Nature of Wonder

You learn what it takes to survive and thrive in the wilderness. You acquire practical skills to survive and thrive in the wild, such as how to make shelter, build an effective fire, and navigate in deep wilderness.

We wake you gently in the morning to gather around the fire and start the day with natural movement and breathing exercises to strengthen our bodies. We then meditate together and guide you into a deep state of surrender to listen to what nature has to tell us. We focus on embracing the ways of nature, and you will immediately apply what you have learned. For example, you learn how to use your senses to become completely aware of your environment and discover what the plants, trees and animals can tell you about yourself. You will receive contemplative exercises based on indigenous wisdom, after which you are free to roam in nature on your own and reflect on the larger currents in your life.

We also use ancient techniques to help you merge with nature and find inner peace, such as vision quests, in which you will be on your own in the wilderness for an extended period within a safe container. We spend time in complete silence to become more attuned and sensitive to nature’s guidance and wisdom. And in the evenings, we sit around the fire, playing music and telling stories under the stars.

No. We designed these journeys to be accessible for reasonably fit and healthy people. You will be in a safe space, supported by an experienced team, so you can feel at ease and allow the ways of the wilderness to come to you naturally. If you doubt whether you can go on this journey, please don’t hesitate to contact Sacha at [email protected].

Most of us have never learned how to be comfortable outside, especially in bad weather. Learning to dress for the outdoors is simply life-changing. When we know what to bring and wear, our bodies can relax and become intimate with nature in all its shapes and forms.

When you join, you receive a detailed packing list explaining what you need and why you need it, including recommendations for all budgets. Expect a simple list to fulfil your basic needs in the forest, like a tarp, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, headlamp, and clothing to keep you warm and dry, as well as a backpack and tools like a knife, folding saw, firesteel, compass, water bottle, and cooking pot. We keep it simple, encouraging you to do more with less, relying on skills instead of bringing more equipment.

The wilderness will be our accommodation. At a leisurely pace, we will explore the wilderness of Fulufjället, setting up camp in the ancient forests at the foot of the mountains. We give ourselves more than enough time to reflect, practice the ways of the wild and live with each other as a tribe. There are plenty of pristine lakes, rivers, and streams where you can wash. You will prepare and carry your food and equipment for this journey. Of course, you will receive all the guidance you need to prepare yourself well.

The journey starts at the eastern edge of Fulufjället, where we will stay overnight in a cabin so we can hike out together early the next morning. You can choose to drive with us from the Netherlands the day before and take the ferry to Scandinavia together.

Alternatively, you can also fly or take a bus to Sweden and then take a train to Särna, where you can get to the park’s edge by bus, and we can pick you up. We return to the park’s edge in the late morning of the last day of the journey so we can continue travelling home. If you drive back with us to the Netherlands, you’ll be back home the day after. You will connect with the other participants so we can make plans together.