Yoga & Wellness Retreats – Welcome to Meretes Garden

Dreaming of a peaceful yoga retreat in Norway, or a place to reconnect with yourself in breathtaking surroundings? At Meretes Garden, you’ll find a unique blend of comfort, wild nature, and Nordic simplicity. Nestled in the scenic Valldal valley, our small-scale retreat invites you to pause and nourish both body and soul.

Whether you’re seeking accommodation near the fjords, a retreat that offers grounding practices, or soulful lodging with a personal touch, Meretes Garden is a place where people and nature exist in quiet harmony. With a focus on sustainability, almost daily yoga sessions, forest walks, sauna rituals (booked in advance), and stillness, we offer one of the most authentic yoga and wellness experiences in Norway.

Our retreat is not just about rest – it’s about returning to balance. If you’re longing for lodging that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you to stay with us and experience the deep presence of the landscape. Here, at Meretes Garden Norway, nature is not just the setting – it’s part of your journey.

Why Yoga Retreat? Why Norway?

In a world that rarely pauses, a yoga retreat offers the space to breathe – to come home to yourself and move through life with greater awareness. It’s not about performance or perfection. It’s about creating room – in your body, your thoughts, and your everyday rhythm.

At Meretes Garden, yoga flows gently through the day. Whether you’re new to the mat or have years of practice, our classes are grounding and accessible – held in places where nature speaks softly: the old greenhouse, on the grass, or among the trees.

A yoga retreat is a powerful reset. Time to feel, to reflect, and to realign with what feels true.

And why Norway?
Because few places offer such untouched beauty and quiet strength. In Valldal, dramatic mountains, glacial rivers, and pure air surround you – not just as scenery, but as something that shifts you from within.

Here, simplicity isn’t an idea. It’s a way of living. And when you step into it, something essential awakens in you.

Glamping in Summer, Cosy Rooms in Winter – A Year-Round Retreat for Everyone

Meretes Garden welcomes guests all year. In summer, our luxury glamping tents let you sleep close to nature – without giving up comfort. Wake to birdsong, mountain air, and the soft light of morning, all from a warm, well-equipped canvas tent with real beds and thick duvets.

In winter, settle into one of our calm, cozy rooms indoors – with soft beds, minimalist Nordic design, and views of the snowy peaks. Whether you come alone, with your partner, family, or a group of friends, you’ll find space to simply be.

Each season brings its own kind of magic – and a chance to reconnect with what matters.

A Spa Sanctuary in the Heart of Nature

Wellness here is not a luxury – it’s a return to the essential. Our small, beautifully designed spa house is your place to unwind and reset. Built in harmony with the landscape, it features a traditional Finnish sauna with panoramic views, a cooling outdoor shower, and a peaceful room for rest and reflection.

Whether you come after a hike, a yoga class, or just to enjoy the stillness, the spa offers deep restoration. The blend of warmth, silence, and natural surroundings creates space for something to release – and something new to settle in.

This is not a hotel spa. It’s more honest, quieter, and more connected.

Meretes Garden – A Place Where People and Nature Meet in Sustainable Harmony

Meretes Garden was born from a vision: to create a place where people can find peace and return to something more real – more rooted. A place shaped by nature, but with comfort you need to truly let go.

After several years in Denmark, where I trained as a psychotherapist, I returned home to the family farm in Valldal. I’m the third generation here – and with love for this land, I began building the retreat, step by step. Everything you see is shaped with care, offering a mindful alternative to mainstream travel, health, and lifestyle.

Today, glamping tents rest quietly among the mountains, surrounded by birdsong, wildflowers, and clean air. You can begin the day with yoga in the old greenhouse, pause in the Japanese garden, or warm your body in the spa house with its Finnish sauna.

The newly built kitchen is shared and open – and you’re welcome to prepare your own meals. Maybe with berries from the valley, eggs from the neighbour’s hens, and a slice of fresh-baked bread.

How to Get Here from Ålesund Airport

The closest airport to Meretes Garden is Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES), which has good national and international connections. Ålesund Airport (AES – Vigra), is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car. You can rent a car, book a private transfer, or take public transport via Moa and Sjøholt.

By bus, the journey takes around 3 hours 45 minutes and offers beautiful views along the way. Taxis and private drivers are also available for faster and more direct transport.

Once you arrive in Valldal, the stillness begins.

Ready to slow down and reconnect?

Book your stay at Meretes Garden – or get in touch if you have any questions. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, we’d love to welcome you.

Click here to visit our contact page – your journey begins here.