MāRDAVA SUMMER Retreat

EMBODIED YIN on samsø, a cute danish island

AUG 7 - AUG 9 2026

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Join us this summer as we gather on Samsø to slow down, soften, and integrate everything that is asking to be felt.

This retreat invites you to dive into the soft and subtle layers of yourself. A space to simply be, and to gently feel into what is moving within you.

Through the practice of Embodied Yin, we explore a softening from the inside out. What happens when we let go of force, expectations, and resistance, and instead lean into what is already here?

The element of summer, Fire, will guide us as an inner compass: the quiet intelligence that knows when to step forward, when to pause, and when to rest. A source of both strength and softness, not as opposing qualities, but as two expressions that need one another to exist.

As we begin to give space to the different parts of ourselves, something naturally starts to shift. More space opens within us to hold what is present. Our capacity to be with what we feel gently expands. Not through effort or force, but as a natural unfolding.

This retreat is an invitation to embrace your inner landscape and to meet yourself exactly as you are.

A returning, again and again, to yourself and to life itself.

All parts of you are welcome.

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  • Indoor scene with several lit candles on a round tray, scattered dried flowers, and small stones on a wooden floor. In the background, there are folded fabric cloths and potted plants near a large window with greenery outside.
  • Assorted ingredients for baking or cooking, including chopped strawberries on a baking sheet, bowls of chocolate, nuts, and peanut butter, on a wooden table.
  • Multiple bowls and plates of salad and cooked vegetables on a light-colored table, with a person serving food in the background near a window.
  • A white canvas tent set up on a grassy area in a forest with trees surrounding it.
  • A woman with her hair up and earrings, standing in profile with her eyes closed and hands crossed in front of her chest, practicing a mindful or meditative pose, with sunlight coming through a window behind her.
  • A red house with a gray tiled roof and multiple skylights, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with a gravel pathway and a person walking near the house.
  • The image shows a sunset view through a window with curtains, reflecting some trees and power lines outside.
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  • A woman sitting at a desk with a laptop, papers, and plants in a softly lit room, with sunlight streaming through a window and casting shadows on the wall.
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  • A young woman with long hair tied back with a yellow hair clip, wearing a beige shawl over a cream-colored garment, is holding a plate of food and standing outdoors on a grassy area near a stream with rocks, trees, and wooden structures in the background.
  • Interior of a building with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and skylights, with a minimalistic decor and large windows.
  • Person reaching for food at a buffet with bowls of various toppings and condiments on a table, sunlight streaming through windows in a cozy kitchen.
  • Interior of a wooden sauna with benches and a bucket.
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  • View through a window showing a backyard scene with two people standing near trees, a swing, and a grassy area, illuminated by sunlight.
  • A minimalist bedroom with white walls and light wooden floors, featuring two beds with white bedding, a white side table with two white vases, a colorful wall hanging, and a small shelf with a green plant.

The flow

FRIDAY

16.00 Welcome circle & grounding yin practice

Dinner

SATURDAY

8.00 Morning yin practice & meditation

10.30 Brunch

Space to integrate, rest & explore

16.00 Afternoon yin practice & chanting

18.30 Dinner

Sauna night

SUNDAY

8.00 Yin practice & sharing circle

10.30 Brunch

13.00 Goodbye hugs

The space

Our retreat home is Mellem Rummet on the beautiful and peaceful island of Samsø. Surrounded by calm nature and just a 10-minute walk from the ocean, it offers the perfect setting for rest, reflection, and reconnection. You can enjoy refreshing swims and long walks along the shore.

The retreat space itself is warm, open, and filled with beautiful energy. We will practice in the stunning shala, “The Dojo”, a soulful and atmospheric space designed for deep practice, presence, and connection. For extra grounding and relaxation, we will also have access to a sauna with aromatic therapy.

The retreat center is a spiritual sanctuary and offers lovingly designed rooms and glamping tents in aesthetic and comfortable surroundings.

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the teacher: LEna Charlotte

Lena is the retreat host and will guide you through the practices and days. She is a yoga teacher and holistic chef who creates spaces of embodiment practices, a grounded spirituality, inner work and nourishment. Her teaching invites honest movement, deep listening, and the courage to feel all that life is. She weaves somatics, yoga, ritual, and seasonal wisdom into spaces that are warm, embracing, and deeply nourishing.

You can read more about her life’s path and education here.

the chef: Phoebe Elsa

Phoebe is the founder and chef of the supper club and experiential dining community, VENN; a place that creates shared, mindful experiences through food. Food that is deeply nourishing, promoting vitality & longevity, bursting with colour, flavour and joy. Dishes follow the natural rhythm of the seasons, celebrating sustainable seasonal produce, and reframing not just what, but how we eat. With a background in fashion pr alongside nutrition and cooking, community and wellness has always sat at the heart of her work, informed by her training as an Ayurvedic practitioner and Pranayama teacher.

What's included?

  • 2 days of movement and nature

  • Morning and afternoon/evening Embodied Yin practices

  • Sauna ritual

  • Chanting & sharing circles

  • Holistic Ayurvedic nourishment by Venn dining (brunch, snack & dinner)

  • Ocean dips & nature walks on the coast of Samsø

  • Time & space to rest and exist

  • Integration call via Zoom

  • plus some surprises

INVESTMENT

Retreat investment (excl. accommodation)

1.400 DKK / 187 EUR

Accommodation and food: Friday to Sunday

Share room (3 person): 2.600 DKK

DB room: 3.000 DKK

Single room: 3.400 DKK

Glamping: as DB 3.000 DKK, as single. 3.400 DKK

Own tent: 2.100 DKK

Extra night/arriving Thursday

Extra night Thursday to Friday and/or Sunday to Monday incl. breakfast: 700,- per person/night (same price for all options)

Payment of retreat & accommodation is handled separately. Details are shared when booking.

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Relevant questions

If you have any questions - please please, reach out via email or book a phone call with me.

I am looking forward to hearing from you xx

  • For you who seeks more freedom and softness in being who you are; who craves meaningful connections to your nature within and around.

    All levels are welcome; come as you are. No experience needed.

  • You will arrange your own transport to and from Mellem-rummet, Holmslund, Holmevej 3, Tanderup 8305, Samsø

    You can come by train to the ferry stations & by bus on Samsø, or with a car.

    Remember to book a ferry ticket, especially if you are going to bring a car to Samsø. 

    From Sjælland/Kallunfborg: https://www.samsoelinjen.dk/booking

    From Jylland/Hou/Aarhus: https://book.tilsamsoe.dk/

    Reach out if you need more help.

  • see above “THE FLOW”

  • The retreat investment includes the practices and gatherings from Friday to Sunday. Accomodation and food is booked through Mellem Rummet as a package.

  • We begin on Friday at 16, and close on Sunday around 13.00.

    There is also an option to come a night before, or stay a day longer at Mellem rummet.

  • Absolutely YES.

    We’ll create opportunities to connect as a group while also honoring personal time and space, so you can feel both supported in community and free to dive into your own rythm.

    And of course, you are also welcome to come as friends, partners or even with a family member.

  • Yes! I want this retreat to feel as accessible as possible. I’m happy to offer a payment plan so you can split the cost into two or four installments. Just mention it when you book, and we’ll set it up together fitting your needs.

  • A non refundable deposit of 50% is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before the retreat. The balance is refundable up to 30 days before the retreat start date. Cancellations within 30 days are non refundable. Your place may be transferred to another person with prior notice.

    The registration of accomodation at Mellem Rummet is non refundable.