Mindfulness in the mountains
January 22-24, 2027
Welcome to a mountain weekend with replenishment, peace and deeper presence.
Are you longing for a breath of fresh air, deeper peace in your everyday life, and concrete tools to stand firmer within yourself?
Join us for a nourishing weekend in magnificent nature at Filefjellstuene. January is the ideal time for a new start – a weekend where you can leave the demands of everyday life behind you, calm your inner pace and fill up with new energy.
The retreat is equally suitable for couples, friends and siblings, as well as for those traveling alone. This is a down-to-earth and professionally grounded weekend – not a floating retreat where you have to sit in the lotus position for a long time or give away your private life.
Course leader is Annette Øverby (Psychologist for 25 years, mindfulness instructor for 8 years).
See programProgram for the weekend
Friday, January 22
- 16:00–17:30: Arrival and check-in to land in the surroundings
- 17:30–18:45: Welcome session: Introduction and exercises to land in body and mind
- 19:30: Shared dinner (game stew)
- 21:00–21:30: Optional calm and relaxation meditation
Saturday, January 23
- 08:00–09:00: Morning session (breathing exercises, calm movement, meditation)
- 09:00–10:00: Breakfast
- 10:00–13:00: Session 1: Stress, the nervous system and the path to inner peace
- 1:00 PM–2:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Personal time: Mindfulness walk outside, or time to rest or take a sauna
- 16:00–18:15: Session 2: Feelings, habits and relationships
- 19:30: Shared 3-course dinner
- 9:00 PM–9:30 PM: Optional evening meditation and body scan
Sunday, January 24
- 08:00–09:00: Morning session (breathing exercises, calm movement, meditation)
- 09:00–10:00: Breakfast and check-out
- 10:00–13:00: Session 3: Bringing peace home into everyday life
- 1:00 PM: Final lunch and departure
About the plan and purpose
Deeper Self-Understanding & Patterns
Gain insight into our need systems and driving forces – why the strong pleasure system often wins over sensible choices, and how to break automatic patterns you don't enjoy.
Nervous System & Presence
Learn simple exercises in meditation and body scanning that calm the nervous system, give the brain a break and open up to new realizations and insights.
Increased patience in everyday life
Get concrete tools to achieve more calm, patience and security in dealing with family members, colleagues and yourself.
What are you learning this weekend?
The course is divided into three sessions with these topics:
Learn breathing exercises, body scanning and meditation that calm the nervous system, slow down your inner pace and help you find the pause button in your everyday life.
Understand need systems and automatic reaction patterns. Gain tools to handle difficult emotions, communicate more clearly, and meet others with greater patience.
Get clear about what you want more and less of going forward, and create a simple, manageable plan to stay calm and maintain new insights after returning home.
About the course leader
The course leader for the weekend is Annette Øverby – with 25 years of experience as a psychologist, and 8 years as a mindfulness instructor.
I am a 72-year-old model myself. Born and raised in Oslo. Now living in Bærum and having three children who are now quite big. My psychology practice is located in Høvik. For over 20 years I have worked with most age groups, and a wide range of issues.
I have worked in mental health care, family care, couples therapy, and addiction issues. In my work with couples and family therapy, I have also delved into the challenges that stepfamilies face.
Packing list & required equipment
Comfortable clothes, warm outdoor clothing for the mindfulness walk, notebook & pen.
Required equipment: Your own mat/yoga mat, warm blanket (wool blanket) and possibly a pillow for support.
Package prices
Self-service package (Single room):
NOK 8,275 per person
Standard package (Shared twin/double room):
NOK 6,975 per person
(Includes 2 nights' accommodation, full board, coffee/tea and all teaching).
The group framework
Intimate group of 10–15 participants.
Joint participation in the sessions is important because everyone is important in making the content good.
Book now
The course package can be easily ordered online. Remember to inform us about any allergies or other special requests in the comments field when ordering.