Our fifth year in Sweden
Sweden Retreat 2027
Pilates, barre and yoga in Stockholm’s stunning archipelago
Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 June 2027
Fully booked
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About the retreat
Saunas, sea dips and Pilates on the jetty
- Dates
- 10 – 13 June 2027
- Location
- Ingarö, Stockholm Archipelago
- Arrival
- Any time from 12pm
- Check-out
- 2pm
Escape to Stockholm’s stunning archipelago for our annual Pilates, barre and yoga retreat.
Start your mornings with a Swedish sauna, a fresh dip in the Baltic Sea and Pilates on the jetty, with unspoilt views across the water. Pretty heavenly!
After breakfast, explore the island, relax on the jetty with a book or enjoy fika (Swedish coffee and cake time) before a barre class and a Swedish brunch.
In the evenings, enjoy a delicious dinner made with locally sourced produce. Treat yourself to a massage, or relax with a glass of wine after all that fresh air.
Who it’s for
Time to put yourself first
Made for anyone who rarely finds time for themselves. Days are spent outdoors on the peaceful island of Ingarö: sea dips, forest walks and classes on the jetty, with plenty of fresh air in between.
Do as little or as much as you like. Join every class, or curl up on the decking with a good book and soak up the quiet. Time in nature, space to reflect and new friendships; it’s good for the soul.
A day on the retreat
A typical day
- Morning dip, sauna and light breakfast
- Pilates on the decking
- Brunch
- Barre by the sea, then free time to wander, explore or read on the decking
- Fika (cinnamon buns and coffee time!)
- Wilderness walk around the island
- Golden hour Pilates or yoga
- Dinner
All activities are entirely optional.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals (light breakfast, brunch and dinner), plus teas, coffees, light refreshments and soft drinks
- Wine on offer with dinner for those who wish, alongside non-alcoholic options
- Daily Pilates, yoga and barre classes
- Use of the boathouse sauna
- All mats and equipment for classes
- Towels, bedding and basic toiletries
Not included
- Flights to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
- Transfers (around an hour by taxi; I’ll link guests up in advance to share if you’d like)
- Massages with our on-site masseuse, at a special retreat rate
- Travel insurance; please make sure you have comprehensive cover for the activities on the trip
Guest feedback
What our guests say
“What can I say other than I am a NEW ME! Wonderful hospitality from beginning to end. The most amazing setting to take your mind off life’s challenges.”
“My cup spills over! I have had the perfect few days; great classes, fabulous food, cold dips, too much rosé, but most of all the people… Just what the doctor ordered.”
“My first retreat and it won’t be my last. Wonderful location, fantastic food and amazing classes – challenging but so enjoyable, with the sound of the waves lapping beside us – just bliss.”
“I have had the most unbelievably special time in this beautiful, idyllic, nature filled, entirely homely and holistic space and forested and water front. What you have created in the retreat is an entirely fresh perspective on nourishment of self and soul.”
“This trip was the perfect reset button, especially in such a beautiful setting.”
Accommodation
The rooms
Stuga
Standalone guest house
A double bed in the main room, a separate single room, its own kitchen and a shower room. Large windows overlook the forest and sea. Perfect for friends sharing, or a solo guest wanting a quiet spot.
Båthus
The boathouse, on the water
A space all to yourself right on the water, a minute’s walk down the hill from the Main House. A double bed, a shower and toilet, and a little kitchen area. Wake up to the sound of the waves lapping and views over the Baltic Sea.
Lugna
En-suite double
A stunning en-suite room with a roll-top bath and huge windows overlooking the forest and sea. Shares a balcony with Solsken.
Solsken
Double with balcony
A lovely double room with a kakelugn (antique Swedish tiled stove) and a shared balcony looking towards the water and forest. Shares a bathroom with Älgen and Solhem.
Stilvik
Next to the Main House
A large open-plan room with a bed at each end, and a toilet and shower downstairs.
Älgen
Main House
A beautiful double room with views of the decking and surrounding forest. Perfect for elk-spotting! Shares a bathroom with Solhem and Solsken.
Skogna
Main House, ground floor
A ground floor double room, beside the living room. The toilet is just across the other side of the living room.
Solhem
Main House
A double room with views to the forest. Shares a bathroom with Älgen and Solsken.
All rooms for 2027 are now booked. Thank you so much to everyone joining us!
The people
The retreat team
Gemma
Pilates and barre
Gemma owns Sona Studio, a Pilates, barre and reformer studio in Lindfield, West Sussex. With over 12 years’ experience working in communications for high-profile global sports events, launching Sona Retreats in 2023 felt like perfect synergy.
Mikael
Chef
Mikael trained at the Cordon Bleu in Paris and has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Expect a Scandinavian-inspired menu throughout the retreat, focused on local specialities and flavours.
Dominic
Chef
Dominic has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and has owned and run numerous restaurants and bars across the UK.
Katie
Yoga
Katie is a yoga teacher, integrative nutritionist and founder of Well On Tour which offers bespoke services to promote wellbeing amongst touring professionals and those working in the entertainment industry. She completed yoga teacher training in India in 2017 and is trained in Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles. Her classes are fully inclusive and cater to all abilities.
Julia
Massage
Julia runs Sosna Massage in the Courchevel Valley, France. Julia offers a unique fusion of techniques, knowledge and wisdom from both the East and West, designed to help you relax and reset. Every year guests rave about her wonderful massages!
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Sona Pilates retreat?
On the peaceful island of Ingarö in the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden. You fly into Stockholm Arlanda Airport, and the house is around an hour away by taxi.
When is the next Sona retreat?
Our 2027 retreat runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 June 2027 and is fully booked. Join the waiting list to be the first to hear about future retreats.
Who runs Sona Retreats?
Gemma Carlsson, founder of Sona Studio, a Pilates, barre and reformer studio in Lindfield, West Sussex. 2027 is our fifth year running retreats in Sweden.
Do I need Pilates experience?
No. All levels are welcome and every activity is optional, so you can join every class or swap one for a book and the sauna.
What is included?
Accommodation, all meals (light breakfast, brunch and dinner), teas, coffees and soft drinks, wine with dinner for those who wish, daily Pilates, yoga and barre classes, use of the boathouse sauna, all mats and equipment, and towels, bedding and basic toiletries. Flights, transfers, massages and travel insurance are not included.
How many guests are there?
It is a small group of just 12 guests, with long dinners around one table.
Can I travel from the UK?
Yes. Fly from airports such as London Gatwick or Edinburgh to Stockholm Arlanda, then take a taxi to Ingarö. Gemma can link guests up in advance to share transfers.
Fully booked
2027 is fully booked
Thank you so much to everyone who has booked; all 12 spaces went in just over 24 hours! If you missed out this time, please join the waiting list to be the first to hear about future retreats.
Join the waiting list for a future retreat
Any questions at all, please ask away; I’d love to chat!
Gemma x
