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7-14 AprilThe island of Ekskäret

About this initiative

Elevate is a co-created, participatory gathering on a very special private island in the Stockholm archipelago. We are all co-hosts of this event and everyone creates experiences, meals and activities for each other. There are no producers and consumers here -  you are not buying a set experience - but rather invited to co-create it, together with everyone else who will be attending. 

The ambition with Elevate is to create an open, brave and inclusive communal space, where we can relax and be ourselves as part of the group, connect to nature and get perspective on the life we are living and the world we are part of creating. We have the belief that it is when we are in a state of relaxation, connection and presence within ourselves, that we open up and make room for new ideas and perspectives to take root and be expressed. We make room to not only grow, but shift and elevate the way we relate to ourselves, to each other, and to life itself. This elevates our own wellbeing, and ripples on to elevate the world around us.

We wish to create a format where there’s a beautiful balance between the individual and the collective. During the work week we focus on our individual work, and in the evenings and weekend we come together to host activities and experiences for each other.

The Elevate Values

In order to create this open, brave and inclusive space there are a few values at the very core of this experience, which serve as a compass for how we wish to come together on the island.

Co-creation - “We are all hosts” - We expect everyone to be an active co-creator of the event and contribute in your own way. You are an essential part of creating the experience for yourself and for everybody else.

Self-reliance - “Only you know your needs" - You are responsible to become aware of and take care of your own needs. This may mean asking for help when you need it, resting when needed,  saying yes or saying no. Only you know.

Inclusion - “Everyone is welcome” - You will not know everyone there but you are expected to meet everyone with kindness. We help each other feel part of the bigger group by inviting and including each other. 

Responsibility - "Leave a better trace" -  A mindset of always considering how you can contribute to leaving things/places/situations/people better than how you found them, for the good of the whole and the bigger picture. 

Costs

This independent event is supported and sponsored by the Ekskäret Foundation which means that you only need to cover your share of the running cost of being on the island to participate. This is a non-profit event.

  • Membership fee 2 700 SEK per person to cover basic cost for the facilities, including a bunk bed in a double room for all the days. 
  • You will also be part of a team that will cook once, where the team will decide and buy the food as a gift to the group (ca 300-500 SEK per person).
  • Transportation (bus and boat, 200-300 SEK per person)

Please indicate in the interest signup if you want to join but don't have the financial ability to cover the membership fee (there are a few reduced membership fees, priced at 2000 SEK).

All you need to know

Elevate is a week of workshops, co-creating, coworking and coliving where everyone is part of dreaming up, creating and hosting the experience. 

The week is spent on Ekskäret - a beautiful, secluded private island in the Stockholm archipelago with modern and well-equipped facilities, optimized for retreats and gatherings. There is a limited number of spots, we will be a magic group of 40 people. You will have your own bed in a shared room with one other participant. This is a completely sober event.

    Sun (Apr 7): Arrive on the beautiful island and get familiar with the community and the land.

    Mon-Fri (Apr 8 - 12): Co-working during the days, where we work individually on our own work or projects (or just chill around on the island if we prefer). Shared meals twice a day, cooked collectively in food teams, and co-created activities in the evenings. There may also be some workshops during the days, it is up to you to choose what you attend and prioritize depending on your time and energy.

    Sat and Sun (Apr 13 - 14): Full-time community gathering with co-created workshops, activities, and shared meals.

    Look to the east - spring is coming! 🌞
    The theme for this spring edition of Elevate is "Initiate". We invite you to reflect a bit extra on what this means to you. What is emerging in you? What lies beneath the surface? Where do you wish to direct a few extra rays of sun to help it grow?

    Application closed - but add yourself to the waitlist!
    Last date to apply was March 9. We will get back to you latest March 12 to let you know if you've been offered a spot. You will then have just a few days to confirm your spot, so please keep an eye on your inbox. Hope to see you at the magical island of Ekskäret during the early spring "INITIATE" of the Elevate event series  🌱

    We wish to keep the group intact to a large extent, so persons able to stay during as many days as possible will be prioritized. Diversity and willingness to contribute to workshops and similar will also be prioritized.

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    Background

    Being in contact with ourselves, each other and with nature

    The world is changing rapidly all around us. Conflicts, climate threats, automation, the overwhelming influence of social media, the list can go on and on - and it makes it challenging to find our own way in life. In order to achieve balance and direction, it is increasingly important to be connected to our inner self and to be grounded in the relationship to the self, to others, our communities and to nature. Inner Development Goals is a framework which, through five dimensions, describes 23 different skills and qualities essential to our own inner development - and down the line in order to reach the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. 

    At Elevate our aim is to give special attention and focus to the first dimension of the framework. It is called'Being - Relationship to Self' , and is described as: 

    "Cultivating our inner life and developing and deepening our relationship to our thoughts, feelings and body help us be present, intentional and non-reactive when we face complexity".

    Being consists of;

    • Presence - Ability to be in the here and now, without judgement and in a state of open-ended presence
    • Inner compass - Having a deeply felt sense of responsibility and commitment to values and purposes relating to the good of the whole
    • Self awareness - Ability to be in reflective contact with own thoughts, feelings and desires; having a realistic self-image and ability to regulate oneself
    • Authenticity & integrity - A commitment and ability to act with sincerity, honesty and integrity
    • Openness & learning mindset - Having a basic mindset of curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable and embrace change and grow

    These skills will all be central to the week we'll share and co-create at Elevate. Our wish is for them to shine through in the activities on the island. It is through these essential skills we develop the relationship to the self. And when we elevate ourselves, we can elevate the world around us  ✨

    Initiated and supported by

    Ekskäret Foundation

    The mission of the Ekskäret Foundation is to both make sense of the world we create and allow brave spaces for people to explore and work on their inner growth. Studies show that having a "safe place” in connection to nature, where we dare to challenge ourselves, can act as an important catalyst for the process of personal development. We support and contribute to these brave places by creating contexts for transformative learning, where skills can be developed to better handle the constantly increasing complexity of our world. 

    K9 Co-living

    An Ekskäret initiated and funded "conscious co-living community" with 50 young professionals from all over the world living and thriving together under one roof in central Stockholm. Started with the aim to support the development of a more conscious society.