"Strength of the body and mind ,
These are qualities that could been taken out of some great tale of an Antique warrior or a medieval knight , an ideal for a character that should prevail as the main pre-requisite for any never-ending tale the world of humans is made of.
Qualities that for once , did not seemed so distant, into the reality we’ve experienced in the wild, with David & Lina.

The wonders started as soon as we first stepped into the wonderful hidden valley of Navardalen , the wonderful and mysterious lake, the typical, warm and welcoming accommodations and the many smalls and sometime hidden places around that are in itself an invitation to discover and play around the property cared and maintained by Lina.

The whole week revolved around a early breakfast, different activities that ranged from discovering and learning about the plants around us, discovering a way to filter our water or meditating in group ,to a lunch with always excellent food and delicacies , other activities with the scary but conquered ‘’ice bath’’ or endless back and forth between the sauna and the lake - always punctuated with nice conversations with the other guests and the wonderful hosts !

Like the ice bath , some activities required some more ressources to be found in one-self, the night spent in a self made-shelter as much as the challenging landscape and weather have invited us to find in ourself the forgotten ability to thrive in challenging situations.
David is not to forget anyone in the process and has shown deep trust into the strength of each participant during the tough moments, as a teacher , a friend and a model for anyone who pursue a life closer to a certain idea of truth and freedom.

Both Lina and David are carrying within themselves a passion and a mystery:
Pure, gentle and carrying for her guests and the entire world , Lina has no limits when it is about doing everything she can for us to feel good in any given situation that occurred throughout the experience.
David has certainly a rougher edge but a real conviction about the idea of freedom and independence of the mind and the body and the will to teach much more than the average basic knowledge, you’re in for a total experience whatever your expectations !

At the end, with all that regained self-confidence, that poetic feeling of leaving a part of you own soul over there and the certainty to have acquired a new found determination : strength of the body and the mind is no more an unknown object from the great tales,
It has become a part of you, for you to write your own story with a greater wisdom and a more gentle force.

I’m very grateful and hope I’ll get back there sometime!​​"

Thank you for everything Navardalen. It was the most beautiful experience. The atmosphere felt enchanting and alive and it was unique and secluded in the best way, like having your own world to get to know the nature in together with others. It created opportunities to both growth and rest. To recharge and other times push your limits with new challenges.

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The campfires together were the best and the big tipi tent was super cozy to live in! I really recommend it. An amazing retreat in the perfect environment.

"Det går inte en dag utan att jag tänker på helgen i Navardalen. Sällan har jag känt sånt inre lugn och att bara få vara. Inga måsten, inga som förväntar sig något av en, ingen plingande mobil. Bara vara omgiven att obeskrivligt vacker natur tillsammans med andra kvinnor, vandra, göra upp eld, plocka blåbär, bada, äta god mat, vara tillsammans, vara själv. Jag är evigt tacksam över att jag stötte på Wild Women och bestämde mig för att faktiskt åka. Längtar så till att få komma tillbaka till Navardalen, ett helt fantastiskt ställe som man märker drivs med kärlek!"

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"Not a day goes by without me thinking about the weekend in Navardalen. Rarely have I felt such inner peace and being able to just be. No obligations, no one expecting anything from me, no ringing mobile phone. Just being surrounded by indescribably beautiful nature with other women, hiking, picking blueberries, eating good food, being together, being alone I am eternally grateful that I came across Wild Women and decided to actually go come back to Navardalen, an absolutely fantastic place that you can tell is run with love!"

When u arrive at this magical place you can already feel the magic of nature around you, the place is stunning. 

The retreat was very flexible, from room/cabin choice, to food options. There was also plenty of time between activities for rest and relaxation. Great time to use the sauna and wash and fresh up in the beautiful lake.

As someone who is not physically super fit or experienced & has arthritis. i would advise to keep in mind it will be challenging.

This mainly because of the terrain being rough and steep hills. Luckily alot of help was offered and alternative transport like the boat were possible, this really helped me relief my joints & still make it possible for me to join. 

What i really loved is that there were multiple cosy spots to "hide away" in. If you wanted a bit more solitary space or calm down by urself you were able to do so. 

Lina & David both are amazing supportive people who will regularly check in with you to ask how you are doing. Lina is an amazing host, cook & motivational coach! David is an experienced expert in survival, living off grid & great story teller. Lina & David really make u feel safe and heard. 

I cant wait to return again some time.

"En ADHD-hjärna går fort! Ibland fortare än vad vi själva hinner med. En tanke försvinner lika fort som den kom och om vi inte hann med är den borta.

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Därför är det så viktigt att då och då ge oss möjlighet till att reflektera. Att ibland dra ner tempot så att vi hinner ikapp oss själva.

Ett sätt är att sätta ord på tankarna. Att verbalt processa. För munnen kan inte tala lika snabbt som hjärnan arbetar. Ett annat sätt är att skriva. Inte heller handen går lika snabbt som vårt huvud.

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Eller så åker man ut i skogen, som jag gjorde. En helg utan mobiltelefon, utan distraktioner, till och med utan klocka. Helt underbart! Jag trodde att jag skulle bli uttråkad men det fanns ingen risk.Så många fina tillfällen att reflektera, i grupp och på egen hand. Detta var en helg jag för alltid kommer att minnas och som jag kommer att vilja uppleva igen!

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Tack till alla som var där, jag är så glad för att jag fick träffa var och en av er."

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"An ADHD brain goes fast! Sometimes faster than we ourselves have time for. A thought disappears as quickly as it came and if we didn't catch it, it's gone.

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That is why it is so important to give us the opportunity to reflect from time to time. To sometimes slow down so that we catch up with ourselves.

One way is to put the thoughts into words. To verbally process. Because the mouth cannot speak as fast as the brain works. Another way is to write. Nor does the hand move as fast as our head.

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Or you go out into the forest, as I did. A weekend without a mobile phone, without distractions, even without a watch. Absolutely wonderful! I thought I would be bored but there was no risk. So many great opportunities to reflect, in groups and on your own. This was a weekend I will forever remember and will want to experience again!

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Thanks to everyone who was there, I'm so glad I got to meet each and every one of you."

”Det var så underbart att få checka ut från telefonen och in i magiska narvardalen. Lina med team tog hand om oss så väl och det var många fina detaljer i allt från inredning, till mat, bastu, workshops och mer. Jag skulle rekommendera alla att åka på denna helg för att få landa i naturen och sig själv i en trygg och mysig miljö”

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"It was so wonderful to be able to check out from the phone and into the magical Narvar valley. Lina and team took care of us so well and there were many nice details in everything from interior design, to food, sauna, workshops and more. I would recommend everyone to go on this weekend to get back to nature and yourself in a safe and cozy environment"