Iyengar Yoga Retreat for Artists 

Møn, Denmark — August 3-10, 2026

We invite you to join us on the island of Møn, Denmark — a place of vast skies, ancient cliffs, and deep stillness — for a retreat that weaves together Iyengar Yoga, creative exploration and spacious rest. 

The retreat will take place at Strandgården, a Danish farmhouse situated on the Baltic Sea, just steps from the beach (Rabylile Strand). It is a peaceful, soulful place to relax and reconnect to yourself and your creativity. 

During the course of the retreat, we will explore how the body's alignment, rhythm and felt sense can open pathways to deeper creative expression. Through the mindful awareness created in the asana and pranayama practices, the body becomes a place to listen rather than push; a vehicle for creative expression to unfold naturally.

Each morning, we will move through an intelligent, grounding yoga practice, followed by breakfast under the trees. We will reconvene in the afternoon to dedicate ourselves to the creative process, reflection and the simple act of being present. Evenings will offer gentle, restorative practices, shared conversation over dinner, and time to let the nervous system soften. The intention is not to "produce," but to experience how creativity grows when the body feels grounded, regulated and awake. 

Between sessions, there will be time to savor the afterglow of your practice in the unspoiled island setting — relaxing at the farmhouse, going for a swim, taking a walk along the Baltic Sea, or exploring Møn’s gorgeous woodlands and meadows. A bit further afield is the historic town of Stege, the quaint village of Nyord, and the famously stunning Møns Klint (White Cliffs of Møn).

This retreat is designed for artists, the art-curious, and anyone longing for a slower rhythm. No art background is required — only a desire to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome.

Together, we will explore:

• Daily yoga classes taught by Eve Holbrook and Liza Toft.

• The relationship between practice, perception and artistic expression

• Quiet "studio" hours for painting, writing or your personal creative process, guided by Liza Toft.

• Walks along Mon Klint and moments of solitude in nature including exploring Møn's gorgeous woodlands and meadows, or simply relaxing at the farmhouse.

• Community, nourishment and renewal

If you feel called to restore your body, re-ignite your creative life, and experience the beauty of Møn with us, we would be honored to share this retreat with you.

With warmth,

Liza and Eve

PRICING:

The full cost of this retreat is $1,675 for a shared room, and $1,800 for a single. An Early Bird Discount of $100 is available through December 31, 2025. The price includes all yoga classes, three lovingly-prepared, organic vegetarian meals per day, seven nights accommodations, and use of Strandgården’s grounds. It does not include art materials/supplies, airfare and ground transportation. 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our accommodations are elegant and charming, along with being rustic and humble. In order to help keep costs low, the farmhouse has a minimal staff. Therefore, retreat participants engage in very basic "yogi jobs" like setting the table, rinsing dishes, loading the dishwasher after meals, and keeping the dining area tidy. Sharing the workload is an ancient and noble tradition that is meant to be considered a part of our practice. 

In pure old Danish farmhouse form, there are no ensuite bathrooms. There are three large bathrooms to be shared by the group of 12.

TO REGISTER:

Please fill out and submit this registration form, noting your room preference (private or shared), and we will confirm availability and send payment instructions. A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat at Strandgården. Full payment is due on May 3, 2026.

*An Early Bird Discount of $100 is available through February 1st, 2026

Since space is limited to 12 people, we expect the retreat to fill fairly quickly, so we recommend reserving your space soon.

Please note that the travel days are August 3 and 10. On August 3, the retreat will begin with an orientation at 4pm,  and dinner at 7pm. Please arrange to arrive in time to join us for these. On August 10, there will be breakfast from 8-9 (and yoga from? )before departure. The schedule for August 4-9 is listed below, as well as directions to the farm from Copenhagen.

DAILY SCHEDULE: 

7-7:45 am

Tea, Coffee, Light Snack, time for meditation, etc.

8-10 am

Asana

10-11 am

Breakfast/Brunch

11 am-3 pm

Free Time for your own excursions, or "studio" hours for your own creative process

2 pm

Light Lunch

3:15-4:45 pm

Communal "studio" hours for painting, writing, dance, or your own personal creative process, which will also include time for discussion and sharing work 

4:45-5 pm

Break

5-6:30 pm

Restorative & Pranayama

7-8 pm

Dinner

*One evening after dinner, we'll gather for a relaxed and open discussion about the intersections of art and yoga. It will be a time to share insights, reflect on our experiences and connect more deeply as a creative community.  

DIRECTIONS:

Directions via train/bus from Copenhagen’s airport (CPH):

1. Take the train to Copenhagen’s Central Train Station (15 minute ride)
2. Transfer to the train to Vordingborg (1 hour, 15 minute ride)
3. At Vordingborg station, walk 20 yards to the bus stop where you transfer to the bus to Stege (45 minute ride)
4. Get off the bus and take a taxi from Stege to Strandgården (15 minute ride).

*Directions via car from Copenhagen's Airport (CPH):
(can also be found on Google Maps GPS or the Maps App)

1. Continue to E20
2. Follow E20 and E47 to Monsvej/Route 22/Route 59 in Vordingborg. Take exit 41—Vordingborg from E47.
3. Continue on Route 59. Take Route 287 to Bundgardet 45 in Stege.

*Møn is a relatively large island (84 sq mi), so if you plan to do sightseeing beyond the area of Strandgården (Råbylille Strand), consider renting a car. If you are interested in sharing a car with other participants, please indicate so on the registration form, so we can put you in touch with each other.

LINKS:

To learn more about Møn, you can check out the links below. Some of the Danish sites have English versions (look for the American or English flag icon), and if not, you can always paste the Danish text into Google Translate to see the English translation :

https://www.visitmoensklint.dk/danmark/download-brochure-fra-moen-og-sydsjaelland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Møn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Møns_Klint
http://www.moensklint.dk/geocentermoensklintuk.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/strandgaardenmoen/photos
http://www.moen-ishest.dk