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FeminineEssence Retreat
19 - 22 Nov 2026, Hurdal, Norway
A Weekend of Deep Feminine Restoration
Welcome to the beautiful Hurdal Gjestegård and enjoy 4 days together with other women in scenic natural surroundings. Through yoga, meditation, and gentle movement, you will be able to connect deeply with your true feminine essence.
This is an invitation for you to remember the inner wisdom, power, and magic that already lives within you.
This long weekend in November is for you if you are longing for more joy, presence, and a deeper connection with your body, mind, and soul. It is for you if you are feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stressed, and find it difficult to truly rest and relax. Perhaps you feel stuck in old patterns and are searching for new answers? Answers that already exist within your body, waiting to emerge and reveal themselves to you.
The retreat is led by two skilled and experienced facilitators, Johanna Lily and Malin. We invite you into a weekend rooted in feminine flow, softness, and deep nourishment. Our intention is to help you reconnect with your inner self through the harmony of nature and the wisdom of your own body. We want you to feel safe, seen, and fully supported throughout the entire experience.
Return to Your Natural Rhythm
In a world that constantly asks us to achieve more, give more, be more, and never slow down, many women find themselves living at a relentless pace — disconnected from the natural rhythm of their bodies, their own cycles, and the deep feminine wisdom that lives within them.
Many carry an overstimulated nervous system, high levels of stress, and the feeling of always moving on to the next thing on the list. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, imbalance, and a loss of connection with oneself.
This retreat is an invitation to the opposite.
A sacred pause.
A space where you can soften your shoulders, breathe more deeply, and return home to your body.
To rest.
To nourishment.
To presence.
To your feminine essence.
Together, we will create a safe and intimate space where you can ground yourself in your body, calm your nervous system, and soften out of performance, control, and external expectations — and into greater flow, pleasure, intuition, and inner peace.
Through somatic practices, feminine embodiment, breathwork, movement, rest, and sisterhood, you will be gently guided back to your natural rhythm and life force.
This is an opportunity to refill and reconnect — not because you need to become a new version of yourself, but because you are invited to remember who you already are.
Johanna Lily, with her extensive experience as a somatic coach and feminine embodiment guide, together with Malin, with her grounded presence and gentle approach as a yoga, mindfulness and breathwork teacher, will guide you through a transformative journey back to your feminine core.
Welcome to a space where you can soften, receive, and bloom together with other women.
Soften Into Your Body & Nourish Your Nervous System
During the retreat, we will explore feminine embodiment, somatic healing, movement, meditation, breath, and nervous system work — gentle practices that invite you out of the mind and back into your body.
Back into softness.
Back into feeling.
Back into yourself.
So many women move through life disconnected from their bodies, their emotions, their desires, and their feminine nature — constantly giving, doing, holding, achieving.
This work is an invitation to soften the armour.
To exhale.
To slow down enough to hear your own inner voice again.
Together, we create space for what has been pushed aside, suppressed, or forgotten to gently come to the surface — not to be fixed, but to be felt, witnessed, and loved.
Some moments may feel deeply nourishing and grounding. Others may awaken something within you that has been waiting to breathe, move, and be expressed.
We will also explore the healing power of our breath. Our breath is always with us — so simple, yet perhaps one of the most powerful tools we have. It is the connection to our own life force energy.
Breathwork is a term used for different breathing techniques that can guide you into a state similar to deep meditation.
There are many forms of breathwork, but during this retreat we will explore a gentle approach using an active, circular breath without pauses between the inhale and exhale.
Through conscious breathwork, you activate the body’s natural self-healing system, open space for suppressed emotions, and release stored stress, old patterns, and blockages — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Sometimes the experience feels soft, calming, and deeply relaxing. Other times, unresolved emotions may rise to the surface, which can become a profoundly transformative and healing experience.
Digital Detox & Quiet Time
During this retreat, you are also invited to completely disconnect from your mobile phone for 4 days — a rare luxury in today’s world of constant notifications and distractions.
The entire stay is phone-free, allowing you as a participant to fully relax, slow down, and be truly present. The endless stream of alerts and messages causes many of us to live in unnecessary stress and overstimulation. This is an opportunity to let go and allow the outside world to wait for a little while.
This is your time — an investment in yourself, your nervous system, your energy, and your inner wellbeing.
We encourage all participants to keep their phones turned off throughout the weekend, and Malin collects them upon arrival. You are welcome to share Malin’s phone number with friends and family so they can reach you if necessary. If this feels challenging for you, please contact Malin beforehand and we will find a solution together.
Malin uses a bell to gently guide the rhythm of the retreat — waking you in the morning, announcing yoga sessions, and calling everyone for meals. Everything is designed to help you remain fully present in the moment, without needing to think about time or schedules.
Hurdal Gjestegård
A Sanctuary To Land, Breathe, And Be Held
Hurdal Gjestegård is a historic building and the former parsonage of Hurdal. The guesthouse features spacious and light-filled bedrooms shared with other participants, with 2–4 women in each room.
Feedback from previous guests shows that sharing rooms has been a meaningful part of the experience, creating a sense of connection, warmth, and lasting memories together.
Throughout the weekend, you will be served nourishing vegan meals prepared with care and intention. Malin makes everything from scratch, offering a variety of flavorful and wholesome dishes. Many of the vegetables are homegrown and cultivated by Malins partner Andrew.
To truly relax and restore, it is important for the body to receive healthy nourishment and to enjoy meals in a calm and mindful way. Eating itself becomes a practice of presence during the retreat.
You will be served delicious raw food cakes and lovingly prepared vegan meals, all created to nourish both body and soul. Read about previous guests’ experiences and heartfelt feedback from past retreats.
Sauna, River Bathing & Nature Walks
On Saturday afternoon, we will have the opportunity to use our neighbor’s beautiful handcrafted sauna. The sauna is located right beside the river, Gjødingelva, only 200 meters from Hurdal Gjestegård.
The water is fresh, invigorating, and deeply revitalizing — offering a beautiful way to end the day. Afterwards, a warm dinner will be served, and we will close the evening with a sharing circle and restorative yoga before drifting into the deep rest of the night.
There will also be free time for you to recharge in solitude. Hurdal offers beautiful nature and scenic walking trails all year round. You can take peaceful walks in the surrounding area and visit the nearby eco-village.
Research shows that spending time in nature has a deeply calming effect on the nervous system. There is so much healing to be found here.
Retreat Schedule
Thursday
15:00 – 17:00 Arrival
17:00 – 18:00 Dinner & time to get settled and connect
18:00 – 19:00 Welcome circle & introduction
19:30 – 21:00 Restorative yoga & meditation
Friday
08:00 – 09:00 Morning yoga & meditation
09:15 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:30 Sharing circle & somatic movement practice
13:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Quiet time — rest, reflection, or nature walks
16:00 – 17:00 Breathwork session
18:00 Dinner
19:30 – 21:00 Restorative feminine practice & yoga nidra
Saturday
08:00 – 09:00 Morning yoga & meditation
09:15 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Sharing circle & feminine embodiment practice
13:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Quiet time — rest, reflection, or nature walks
15:00 – 17:00 Sauna & river bathing
18:00 Dinner
20:00 – 21:00 Yin yoga & guided dream journey
Sunday
08:00 – 09:00 Morning yoga & meditation
09:15 Breakfast & quiet time
11:00 Cacao ceremony, sharing & closing circle
13:00 Lunch & departure home
Please note that minor changes to the program may occur.
This Retreat Is For You If…
✧ You long to slow down and reconnect with yourself beneath the noise of everyday life
✧ You feel tired of always holding it all together and deeply crave softness, rest, and support
✧ Your nervous system feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly “on”
✧ You desire a deeper connection with your body, emotions, intuition, and feminine essence
✧ You are longing to feel more grounded, present, alive, and connected within yourself
✧ You crave space to breathe, feel, rest, and simply be — without needing to perform or achieve
✧ You are ready to soften out of survival mode and reconnect with your natural rhythm and life force
✧ You want to spend a nourishing weekend surrounded by women, nature, warmth, and meaningful connection
✧ You feel called to give yourself the pause your body and soul have been asking for
Feminine Essence Retreat
November 19 - 22, 2026
Early Bird (Until 20 of July)
6990,- NOK
Full Price
8990,- NOK
The retreat includes three nights of accommodation in a shared bedroom, as well as daily dinner, lunch, and breakfast. It also includes all sessions and experiences throughout the weekend, including yoga, meditation, somatic movement, sauna, cacao ceremony, and much more. Coffee, tea, fruit, and nuts will be available and served throughout the entire retreat.
A limited number of private and double rooms available, which can be booked for an additional fee of NOK 1,200 (or NOK 600 extra per person for a shared double room).
Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve private rooms for everyone. If having your own room is important to you, Malin can help arrange separate accommodation by renting a room in a home in the eco-village, located approximately 800 meters from Hurdal Gjestegård. The additional cost is paid directly to the host.
Approximately 800 meters from the guesthouse, you will also find Hurdalsjøen Hotel, where private rooms can be booked separately.
The retreat price without accommodation at the guesthouse is NOK 6,990.
Please inquire if you have any special requests regarding accommodation. We truly wish to meet the needs of all our guests as best we can — both when it comes to accommodation and food — and we always do our best to find a good solution for everyone.
*All purchases are final and non-refundable.
INVESTMENT
Meet Your Guides & Facilitators
Johanna Lily is a guide in feminine embodiment and work as a somatic coach. She supports women in returning home to their bodies, softening into their inner landscape, and reconnecting with the wisdom of the heart and womb.
Through her work, she invites women to move beyond survival mode and into embodied presence, safety, and vitality. With a trauma-informed approach, she weaves together somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), creating space for deeper self-connection and emotional integration.
Johanna has more than ten years of experience guiding women through 1:1 mentorship, group gatherings, and retreats. She is passionate about creating safe and nourishing spaces where the body is allowed to lead, and where every woman can meet herself with greater softness, honesty, and presence.
Malin is a certified yoga, mindfulness and breathwork instructor and has been running Hurdal Gjestegård since 2021. She hosts Silent Retreats there once every month, and for her, silence and mindfulness are among the most important tools for navigating both the small and great challenges of life.
Malin worked for more than 15 years as a civil engineer, living with high ambitions and a stressful everyday life. In 2021, her life took a major turn when she decided to make profound changes and begin living more in alignment with her true nature and personal design. Today, she lives what she teaches, practicing mindfulness and yoga every single day.
She is deeply passionate about sharing the message of mindfulness and presence with others and believes strongly in the importance of daily stillness practices.
The feminine essence is something every guest experiences when visiting the guesthouse. It is woven throughout the entire experience, and Malin guides with softness, warmth, and care. Participants often find themselves settling into a deep sense of peace, presence, and inner calm.
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