Ekskäret Island Care & Community Weekend

Welcome to the 
Ekskäret Island Care & Community Weekend 🤎

This weekend is an invitation to spend time on the island we love — to care for it, give back to it, and help it thrive for all the groups and initiatives that call Ekskäret home.

Together, we’ll tend to the land and the spaces in simple, practical ways so that the island can continue to support the people and gatherings that take place here. There will be some maintenance tasks, small outdoor projects, and other ways of caring for Ekskäret and all that it holds.

At the same time, this weekend is also about being here. We know that many who have been to Ekskäret long to spend more time on the island — to slow down, be in nature, sauna, and reconnect with themselves and with others. Alongside the practical contributions, there will be plenty of space for shared meals, meaningful conversations, and simply enjoying the beauty and presence of the island together.

Everything you need to know

Who is it for?

This weekend is for people who have a connection to Ekskäret and would like to spend time on the island while contributing to its care. Whether you have been here through a retreat, a gathering, or another initiative, you are warmly welcome to join us for a weekend of shared work, presence, and community.

You do not need any special skills to join — just a willingness to contribute, co-operate and be part of a shared atmosphere of care.

What to Expect

• A stunning island sprouting with life! 🌸
• Lovely humans to share meals, tasks and moments with.
• Three work shifts (approximately 2 h each) where we give back to the island in different ways, indoors and outdoors. The work will be lead by Magnus and Jonna. There will be space for different capacities and energy levels, and there will be breaks and rest throughout the weekend.

What to Bring

• Bed sheets & towel
• Clothes you can move and work in
• Comfortable shoes for being outdoors
• Swimwear and a towel if you want to have a sauna
• Toiletries and any other essentials you need for a weekend on the island
  

Practicalities & Schedule

Practical Information

Dates: Friday May 15 - Sunday May 17
Arrival: Whenever it suits you, on May 15th. Last boat of the day leaves from Åsättra brygga at 17:55
Closing: Sunday 17th, we will take the ferry leaving at 15:01
Price: As a thank you for your contributions this event is free of charge and the food will be payed for by the foundation. You only pay your travel expenses.
Accommodation: you will have your own private bedroom
Food: we will cook together, possibly in teams depending on the number of people. The food will be vegetarian.
Travel logistics: look at options using the SL app, destination "Norra Ekskäret"

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Schedule

Friday

• Time to settle in, relax and enjoy solo or shared time
• Co-created dinner, served at 19ish
• Time for sauna, connecting, or whatever you feel like

Saturday

• Breakfast is self-serve, there will be some basic items provided
• Island care shift before lunch (approx 2h)
• Co-created lunch
• Plenty of time and space to connect, exchange, and relax together or apart
• Island care shift in the afternoon (approx 2h)
• Co-created dinner
• Time for sauna, connecting, or whatever you feel like

Sunday

• Breakfast is self-serve, there will be some basic items provided
• Island care shift before lunch (approx 2h)
• Co-created lunch
• Light cleaning
• Departure with the 15:01 boat

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Sign up & Questions

Sign-up through the button "Join the Fun" below, at your earliest convenience. Spots are limited.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact magnus@ekskaret.se