Noord was originally founded in 2022 under the name Glänta, with the vision of creating a center for inner development and scientific exploration of consciousness. In 2025, we changed our name to Noord to better reflect our international orientation and our focus on research and innovation in mental health and darkness therapy.



We are proud to be pioneers in darkness retreat (also called dark retreat, darkroom retreat or darkness retreat) in the Nordics. Our journey started back in 2019 and we established the first Nordic darkness retreat center in Stockholm in the summer of 2022. This marked the start of our work to explore the potential of darkness therapy for mental health and personal development.



We are inspired by the Inner Development Goals (IDG) - a framework that highlights inner capacities as the key to a more sustainable and balanced world. We believe that personal development, self-awareness and emotional awareness are crucial to creating long-term change, both on an individual and societal level.



The team has a broad professional and scientific background in health and behavioral informatics, clinical diagnostics, psychology, business development, innovation, health technology and retreats. We combine academic research and technological development with experiential knowledge to create a platform where science and practice come together.



What unites us, however, is not just our professional roles - but our own personal journeys. Having explored inner processes through methods such as darkness retreats, meditation practices and other forms of self-exploration, we share a common understanding of the potential of deeper inner work.



We see ourselves as part of an ongoing learning process and are humbled by the fact that what we think we know can always be developed further. Noord is a platform for both personal and collective transformation, where we together strive to contribute to a more sustainable and conscious world.







Noord Darkness Retreats

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**Curious about a Darkness Retreat but not sure what to expect?**

Book a free call with us — we’ll walk you through what a Darkness Retreat is, how it works, and what benefits it can bring.

One of us from the Noord team will give you a call on the phone number you provide when booking.

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A **pre-retreat session** to help you prepare, ground, and enter the dark with clarity.

The **Preparatory Support Session** is designed to support you before your retreat. Meeting with one of our experienced team members — with backgrounds in psychology, psychotherapy, or integrative practices — you will receive reflective guidance rooted in somatic awareness, personal growth, and inner process work.

Together, you may explore themes such as readiness, emotional landscape, intentions, or areas of uncertainty. The focus is on **preparation**, helping you align your **inner compass** and step into the retreat experience with greater clarity, grounding, and ease.

*Please note: This is not a clinical or therapeutic session, but an educational and supportive  experience.*

🌿 Preparatory Support Session

A post-retreat session to help you ground, integrate, and move forward.

The **Integrative Support Session** is designed to support you after your retreat. Coming out of several days in complete darkness can awaken profound emotional, cognitive, and sensory experiences. In this session, one of our experienced team members — with backgrounds in psychology, psychotherapy, or integrative practices — offers reflective support rooted in somatic awareness, personal growth, and inner process work.

Together, you may explore themes such as identity, purpose, inner clarity, confusion, or heightened sensitivity. The focus is on **integration**, helping you translate the insights from your inner journey into meaningful and grounded steps in everyday life.

*Please note: This is not a clinical or therapeutic session, but an educational and supportive coaching experience.*

✨ Integrative Support Session

**For those curious to explore darkness gently.**

Three nights and days in complete darkness offer the time and space for mental and physical restoration.

This retreat allows the body and mind to settle into stillness without the pressure of external stimuli. As the days pass, natural rhythms begin to unfold in the absence of light and time cues, creating the conditions for deep rest and introspection.

The three-day retreat is ideal for those who wish to experience darkness beyond a short introduction, long enough to immerse fully in stillness yet still accessible for newcomers. It can also be chosen by experienced retreaters who seek a balanced and restorative stay in darkness.

**Please note:** Darkness retreats are a powerful experience. We encourage you to carefully consider the right length for your stay. Feel free to contact us for guidance and support.

3-Day Darkness Retreat

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**A balanced duration for a full immersion and reset.**

Four nights and days in complete darkness provide the time and continuity for a deeper experience. With an extra day compared to the core retreat, the rhythm of darkness becomes more natural and undisturbed.

During this stay, the absence of light and external impressions creates optimal conditions for rest, recovery, and reflection. The longer duration allows for a more continuous immersion, where natural bodily and mental processes can unfold at their own pace.

The four-day retreat offers a balanced structure that allows you to stay fully immersed in stillness while maintaining a sense of clarity and stability. It suits those who feel ready to go deeper into silence or who wish to extend their stay beyond the three-day retreat for a more complete reset.

**Please note**: Darkness retreats are a powerful experience. We encourage you to carefully consider the right length for your stay. Feel free to contact us for personal guidance and support.

4-Day Darkness Retreat

**Allows the body to fully recalibrate to the rhythm of darkness.**

Five nights and days in complete darkness create the conditions for a steady and uninterrupted rhythm.With this duration, daily patterns begin to align naturally, allowing the retreat to take on a slower and more grounded pace.

The extended time in darkness supports a continuous immersion, where external distractions are replaced by a stable and undisturbed environment. This structure provides space for deep rest, clarity, and restoration, while giving the body and mind time to adapt fully to the absence of light and external demands.

The five-day retreat suits those who wish to explore a more extended stay or sense the full effect of darkness at its natural rhythm. It offers balance between depth and manageability, making it a preferred choice for many guests returning to Noord.

**Please note:** Darkness retreats are a powerful experience. We encourage you to carefully consider the right length for your stay. Feel free to contact us for personal guidance and support.

5-Day Darkness Retreat

5-Day Dark Retreat

**For experienced retreaters or deep inner journeys.**

Six nights and days in complete darkness offer an extended and continuous experience. With this duration, the rhythm of darkness becomes deeply established, and the sense of time begins to dissolve into stillness.

The longer stay provides an undisturbed environment for those familiar with darkness retreats or for individuals seeking a more profound and continuous immersion. The structure allows enough time for the body and mind to adapt completely to the absence of light, creating a stable foundation for rest, reflection, and reset.

This retreat is suited for experienced retreaters or those drawn to longer stays in silence and solitude. It is designed for individuals who wish to dedicate time to deep restoration and to explore darkness as a complete environment of stillness and balance.

**Please note:** Darkness retreats are a powerful experience. We encourage you to carefully consider the right length for your stay. You’re always welcome to contact us for guidance and support.