Meditation and winter outdoor retreat 2026
This weekend retreat takes place at Ålstveit Farm in Hemsedal and combines mindfulness, meditation and Qi Gong with gentle mountain skiing in calm winter surroundings.
Mindfulness, meditation and Qi Gong on mountain skis
This retreat combines mindfulness, meditation and Qi Gong with gentle mountain skiing in the winter landscape of Hemsedal. Activities take place in easy terrain between high mountains and forest, with a focus on a calm pace, breathing and presence in nature.
On Saturday, participants will join a shared mindfulness ski tour, weather permitting on the open mountain plateau. The tour is planned in gentle terrain and at a relaxed pace suitable for most people. On Sunday, a shorter ski tour will be offered.
The retreat begins on Friday evening with a shared light meal at 7:00 pm and ends on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm.
Number of participants: minimum 4, maximum 10.
Please get in touch early to check availability.
Practical information
Start: Friday at 7:00 pm
End: Sunday at 3:00 pm
Activity: Mountain skiing at a relaxed pace
Content: Mindfulness, meditation and Qi Gong
The retreat is led by Jem Wilson Aalstveit, founder of HeimVegen. Jem has extensive experience as a guide in outdoor life, mindfulness, meditation, natural movement practices, Qi Gong and karate.
See the website below for more information and registration.
