fee is added to an invoice, note that bodypainting colors, some other materials, model fees, extra nights to stay costs extra.
Your Arctic Bodypaint retreat ticket is reserved as soon as we have received your first payment.
For any questions don´t hesitate to contact us!