Silent retreat in the south of Sweden

Escape the noise. Embrace the silence. Rediscover yourself on deeper layers and find new clarity and direction.

Power of silence

Silence is not the absence of something, but the presence of everything.

Why a silence retreat?

This retreat is for you if you feel the need to BE with yourself for a week. Without all the distractions at home. Without other people telling you what to do, or how to be. Maybe there are certain life choices you are about to make, maybe you need clarity, new inspiration, or just SILENCE.

Is it long ago that you felt connected to your own body and intuition? Is it hard to feel the difference between the noise of the mind and your own wisdom? Maybe you’re tired, or even burned-out. Or you’re missing a sense of deeper meaning in your life. You want to feel again who you are, deep inside. And you know that you can reach that inner core by being in silence, with yourself.

  • You’re looking for answers or new inspiration
  • You’re longing for rest and inner peace
  • You want to experience your own inner strength
  • You feel the need to deeply connect with yourself
  • You want to have time to process certain things or emotions
  • You want to build a strong inner foundation

The perfect (re)treat

This is what a silent retreat in nature will bring you;

  • You will feel recharged and energized
  • You will feel a deeper connection with yourself
  • You will feel how you’re a part of nature and have a new sense of connection with the earth
  • You will have new insights and inspiration

  • You will feel deeply connected to your intuition and inner wisdom

  • You will feel that you’ve let go of old baggage
  • You feel a stronger inner foundation and inner empowerment
  • You have experienced that you’re your own best friend and healer, which creates a deeper unconditional love for yourself ánd your loved ones
  • You know what new steps to take in your daily life and you will feel that your ‘inner fire’ is alive again, ready to shine!

Moments of reflection

Guidance during your retreat

During this journey you will receive guidance on the first day of your retreat, and on the last day. The days in between you will be with yourself, in silence. You have plenty of time to relax, meditate, roam around in the forests around the property, visit a lake, drink your tea on a rock, cook your own food, and draw or write in your notebook.

The sessions will be adjusted to where you are right now and what your focus points are. So it can be a combination of coaching, healing, guided inner meditation, intuitive exercises, or just talking or being in nature together – whatever you prefer and need.

On the last session we will also take time to make all the insights you’ve received practical, so you will have tools to work with in your daily life. In this way, you can take your next steps from a place of self-confidence and inner strength when you are at home.

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Price options

Back to basic

€ 1295,-

  • Transfer from train station to retreatcenter

  • 6 nights stay in retreatbuilding or caravan**

  • Towels & bed linen

  • Organic coffee & tea, and use of herbs

  • Use of natural shampoo, conditioner, douchegel

  • Session at the start (1-1.5 hours)

  • Session at the end (1-1.5 hours)

  • Booklet with guidance, practical tools, intuitive exercises and reflection questions for the whole week

  • Paperblanks journal

  • No meals included (so you will bring your own food)*

* You will cook your own meals (when you arrive at the trainstation, there is a grocery shop at the other side of the road. You can buy everything for the whole week at once and when you’re ready, I will pick you up by car and bring you to the retreatcenter.)

** We have a separate bathroom for our caravan-guests on the outside part of the retreat-building (so you don’t have to use the one inside the building)

All inclusive

€ 1595,-

  • Transfer from train station to retreatcenter

  • 6 nights stay in retreatbuilding or caravan**

  • Towels & bed linen

  • Organic coffee & tea and use of herbs

  • Use of natural shampoo, conditioner, douchegel

  • Session at the start (1-1,5 hours)

  • Session at the end (1-1,5 hours)

  • Booklet with guidance, practical tools, intuitive exercises and reflection questions for the whole week

  • Paperblanks Journal

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included: recipes and groceries available in your kitchen*

* You will cook your own meals
** We have a separate bathroom for our caravan-guests on the outside part of the retreat-building (so you don’t have to use the one inside the building)

The accomodation

The idyllic retreat centre was formerly a carpentry factory. Later, it was transformed into a small café selling organic vegetables, and now it is a small-scale retreat centre where people experience the energy as ‘special, grounding & enlightening’.

Often, they notice an inner change just by being present in this place, even before we have started the sessions! This place amidst the Swedish forests, with moss and large stones everywhere, is indeed a true power spot.

Demi Maatman Retreats

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

SOME NICE WORDS ABOUT MY RETREATS

  • I arrived friday 29th September late afternoon/evening very tired, bad back & feeling negative & exhausted with health & emotional issues rampaging me all through from 69+ years of "LIFE'S TROUBLES"! And slowly, surely, competently & carefully with sensitivity, love, intelligence & persistence Demi taught/showed/guided me to see and integrate the path I am now able to take and follow for total reconciliation & health in every aspect! What a woman... Demi is wonderful and thank you is not enough. Love & Blessings.

    Eve - England

    Individual Retreat

  • A month has passed since I spent a magical week at Demis Retreat and I´m already longing to return. My intention for the week was surpassed more than I could have imagined thanks to Demi. The place and location, but most of all, Demi herself managed to open up and bringing out so much inner light and strength out of me. She is like this super- excellent spiritually-connection-wi-fi! I left the retreat empowered, with newfound clarity and new perspectives on career paths and long-term happiness. I most definitely will do this again and Demi will forever stay in my heart and empower my mind. All my love.

    Marianne Busekist - Sweden

    Individual Retreat

  • In March 2024, I participated in the women's retreat with Demi. Before participating in the retreat, I felt like I had lost myself. Partly due to busy life, commitments and work. I was running away from my feelings. I was looking for a retreat or group retreat and finally ended up with Demi. At that moment I had the feeling: this is what I have to do. During the retreat we did a lot of meditating, talking and walking. In the forest you are completely isolated from the outside world and I had time for myself. Demi is incredibly kind. She could sense what I needed. She helped me a lot with finding myself and my own strength. I rediscovered my own adventurous side and realized how much I have to offer. I am very grateful to her for that. Demi is also very open and caring. The moment there is something or you need something, she is available. You can and may specify what you like to eat, the beds and rooms are good and the retreat center was big enough for the three of us, with a large living room, bathroom and kitchen! I recommend everyone to book a retreat with Demi to get back to yourself, be in a beautiful environment and really choose yourself for once.

    Eline van der Hoeven - Netherlands

    Women Group Retreat

  • I went to the Anneberg Center for a 7-day private retreat with the expectation of finding something new, I actually found myself back. Nature all around will provide the resources for your journey, whether it be physical or spiritual. Regardless of the moment of your life and the answers you are looking for, be sure that Demi will be more than your host, she will be your perfect terrestrial guide. A spiritual retreat is a beautiful parenthesis in life, a suspended moment to recharge, reset, restart…a life changing experience and a love gift to ourselves.

    Tina Nguyen – France

    Individual Retreat

  • What a great investment in, and gift for, yourself when you book the private retreat with Demi. The space, tranquility and nature did a lot with me. Just take a break from your busy life and relax and recharge in Sweden's nature. During the 5 days of the program of the retreat, Demi takes the time to guide you during certain sessions. Guided meditations, intuitive walks, in-depth conversations or a creative session. Demi senses very well what is needed at that moment, and knows what you need in regards to certain themes. What I especially like about this retreat, and find powerful about Demi, is that it's not just a week where Demi does all the work and you just 'receive'. Usually after such a week you have all kinds of intentions, but it is impossible to keep it up at home. That is different with this retreat. Demi shows you that you can do a lot of things yourself. You can work with energy yourself, provide healing & apply the things learned during the week very practically in your daily life. Demi really empowers you during this week. I've been home for a while, but I already feel great changes in my energy and I can practically apply my insights in my daily life.

    Wieke Ristimaki – Netherlands

    Individual Retreat

  • A week in the forest in beautiful Sweden, a dream came true. My intention for this retreat was to find more peace and to connect with myself again. And I found it! The location of the retreat is so peaceful and the centre itself amplifies this. It feels very safe and secure. I took this journey with two beautiful women. From day one it just felt right. It felt safe and secure, eventhough we all have a completely different life back home. It was meant to be. Lots of support, laughs and tears were shared. And we could do our own thing. Demi was very intune with the group and process. Her energy brought this group and place together. She gave us exactly what we needed, even if it is was different then what we thought. She spoiled us with good food, amazing meditations and deep inner work. I found the peace in myself I was looking for. And I connected with myself on a deeper level. By embracing the ‘weirdness’ in myself and sharing this with the others. This retreat gave me so much more then I expected. Demi's tips gave me the support I need to keep this going at home. Thank you Demi for this beautiful week and your support on this amazing journey 🧡

    Nicole ter Heide - Netherlands

    Women Group Retreat

Practical and extra information

Food
You will cook your own meals in your private caravan kitchen (fridge, small freezer and oven available – but no microwave), or (in case you’re staying in a private room), in the kitchen of the retreat building (also fridge, freezer and oven available).

The ‘back to basic’ version has no meals included, which means that you will bring your own food. If you come by airplane and then train, you will arrive in Hovmantorp. On the other side of the road there is a grocery shop. You can buy enough food for the whole week and once you’re ready I will pick you up there and bring you to the retreatcenter. You will cook your own food.

The ‘All inclusive’ package has all the meals included, which means that I have prepared a personal menu for you and have bought all the ingrediënts. You will find all the food in the kitchen and you will have the recipes ready. I will take into account the things you don’t eat/allergies and buy as much as possible organic. You will cook your own food.

Travelling

The entire retreat spans 7 days, including 1 arrival day and 1 departure day.

On the arrival day, you can arrive from 12:00 onwards, and I will pick you up from the train station. On the departure day, you can have a relaxed breakfast, after which I will take you to the train station at a time that suits you best (unless you are arriving by car). Checking out is before 12.00.

You can travel by car, plane, or train. Flying is possible, for instance, to Copenhagen. From there, it’s another 3 hours by train, which on most days has a direct connection from Copenhagen to Hovmantorp. I will pick you up at the Hovmantorp trainstation and bring you there on the day of departure.

Location

Anneberg Retreat-center is located in the middle of the forest between Lessebo and Hovmantorp, and 30 minutes from Växjö city.

Dates & sign up for the retreat

If you are interested or have any questions, you can fill in the contact form below and I will respond within a few days (always check your SPAM or unwanted mail!).

It is also possible to discuss with me by phone whether the retreat is suitable for you.

If you want to start with the retreat, we will plan a suitable date together.

Prices extra services

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