An 8 day dance, art & spiritual practice retreat in subarctic Sweden, hosted by Northern Sustainable Futures

What if we were the end ones?
Residential Workshop with Dominique Savitri Bonarjee
📍 Moskosel Creative Lab, Sapmì, Northern Sweden
📅 April 17–25, 2026

Join us for deep transformative somatic work during this 8-day retreat in the breathtaking, remote landscapes of subarctic Sapmì, Sweden (formerly Swedish Lapland) to sense new life Spring from the winter landscape.

“What if we were the end ones?”
What would we want to learn, what memories of our embodiments would we want to cherish as we shift into other modes of consciousness? How can we prepare ourselves to become other, to become other-than-human? And how can we 'be reborn, again and again' (Tasumi Hijikata)?

This workshop follows a pedagogy of "staying with the trouble" (Donna Haraway), drawing us out of patterns and expectations into an embodied engagement with uncertainty and the unknown. Rooted in Butoh’s exploration of darkness, shadow, and the unconscious, we will dive into the molecular world of sensation (micro-phenomenology) and its deep knowing. Our dance becomes a way to explore embodiment in its joys and griefs, to dare to embody what happens at the end — an exploration of the great taboo: death. Facing finitude is also a way to face eternity. This is the journey into the imaginal, and how to learn to be reborn.

Surrounded by endless lakes, forests, and reindeer, and under the dance of the aurora borealis, we will gather at Moskosel Creative Lab, hosted by Northern Sustainable Futures. The former school, now a vibrant arts centre, provides dance and art studios, communal spaces, a hot tub and a sauna right by the lake. This retreat offers space for intensive collective practice as well as time to develop your own journey within the inquiry.

This workshop is for those drawn to dance at the threshold — to face our own unknowns, to listen to the body as memory, and to discover how endings can also be portals of renewal. If you feel called to explore embodiment as a practice of care for self and world, you are warmly invited to join this gathering in Sapmì.

Photo: Nicole Renou

The workshop unfolds through:

• Meditation, warm-ups, and somatic inquiry.

• Imaginal work, improvisation, and dance.

• Ritual-making through micro-phenomenology, poetry, chant, and embodied research.

• Explorations of death and rebirth rituals, mutating traditions in dialogue with the Sapmì landscape.

• A final collective sharing and witnessing of our imaginal discoveries.

  Key Experiences

• Dance and movement in Nature: Walk and dance in the pristine landscapes of Sapmì, attuning to the rhythms and messages of the environment.

• Techniques of Deep Listening: Hone sensitivity to imperceptible ambient entities, cultivating natural intuition and patience for the subtle transmissions of the imaginal realm.

• Group Meditation & Sharing: Connect deeply with yourself and others through intentional stillness and open dialogue.

• Creative Practices: Use drawing, voicing, and somatic exploration to ground your creative potential and courage for solo and group dances.

By the end of the retreat, you will have engaged in profound somatic journeying, in attunement to nature and environment.

Your guide
Dominique Savitri Bonarjee is an artist, writer, and experienced facilitator. She has studied long-term with first- and second-generation Butoh dancers, and is the author of Butoh as Heard by a Dancer (Routledge, 2024). She holds a contemporary art PhD focused on developing a spiritual-ecological embodied research methodology and has extensive experience leading large groups in intensive settings, including the durational performance Collapse. Her practice combines Butoh’s discoveries with eco-somatic and spiritual traditions, offering a contemporary path less about performance and more about embodied inquiry, ritual, and our relations with the more-than-human.

Practicalities
This is a residential workshop with accommodation and catering included. Options are available to suit different budgets. Travel is via train or flight from Stockholm to Arvidsjaur, followed by a regional bus to Moskosel. Depending on arrivals, group transport may be arranged.

Accommodation Options

The workshop offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets, all set within the beautiful surroundings of Moskosel Creative Lab, Sapmì:

• Dormitory Accommodation (Mattress in large shared room)

  Cost: approx. £720 per person

  Availability: 20 spaces

  Details: Basic shared accommodation. A good option for those on a budget.

• Shared Accommodation (House or Scandinavian Wood Cabin for two)

  • Cost: approx. £850 per person

  • Availability: 15 spaces

  • Details: Share a cozy room in either a shared house or a traditional Scandinavian wood cabin. A great option for those who enjoy communal living and connection with fellow participants.

• Private Single Scandinavian Scandinavian Wood Cabin

  • Cost: approx. £980

  • Availability: 1 space

  • Details: A private wood cabin for one, offering solitude and a serene environment to unwind and reflect.

• Private Double Scandinavian Wood Cabin (Double Bed)

  • Cost: approx. £1150 for one person

  • Availability: 3 cabins

  • Details: Enjoy a spacious wood cabin with a double bed for ultimate comfort with a lake view. You can also share this space with a companion for an additional £750, making it an ideal choice for couples or friends.

Each accommodation option is thoughtfully designed to provide warmth and inspiration, ensuring a restful and enriching stay during the workshop. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom.

Prices include the workshop fees, accommodation, heating, and food budget for 3 meals per day.

Please click here to send an expression of interest and your first choice of accommodation.

The location of this retreat is what makes it unique. We will be hosted at the Moskosel Creative Lab by Northern Sustainable Futures. The area is remote and surrounded by lakes.

Dominique Savitri Bonarjee

artist/ facilitator

Gonçalo R. Marques

CEO Northern Sustainable Futures