Summary

There are interesting parallels between personal lifestyle choices and pottery. If I don't center the clay on the potter's wheel at the beginning, it becomes very difficult to turn the clay into a beautiful, well-formed vessel in the following steps.

In everyday life, we talk about living in balance, harmony, and connection. We all long for an authentic and balanced existence. A life centered in our inner core, connected to what is truly important to us. However, in almost every biography, there are circumstances, strokes of fate, and external influences that can throw us off balance for a time.

We then feel this emotional imbalance clearly and everyday life often becomes difficult. Therefore, my main concern is to help you return to a life in which you can connect with your inner sources and thereby find and receive clarity and direction for your life. The retreat at my old farm in southern Sweden is for individuals or couples. We determine individually which questions and topics we would like to work on. Before making a firm booking, we arrange a half-hour, free phone call to clarify what it's all about, what concerns, expectations, or goals you have. There is no fixed date; we determine the time frame for your break individually during the phone call. For 2026, I can offer you the following time slots:
- April 18 to 25, 2026 - May 16 to 23, 2026 - August 8 to 15, 2026 Doing something good for yourself in these stressful times, relaxing with good, deep conversations and finding yourself—that's what this time out is all about.

I am a mother of four adult children, a special education teacher, and an educator. In my free time, I enjoy music, including choir directing, and working artistically with clay, paint, and wool. As a side job, I run a studio as a ceramist in Germany and Sweden and accompany people in challenging life situations. I was trained as a coach at Paracelsus in Tübingen. I am currently training to become a logotherapist according to Viktor Frankl at the Institute for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis in Tübingen.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Personal Development, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Work Life Balance, Creative Retreats, Wellness, Detox Retreats
Date: Available all year round
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 2
Place: Stenberga, Sweden
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Services: Optional: Pick-up at Gothenburg Airport or Nässjö Train Station

Use of piano, pottery workshop, sauna, boat, bicycles, etc.

Four coaching sessions of 60 minutes each are included

Accommodation with full board

Accommodation

Built in 1896, the vacation home stands on a 2,800 square meter meadow property that extends into the adjacent forest. In addition to the main house, the grounds feature a large pottery workshop and an old barn that houses a wood storage area, woodworking shop, and winter garden. For evenings, there is a sauna and a wood-fired hot tub, and the beautiful terrace can be used to round off the day. The house is furnished with beautiful old Swedish furniture and modern technology. In the kitchen, meals are cooked on an old wood-burning stove or a modern ceramic hob. There is sleeping accommodation for four guests, and internet/WiFi is also available.

Catering

Full breakfast Simple lunch Coffee and homemade cake in the afternoon Dinner: cooking together, barbecuing in the garden when the weather is nice Vegetarian meals can be provided on request. I am happy to cater to special preferences or requests if I am notified in advance.

sequence

Before making a firm booking, it is a good idea to have a half-hour phone call so that I can get to know you and we can discuss your expectations, questions, and the goals of the break. Please send me a short request to arrange the phone call. The break is for individuals or couples and lasts a minimum of four and a maximum of seven days. We will clarify the exact scope during the phone call.

During the break, we will take advantage of the opportunities offered by my old farm in southern Sweden. Depending on your individual preferences and ideas, this may include: - Coaching, one-on-one conversations - Creative design with clay, painting, felting - Music and singing; you are welcome to bring your own musical instruments. A piano is available here.
- Enjoying nature in my rowboat on the lake or while swimming, hiking in the nearby nature reserve - Wellness: wood-fired sauna, hot tub - Good food: we cook together, vegan/vegetarian options are also available

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 31 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

For cancellations up to one month prior to arrival, 50% of the booking price will be charged as a cancellation fee. For cancellations up to three months prior to arrival, 10% of the booking price will be retained as a cancellation fee.

from $710 / 4 Days