RE WILD
The Journey Home
Free the Voice
Pagansim & Voice Gathering
Together with musician and composer Jonas Lorentzen !
At the first new moon of the dark half of the year, we cross a threshold.
A time for listening, remembering, and daring to embrace the cycle of death and rebirth.
Here, we gather to be brave and free the voice ♡.
Guest Facilitator Jonas Lorentzen
Nebala, former Heilung, The Northman
Jonas is a musician and voice practitioner known from Nebala and formerly Heilung, and for his work connected to The Northman, where he has explored traditional Nordic vocal expression.
In this retreat he shares grounded, practical voice work rooted in breath, resonance and presence, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
“I was part of Jonas' workshop at Midgardsblot. I very much recommend it! He made a very safe and comfortable area for people to take part and find our voices, both our own and our communal voice.
He also gave room for it to be a conversation and let people share their thoughts which I find interesting.
Great for beginners and also some with more experience in this area.”
— Martine @vargdatter (Instagram)
About the Event
When: Thursday 5 November 2pm - Sunday 8 November 2pm
Where: Nord Retreat Center, Buskerud, Norway
JOIN US
○ ÁLFABLÓT CEREMONY ○ RITUAL CIRCLES ○ DRUM JOURNEY○
○ POWER OF THE VOICE ○ SONG CIRCLES ○ SUNWHEEL WORKSHOP ○
○ KUNDALINI YOGA ○ OUTSIDE MEDITATION ○ MANTRA & CHANT ○
○ NATURE BATH & SAUNA ○
Let us sing, dance, practice and create deep connections with ourselves and likeminded people.
Let us take back these powerful celebrations around the shifting of the seasons.
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Prices
Shared Room: Kr. 12 000,-
Single use of shared room: Kr. 14 000,-
Group size:
Max 12
About the Gathering
Free the Voice is a four-day course held at the first new moon of the dark half of the year, during the Samhain / Álfablót period. This is a time traditionally associated with endings, ancestors, and the thinning of the veil between worlds. This pagan gathering is shaped as a journey inward, where voice becomes a tool for presence, courage, and connection.
Together with musician Jonas Loretzen, we explore the voice beyond performance. You do not need to “know how to sing.” The work is about sounding, listening, breathing, and daring to be heard. Through simple vocal practices, song circles, chant, ritual, silence, and reflection, we create a space where the voice can move freely, without pressure or expectation.
Alongside the voice work, the retreat includes meditation, workshops, ceremony, and time in nature. We move in rhythm with the season. There is space to rest, walk, write, sit by the fire, and integrate what arises. And you get the change to deepen your practice and learn more about our ancestral spiritual practices.
Free the Voice is for those who feel a pull toward the dark season, who sense that something wants to be expressed, released, or remembered. It is for those who are willing to be a little brave, to listen deeply, and to let their voice become a bridge between the inner world and the outer one.
JOIN US THIS NOVEMBER!
Program
*Variations in the shedule are possible
Thursday 5 November
14:00 Opening Ceremony
14:30 Introduction
15:00 Wake up the Spine with Ellen
16:00 Wake up the Voice with Jonas
17:00 Break
17:30 Choice Activity: Forest Wandering with Phenia
18:30 Break
19:00 Evening meal
20:30 Song Circle
Friday 6 November
8:30 Morning Meditation
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Workshop with Ellen: Sunwheel & Energy Centres
12:00 Break
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Power of the Voice with Jonas
16:00 Break
16:30 Choice Activity: Confidence, Body Language & Self-Defense with Koen
18:30 Break
19:00 Evening meal
20:30 Song Circle 2.0
Saturday 7 November
8:30 Morning Meditation
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Kundalini Yoga & Mantra Chant with Ellen
12:00 Break
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Invocation with Ellen
14:30 Drum Journey
15:30 Álfablót Ceremony
16:00 Break
16:30 Choice Activity: Amanita Muscaria Lecture with Phenia
18:30 Break
19:00 Evening meal
20:30 Song Circle 3.0
Sunday 8 November
8:30 Morning Meditation
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Mystery Activity
11:00 Closing Ritual
12:00 Break & Cleaning
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Check-out
Choice Activity
Everyday between 17:00 and 19:00 you can choose between:
Power of the Voice
Through his Voice Activation Workshops, Jonas guides people back to one of humanity’s oldest forms of connection: song. These workshops are not about performance or technique. They are about remembering what the voice truly is: a living instrument for connection, healing, and transformation.
We explore the body as a resonant vessel, the breath as the bridge between worlds, and song as a way to awaken a deeper sense of self. Participants are invited to rediscover the natural power of their own voice: to listen, to release, and to find harmony together in sound.
Drawing from ancient singing traditions and modern understandings of physiology and psychology, the workshops offer a space that is both grounding and uplifting, a reminder that song is medicine, and that we heal not alone, but together.
What is included?
○ Delicious breakfast, lunch and evening meals
○ Intentional activity with Jonas, Ellen & Phenia, rooted in (Indo-)European & pagan tradition
○ 3 nights at NORD retreat centre and access to all facilities
○ Circle work, workshops, ceremony & drum journey
○ Power of the Voice workshops with musician and composer Jonas Loretzen
Prices
Shared Room: Kr. 12 000,-
Single use of shared room: Kr. 14 000,-
Group size:
Max 12
Intention
This retreat takes place in the dark half of the year, in the time of Álfablót, when the hidden world feels close.
Sound is a way of bringing the inner vibration of our being out into the open.
Our truth, our longing, our grief, our courage.
Letting it move through the dark.
Here, the voice is not about singing well.
It is about daring to be heard.
About letting something real leave the body.
In this season of shadows and thresholds, we gather to be brave.
To let our sound walk where words cannot.
And to listen for what answers back.
What will you gain?
○ A better understanding of the energetics during this magical period of the year where we can walk between worlds
○ Visualisations and tools to connect with your voice
○ The grounding effect of participating in pagan ceremony
○ The magic and strenght of gathering in circle
○ A sacred meeting space for likeminded souls
○ A deep connection to the land, the seasons and your own inner rhythm
○ Coming home to a pagan community
Nord Retreat Center
In the village beneath Norefjell, idyllically situated along the green shores of Lake Krøderen, lies Nedre Skinnes Farm. It is located midway between Krøderen and Noresund, on the western side of the fjord.
Wild Gatherings for Wild Souls
At RE WILD we follow the spiral of the year, the solstices and equinoxes, the dance of the moon, and the old Nordic and Celtic calendar. We offer a guiding hand on your way back to your place in nature, your re-wilding journey.
Following the road from our ancient Indo-European roots, we walk the path from yoga into deep connection with our own soil through European spirituality. Our approach is deeply animistic; we honour the nature beings, the old gods, and the universe that is within us and all. We work with ritual and ceremony, the sacred drum, and the secrets buried in our spine to free ourselves and come home.
We welcome you to journey with us.
The Snake, the Tree and the Honey
Do you want to learn more about our concept?
I promise you are going to like it ♥!
About Ellen
Ellen is a teacher, guide, and facilitator with a deep love for mythology, song, nature, and the old stories of Europe.
Through RE WILD, she creates spaces rooted in the lunisolar rhythms of the year, Norse and Celtic pagan traditions, and the wider tapestry of Indo‑European spirituality.
Her work brings together ritual, song, storytelling, and connection to the living world.
Living between science and mystery, she has come to feel most at home in the borderlands, where old traditions still have something to teach us today.
About Jonas
Jonas Lorentzen is a Danish musician, composer, and voice facilitator, and the creative force behind Nebala. His work draws on ancient vocal traditions and global spiritual ideas, approached through the lens of an artist rather than a spiritual practitioner. He uses the voice as an instrument of expression, inquiry, and emotional depth. Jonas’s music blends ritualistic inspiration with contemporary production to create immersive, human-centered sound worlds. His creative focus is on exploring how story, sound, and transformation meet.
Jonas has collaborated with internationally renowned projects such as Heilung and contributed to the film The Northman, bringing deep experience in traditional Nordic vocal expression and ritual sound practices. His work bridges ancient voice traditions with contemporary performance, grounding his teaching in lived artistic practice.
About Phenia
Phenia is a birth keeper, herbalist, and works with natural cycles, embodiment, and the deeper rhythms of life, focusing on connection to the earth, the body, and ancestral wisdom.
Her offerings bring people together around fire, voice, and presence, inviting participants to open their voices, connect with community, and explore the intersection of myth, nature, and lived experience.
Phenia’s work is rooted in ritual, storytelling, and the alchemy of intuitive practice, guiding people into embodied awareness and meaningful connection with the unseen world and natural cycles.
About Koen
Koen is with us during the retreats, mostly in the background, making sure everything runs smoothly. He prepares meals, helps with practical tasks, cleans up, and takes photos along the way. His presence creates a feeling of safety and ease in the space.
Outside the retreat, Koen is a classical jiu-jitsu teacher and offers self-defence courses for women. He brings the same grounded, respectful approach into the retreat setting, supporting both the practical flow of the days and the people within it.
Seva during
this retreat:
This spot is not taken yet. Feel called to contribute? We take applications.
Seva spot
Seva comes from the Sanskrit root sev, meaning “to serve.” In yogic tradition, seva is selfless service given without expecting anything in return. It is part of Karma Yoga, the yoga of action, where everyday tasks become a living practice of awareness, humility, and care for others.
At each retreat, there is one Seva-spot. This place is for someone who feels called to contribute a small part of their time in service to the group. That person can join the retreat for a strongly reduced price.
Do you feel called to take the Seva-spot on this or another retreat? Please take contact with me! We are looking mostly for photo&video skills and help in the kitchen.
FAQ
What's a ceremony?
"Ceremony brings the sacred into ordinary life. We navigate change and welcome new cycles. Performing ceremonies creates a bridge between the material world and the world of the unseen."
We will perform an accessible series of actions and mindfulness, but we will give great metaphorical meaning to these by performing them in a sacred circle. We will create a save container for ourselves and each other. By doing so we open ourselves up to acknowledge the reflextion of nature's cycles in ourself.
What language will be spoken?
The retreat will be held in English,
but we have Norwegian, Danish and Dutch available between us :).
What kind of food will we be eating?
Because of the nature and intention of the retreat,
will be be eating healthy vegetarian and vegan food.
We happily adjust to any food restrictions or allergies you might have. make sure to let us know!
What if I have never done yoga before?
Even though the classes have special intentions. they are suitable for beginners.
As long as you keep an open mind and listen you your body, you will do just fine.
Testimonials
Kari Nordnes Svarstad
"Thank you so much for a wonderful day :) loved everything, was exactly what I needed :) would love to sign up another time too :)."
Anne Siri Vik
"Thank you so much Ellen for the wonderful retreat you arranged. The experience of feeling grounded, at one with nature and in the company of good people was simply incredible! You are so skilled, and convey everything so safely and well."
Emmy Martina Blendberg
"I had a very nice day at the yoga retreat and met many nice people. Ellen was very accommodating and set a nice framework around the whole event. Go home with good memories and renewed energy!"
Marthe Holien Bø
"Ellen is a treasure! Her presence, guidance and knowledge shine through in everything she does."
Anonymous
"At Ellen Wild's retreats, I have found a place I have missed, a place where I can rediscover myself, my path and feel the pulse of Mother Earth. A place where I can have a spirituality that does not fit in church - or anywhere else!"
Liv Hofgaard
"It gave me an opportunity to relax and reflect over life/choices/were I am and where I want to go."
Dagmar Fierloos
"It was a perfect experience! Ellen is a great woman with a beautiful soul. She is so kind and caring and wants the best for everyone. It was a privilege to meet her and experienced the retreat. I would highly recommend it to everyone!"
Anonymous
"What Ellen does and what she stands for is "gullverdt". Everything she does, she does with all her heart, passion and joy. Inspiring and grounding at the same time, bringing people together and creating space to reconnect with nature, yourself, the people around you and the world. Thank you for your work!"
Tatjana Longva
"Never a boring moment👍."
Janne Sponland
"This was a weekend that was good for the heart, body and soul. Ellen and her husband took such good care of us in every way. Tunheimsfjøra is a beautiful place surrounded by fjords and mountains with beautiful, distinctive cabins. I would highly recommend such a retreat for anyone who needs a break from everyday life to recharge their batteries."
Cathrine Eriksen
"Very happy with the retreat, a nice break from a busy everyday life. Ellen is a fantastic person and passionate about what she does. Authentic, positive and friendly, concerned that everyone has a good time."
Veera Hatlenes
"Ellen's retreat was a perfect break to a hectic everyday - a place where you could connect, rest and recover."
How to get here?
By Car
From Hønefoss: 1 hour drive
From Oslo city centre: 1,5 hour drive
From Valdres: 2,5 hour drive
From Lillehammer: 3 hour drive
From Bergen: 6 hour drive
By Airplane
From Gardemoen Airport (Oslo):
1,75 hour drive from Skinnes Gard
By Public Transport
Getting to Skinnes Gard by buss or train is not recommend. If you come from Oslo city centre you will have to switch busses multiple times.
It is a 15min walk from the nearest busstop to the retreat location.
