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THE ART OF HYGGE

KAERBY MILL, GJERLEV, DENMARK
november 14tH-18TH, 2024

THE ULTIMATE 4-DAY CHRISTMAS RETREAT DEVOTED TO DANISH CHRISTMAS HYGGE, FOOD, LIFESTYLE, CHRISTMAS MARKETS, CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION, EXPLORATION, STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENT CREATION RETREAT.

SOLD OUT!

3 NIGHTS IN THE DANISH COUNTRYSIDE
+ 1 AT A HOTEL IN THE HEART OF AARHUS
(CULTURAL CAPITAL OF EUROPE IN 2017)

Secure your spot for €2.497

A Collaboration between Sisterhood Retreats & Jeanne d'Arc Living

 
 
 

“WE ARE SO EXCITED TO OPEN UP ENROLLMENT FOR OUR POPULAR SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS RETREAT. THIS LEARNING ADVENTURE IS packed to the brim with hygge, wonderful Christmas excursions, styling, FOOD & LIFESTYLE photography ➕ the unique opportunity to be part of a professional editorial magazine department and Learn about how to create high-quality content for the Christmas issue of an International lifestyle magazine published in 6 languages.”

- VIVIAN & SIF

 
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SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a magical time in Denmark, and we couldn't be more excited about opening up this super creative retreat for booking.

We have put our hearts and souls into creating the most educational, inspiring, and eventful program, that teaches you how to create high-quality editorial content, takes your photography and storytelling skills to the next level, and gives you a unique opportunity to network with like-minded creatives from all over the world, while indulging in the best Scandinavian Christmas food and treats.

During the retreat, you will be invited to join a real editorial department as a content creator. You will get a unique chance to take part in every step of the process of creating high-quality Scandinavian Christmas content for the Christmas issue of Jeanne D’Arc Living 2025, which comes out in almost 50,000 copies in 6 languages ​​in 10 different countries.

BECOME A PUBLISHED MAGAZINE CONTENT CREATOR
Carefully guided and instructed by Vivian and Sif you will learn how to develop, create, style, cook, arrange, photograph, edit, and layout editorial content about Scandinavian Christmas, festive baking, cooking, DIY, Christmas decorations, baked goods, etc. Your work will be presented in the magazine and your name will be mentioned, which means that you can use the issue as a fantastic reference.

ACCOMMODATION
Your home during the first three retreat days is at the most charming and authentic nearby bed & breakfast run by hosts who invest all their love and energy in taking good care of you. Your home for the last night will be at a beautiful hotel in the heart of Aarhus. You can buy or decide to purchase a shared double room with a private or shared bathroom (depending on the time of booking) or a private double room with a private bathroom (extra charge of 400).

WHEN
The workshop begins on November 14th, 2024 at 4 PM and ends on November 18th, 2024 at 2 PM.

WHO
This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning more about creativity, hygge, Christmas Celebration, food- and lifestyle photography, styling, and content creation - from those who dream of learning (or upgrading their skill sets within) the art of styling, photography, storytelling, marketing, and content creation to those wishing to grow their network to other like-minded creatives across the globe.

We welcome all levels of expertise and people from all walks of life.

WHERE
Throughout our time together we will immerse ourselves in Scandinavian Christmas hygge and magazine creation at the old mill, 'Kaerby Mill' in Gjerlev, Denmark - Vivian's beautiful private country home and the place from where she runs her magazine business. The retreat will mainly take place at the old mill, but the loveliest Christmas excursions to beautiful nearby locations will also be built into the program. In the evenings we will chat, laugh, and exchange thoughts, ideas, and dreams around Vivian’s beautifully set Scandinavian Christmas dining table.

HOW TO GET THERE
Kjaerby Mill is located 1 hour and 45 minutes by car from Billund Airport and 1 hour from Aarhus Airport. It is located 45 minutes by car from the center of Aarhus and 22 minutes from Randers railway station. A pick-up at Randers Railway station at 3 PM on November 14th will be arranged, and you will be brought back and forth from the bed & breakfast each day by car. On the 17th we’ll go to Aarhus and you’ll spend the last of our retreat nights there at a lovely hotel in the heart of the city.

 

 
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Christmas is the coziest time of year in DenmarK, AND If you dream of experiencing Scandinavian Christmas in all its charming aspects and wish to learn how to create HIGH-QALITY compelling editorial lifestyle storieS at the same time, this retreat is for you.


PRICE
€2.497 (Shared accommodation)
€2.897 (private accommodation)
Prices listed are per person

The spots are extremely limited, so book as soon as possible. The educational service provided is VAT-exempt.

Included: This is an all-inclusive retreat. The enrollment fee includes accommodation in a shared double room with a private or shared bathroom (depending on the time of booking), all meals, drinks, and snacks, classes, hands-on training, workshop material, transportation, and excursions during the retreat PLUS a lovely goodie bag on arrival.

Not included: Travel costs (i.e. flights etc.), travel insurance (highly recommended), transportation from and to the airport/train station, and meals/items/ activities bought when you're not with the group.

The retreat is held in English.

 

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
Throughout the retreat, we will indulge in good Scandinavian Christmas food, baked goods, and delicious hot beverages. Each day during the retreat we will have an editorial meeting in the morning followed by classes in styling, photography, signature styles, content creation, table-setting, decoration, layout, and photo editing, where Sif, Vivian, and a few representatives from Vivian’s editorial magazine department will share their experiences within the magazine & food & lifestyle photography and content creation industry with you.

We will take you through styling, expression, light, trends, composition, use of props and backgrounds, editing, and camera techniques.

EQUIPMENT
We encourage you to bring the camera you normally shoot with - whether it is a big DSLR camera or the camera on your smartphone doesn’t play any role. Just bring what you are familiar with.

The quality and resolution of smartphone cameras have improved tremendously, and more and more magazines accept photos shot with your smartphone. So if you prefer to shoot with the camera on your phone, it is absolutely fine. Please also bring your laptop if you wish to edit photos and write texts for the magazine features on it (and if you prefer to do this on your phone it is definitely a good alternative). A pair of comfortable walking shoes and a warm sweater is also great to bring along.


 

MEET YOUR RETREAT HOSTS, TEACHERs & EDITORS IN CHIEF

SIF ORELLANA

VIVIAN CHRISTENSEN

 
 
 
 
 
 

Due to logistics, and the people involved, the workshop is non-refundable. So please register only if you know you can attend. However, we would be very happy to transfer your spot to someone else should you be unable to make it and know someone who will take your spot. We encourage you to have valid travel insurance before embarking on the trip.

 
 

TESTIMONIALS

"AFTER SPENDING JUST A FEW DAYS TOGETHER AT A SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS TALE RETREAT, A VERY SPECIAL BOND WAS CREATED BETWEEN EVERYONE IN OUR LOVELY GROUP."

It was such an honor to be a part of this creative bunch, made extra special by our lovely leader and teacher Sif. Her passion and ability to inspire, her big heart and kind words, her empathy and unlimited generosity are so precious and inspiring that we were all in awe. I came back home with a full heart and lots of new friends. It was unforgettable! Thank you Sif for bringing us all together and sharing your hearts and wisdom!”

KARMEN KODA, PARIS

“I strongly recommend joining Sif Orellana in any upcoming retreat.

She shares her talent, but, more importantly, her wisdom! You might not know but you cannot really live happily without it!

KAJSA JEPPSON, SWEDEN

“I AM STILL IN SOME KIND OF EUPHORIA AFTER MY RETREAT WITH SIF ORELLANA."

Thank you so much for being the most inspiring, caring and warm person I have met in a long time, Sif. I will always be grateful for this retreat.

NETTAN DAHLQUIST. NORWAY

"I

SIGNED UP FOR SIF'S WORKSHOP HOPING TO HONE MY VISUAL STORYTELLING TECHNIQUES...BUT I LEFT WITH SO MUCH MORE."

For me, the main benefits came when Sif shared the inside secrets of her incredible personal success story and from receiving invaluable individual feedback which she happily provided beyond workshop hours and even upon my return home! Importantly, she makes you feel comfortable instantly, no matter your photographic experience. Her down-to-earth approach helped participants to immediately gel well together which made the workshop fun.

Sif's style of communicating her visual storytelling knowledge is unique and made me feel truly connected and inspired. I returned home equipped with more tools and fully motivated to take action on my dreams.

I can’t speak highly enough of Sif's workshops.

IVAN EBEJER, MALTA

 
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