A Meditative Arctic Island Retreat in the land of the Midnight Sun
Frederick Lucius Nathanael and Inge Ås
BUøyen kursgård, Helgeland

DATE:
May 28th – June 2nd 2026

LOCATION
BUøyen retreat center, is situated on a secluded island on the Norwegian coast by the Arctic circle in the land of the midnight sun. The wild lanscape is breathtakingly beautiful. Majestic mountains tower over thousands of small islands streching far into the North Sea offering epic views.

A Meditative Arctic Island Retreat in the land of the Midnight Sun
Join us in this unique journey to the silent place within. The retreat guides offer you a rare opportunity to withdraw for new inspiration and to find new horizons in your life.

Through various meditation techniques, yoga, dream work, creative exercises and rituals, we create a unique space so that you can allow yourself to turn inward and connect with what truly matters to you.

The goal is to lift your gaze from fixed patterns toward a deeper sense of being truly alive — here and now.BUøyen retreat center offers a unique opportunity to live in tune with nature’s rhythms. With nights as bright as the day, and under the wings of the great sea eagles — the island offers a landscape perfect for inner growth.

REGISTRATION:
www.letsreg.com/no/event/horizon2026

FOR QUESTIONS & REGISTRATION:
Inge Ås: inge@ingekunst.no
Frederick Nathanael: post@vekst1.no
E-mail for a free conversation with the retreat leaders

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WHAT'S INCLUDED
* More than 30 hours of guidance and teachings in meditation, movement, drum journeying and dream work
* 3 homemade meals per day
* A calm and soulful stay, where the remote nature will support you in letting go and turn your attention inward

PRACTICAL INFO:
* Duration: 6 days (incl. arrival & departure day)
* Price: 1440 $ / 1250 €
* Early bird: 1270 $ / 1105 € (registration before Feb. 1st)
* Beautiful places for group activity and individual retreat. Shared bedrooms with cozy alcoves. Take a shower or bath in the sea. Composting utside toilets
* Flight to Stokka Airport / Sandnessjøen. Taxi to the Søvik ferry dock (10 min), free ferry to Austbø (15 min), then shared boat transport to the island.

THE GUIDES
* Inge Ås (72) is a pioneer in self-development, therapy, healing and meditation in Norway. She is also a visual artist and author and has over 40 years of experience guiding people through inner processes. She is the founder of the ILIANA Academy (1983). Her holistic approach combines creativity, deep insight, energy work and meditative techniques.

 Frederick Nathanael (44) is a recognized artist and psycho-synthesis guide — a psychology with soul — with 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist and retreat leader. He works with teaching and in his practice focuses on self-development, spiritual growth and creative expression. He unites therapy, art and shamanism in a holistic approach that strengthens self-understanding and vitality.

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