In The Belly of the Night
with Natasha Lythgoe and Geeta Stilwell
22nd – 26th January 2025
Skinnskatteberg, Sweden
Our scandinavian women’s retreat
Blending old wisdoms with contemporary culture,
coming home to our natural self
Is there a way to remember and embody this primal belonging? We believe so.
We will gather as a community of women, draw on the wisdom of our matrilineal lineage, and connect to the wild, both within us and around us.

Sensing our belonging to the world

In the Inuit language there is a word – qarrtsiluni – which means something akin to sitting together quietly in the dark waiting expectantly for something creative to happen. Expectant. Emergent. Not yet known.
This collective inscendence will sit at the heart of our days together.
‘Inscendence’ as opposed to ‘transcendence.’ Whereas transcendence is our drive away from the world and away from our bodies, inscendence is the movement within, an inward flow. This season offers to us a period where, as individuals and as a community we can descend into our instinctive wisdom to open to a fresh becomingness.
Here we will court the quintessence of Deep Winter; her elements, her gifts of quietness opening to what waits to be known.
Re-enchantment of the world is possible
Over the course of five days, we will guide an embodied and experiential journey with the elements. Courting nature, coming into deeper intimacy within us and around us, unearthing wisdom for these times. To enter into women’s community in this way is to also cultivate relationship with the divine feminine within you.
Our days together will shape themselves along a weave that includes:
- Call and Response
- The nature of ritual in relationship with the Elements including that of heat and darkness through some sauna traditions – a much loved cultural heritage of the Scandinavians and the Balts
- Following embodied awareness through movement and experiential anatomy
- The felt sense of Embodied Focusing – cultivating an interior friendship with our own authentic being, and a natural confidence in our own intuition.
- Listening deeper – beneath the words and below the neck
Our final day will tend to how, both our personal and collective lives might be enriched through our time spent together. We, as guides, will share ways, tried and tested, to help land this experience into your everyday lives.

Courting a deeper intimacy with life
Sweden gets to experience the full depth of this season, in the northernmost parts of the country, the sun doe not rise above the horizon for about a month. Contrary to popular belief the season of the long dark is not pitch-black. The snow wraps the Arctic landscape in sparkling light and of course the sky is sometimes painted green, red and purple by the Aurora Borealis.

Why come on a nature retreat?
At its core, our work is about relatedness, how to cultivate healing and belonging by weaving yourself into deeper intimacy with life.
Exploring both our inner nature and outer nature, the binding thread of our work aspires to collude with wild medicine; awakening your true nature, connecting you with your innate wisdom and bringing you home to your inner compass, a compass aligned with your heart.
Ultimately our work is in service of becoming elders and coming into right relationship with each other and the more-than-human community.
Facilitated by Natasha and Geeta

I’m Natasha, also known by my Buddhist name Nagadipa which means light in the depths – this name was given to me as a mirror of my own essence and as life teaching. I guide individuals and groups through transformative nature-based experiences. With over twenty years of experience leading programmes I have been moved and honoured to witness countless stories; listening and attending to what has purchase on folks’ hearts.
The way I work weaves together nature-based rites of passage which support life transitions in nature, somatic practices that understand the wisdom of the body, myth-making and the guiding of sacred soul journeys for women.

I bring with me a sincere intention of sharing and learning with fellow humans, the embodied resources that have supported my understanding and deepening of what it means to be alive and connected to this beautiful place we call home. Home in the body, home on the earth.

The Venue and Accomodation

It the heart of a swedish forest
What once was an artist community of yogis simply living in nature, slowly, throughout the years, opened its doors to those that wished to experience this way of living in communion with nature in the form of a retreat. Tending a regenerative eco-retreat centre, 100% of all the energy that is used comes from renewable sources, and the majority of their food is organic, local and sustainably sourced.
The dense forests are a fantastic place to encounter the very best of Sweden’s wildlife. Other than enjoying its abundant nature, trees and plants, you can also find the magnificent ”king of the Swedish forest”, the moose in its natural habitat, and the many lakes and watercourses are home to beavers too. The surrounding area has also proven to be one of the best regions in Sweden to see other wildlife such as wolves, bears, lynx and owls.
What is Included
– 4-night accommodation with all meals included from dinner on the 22nd January to lunch on the 26th January
– All practices and explorations offered by facilitators over 5 retreat days starting on the 22nd of January evening and completing on the 26th of January after lunch (3 pm)
– A shuttle service is available from Skinnskatteberg train station to the retreat venue
– Daily saunas and bonfires
– Insurance to cover any activities during the retreat, facilitated by retreat guides.
What is Not Included
Personal travel insurance.
Book Your Place
22nd – 26th January 2025
We have a limited number of places available. Secure your spot earlier rather than later.
Early Bird Pricing Ends 17 August, 2024
All prices are per person.
FAQ
Do I need to have previous experience in this type of retreat to attend?
Do your offer payment plans?
Yes. You can pay in one go, in two payments or in four payments. Please connect with us at info@renature.pt.
What should I bring with me?
When should I arrive at the venue?
Check in is on January 22nd 3pm to 5pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm and we start the program at 8pm for an orientation and arrival practice.
What is the closest airport to the venue?
Stockholm International Airport
How far is the venue from the airport?
The venue is 2 hours away from Stockholm International Airport.
Do you cater for food intolerances?
Yes. After you register you will receive a form to harvest any food related needs you might have. We want you to have the best experience possible.
What happens if I need to cancel?
If you cancel 59 to 45 days before the retreat start date, tuition & food fees will be refunded. Fee for accommodation will be retained until your spot is filled. Once your spot is filled by another participant, the fee for the accommodation will be refunded in full.
If you cancel 30 or less days before the retreat start date, there will be no refund.
If you decide to leave the retreat once it has started, there will be no refund.
In case Renature needs to cancel the retreat, the total amount paid by you will be fully refunded.
Can I participate in this retreat if I am pregnant?
Yes. This is a very gentle process that will allow full participation. We do require a letter from your doctor in that he authorises your participation. This does not apply to high risk pregnancies.
We Want to Hear from You!
Please reach out to us using the form below, via email to info@renature.pt or through WhatsApp.