STOCKHOLM DESIGN RETREAT

February 9–13, 2026

A Private Scandinavian Design Experience

Hosted by Mia Sandmark

Join me in my hometown of Stockholm for five days of inspiration, connection, and discovery. Together, we’ll explore the very best of Scandinavian design, craft, and culture with exclusive access to artisans, showrooms, and experiences that few get to see.

Limited spots available.

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Stockholm is where my love of design began. Clean lines, timeless craftsmanship, and the way beauty is woven into everyday life. I’ve curated this retreat to share the city I know by heart with a small group of kindred creatives.

Five days. One city. Endless inspiration.

From mornings at design institutions to afternoons visiting artisan studios, from intimate dinners in my favorite Stockholm restaurants to an afternoon sauna in the winter archipelago. Every detail has been chosen to immerse you in the magic of Scandinavian design traditions.

This retreat is perfect for designers, artists, makers, and lovers of all things beautifully made. You’ll leave with fresh creative energy, new friendships, and a deeper understanding of the Scandinavian design ethos.

Ett Hem

You’ll spend four nights at Ett Hem, Stockholm’s most renowned boutique hotel, where calm and comfort are in every detail. Light-filled rooms with warm textures and Swedish craftsmanship invite you to slow down. Each morning begins with breakfast made in the open kitchen, freshly baked bread, organic local ingredients — more like being welcomed into a friend’s home than a hotel.

Design Showrooms

We will visit iconic design houses such as Svenskt Tenn, where bold patterns, rich colors, and timeless craftsmanship come together to tell the story of Scandinavian design. Here, we’ll explore the legacy of Josef Frank and the enduring influence of Swedish modernism. From there, we’ll step into other celebrated design destinations across the city, each offering its own interpretation of form, function, and beauty. Each day brings new spaces to discover.

Artisans & Craft

We will meet the makers behind Sweden’s living craft traditions, visiting workshops where every piece is shaped by hand. At Handtryckta Tapeter on Långholmen, we’ll explore how wallpaper is printed by artisans the traditional way — a slow, deliberate process that has changed little over the past hundreds of years. Similar encounters will give us an intimate glimpse into the care and skill that defines true craftsmanship. A reminder that design is a living tradition, shaped by skilled hands.

Archipelago Sauna

One afternoon, we’ll leave the city for the stillness of the Stockholm archipelago. A traditional sauna experience by the chill water plunge invites us into the rejuvenating rhythm of heat and cold — a ritual that Scandinavians have practiced for generations. It’s a moment to slow down, connect, and restore both body and mind. It’s the perfect pause before our final farewell dinner together.

Cuisine as Art

Stockholm’s culinary scene is an experience in itself. From intimate, candlelit dinners to artfully plated modern Nordic creations, each meal is made with seasonal, local ingredients and a deep respect for flavor. Shared in the company of fellow creatives, these meals will be among the moments you remember most.