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Solara

Mindfulness & Meditation

Small-group meditation retreats in Sweden & Bali

Guided meditation, breathing practice, journaling and stretches of intentional quiet, led by teachers with formal mindfulness training.

Every retreat below has fixed dates, a published price per person and a group of up to 14 guests, with an on-site host as well as the facilitators.

A woman meditating on a grassy slope at sunset

Upcoming dates

What is a small-group meditation retreat?

A SOLARA meditation retreat is five nights of short, guided practice for beginners: sitting meditation, gentle breathwork, mindful walks and mornings held in silence. Spring Stillness in Sweden takes 12 guests and Breath & Stillness in Bali takes 14. Each session teaches one practical technique you can keep using at home.

Who it suits

  • You are new to meditation or want to restart
  • You would like time away from screens
  • You want simple techniques you can keep using at home
  • You are curious about silence but want it invited, not enforced

Who it doesn't suit

  • You are looking for therapy or treatment for a mental health condition
  • You need a reliable internet connection
  • You are pregnant or have a heart condition, epilepsy or recent surgery and haven't contacted us first

Level and fitness

Both meditation weeks are beginner friendly and need no experience. Guided sits last 20 to 40 minutes and breath practices are slow and gentle. Amara Osei screens every Breath & Stillness guest by email before the retreat.

A typical day

  1. Early morningGentle movement with Elin, then a guided sit
  2. 08:30Breakfast
  3. MorningOn silent days, sits and walking meditation until lunch
  4. 13:00Lunch
  5. AfternoonMindful forest walk, or canoes and swimming
  6. Early eveningEvening sit and the wood-fired sauna
  7. 19:00Dinner

Questions

Do I have to stay silent?

Silence is invited, not enforced. Spring Stillness has two silent mornings that last until lunch, and Breath & Stillness has one. In Sweden, phones are handed in voluntarily at the start of each silent morning. If you need to speak, step outside quietly.

How much meditation is there each day?

On Spring Stillness, Marcus Hale teaches three guided sits a day of 20 to 40 minutes plus a mindful forest walk. Breath & Stillness has two guided sessions a day, breath and meditation in the morning and yoga nidra or sound in the evening: 10 sessions over five nights.

Is this a form of therapy?

No. These retreats teach meditation and breathing as everyday skills, and they are not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you live with a health condition and want to attend, please contact us before booking so we can talk it through honestly.

How much does a meditation retreat cost?

Spring Stillness (20 to 25 May 2027) starts at €1,290 in a shared twin, or €1,190 if you book by 31 January 2027, with a €400 deposit. Breath & Stillness (7 to 12 October 2027) starts at €1,490, or €1,390 by 30 April 2027, with a €450 deposit and one 60-minute massage included.

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