RETREATS, COURSES & CONFERENCES
A SCANDINAVIAN CENTER FOR LEARNING, INSPIRING MEETINGS,
SILENCE, PEACE, HUMAN POTENTIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY
FESTIVAL: Music, dance, workshops, lectures
Mundekulla Festival
"Passing on the stick" - 25th Anniversary
August 9 -13, 2023 (LANGUAGE: SWEDISH & ENGLISH)
Organizer: Music & Mindfulness (Anna and Peter Elmberg) in collaboration with Mundekulla Retreatcenter
Welcome to a unique 25th Anniversary where we offer most of the best of the last 25 years! Deva Talasi (Dk) returns with her lovely Heartdance, Diane Patterson (USA) gives an acclaimed concert. Peter Elmberg & African Vibration is resurrected and not to forget "Magnus Circus School" for all ages and of course much more besides that. The festival team with Peter, Anna, JEM and Emma is intact and shares various features!
25th Anniversary on the theme "Passing on the stick"
25 years ago, the foundation was laid for a center that has developed into one of Sweden's largest retreat centers based on the motto of sustainability in every step. The festival has been a recurring event and this year we want to celebrate both the Festival and Mundekulla Retreatcenter. We want to celebrate and honor this while welcoming the new owners of Mundekulla Retreatcenter, hence the festival theme "Passing on the stick". Watch video about the change of ownership here.
The layout of the festival
Welcome to a weekend filled with music, meetings, Mundekulla dances, lectures, children's activities, mindfulness, dance, workshops and not least wonderful concerts with artists from near and far. The festival is spiced up by meetings across generational boundaries, national boundaries as well as city and countryside. It is an alcohol/drug-free event for all ages that has also received an award for Sweden's most environmentally friendly festival.
Many visitors have expressed their appreciation for Mundekulla's idyllic environment with spring lakes, sauna, cultural landscape, beautiful buildings with holistic thinking and rewarding meetings! As a participant in the festival, you automatically become an active co-creator rather than a passive audience and you are warmly welcome to come on your own.
A meeting place in time
We live in a time when many feel worried about the future, while at the same time a lot of positive things are happening where differences can interact towards a larger and richer whole. The negative news tend to capture us while we easily forget to see the constant hopeful developments taking place in the world around us. We do not close our eyes to the challenges we face but also see the opportunities that constantly surround us. The festival and Mundekulla as a whole have been a source of inspiration for many over the years and have offered many enriching meetings that have initiated other projects around the country, since its start in 1998.
Workshop leaders, program and videos
- A selection of this year's musicians and workshop leaders will be presented shortly.
- See last year's festival program here to get a feel for the festival See the 2022 festival program here>>
- Watch a video from previous festivals here.
Practical information
Time
Aug 9 -13 (Wed-Sun) - No day tickets are sold
Festival ticket
Incl. all workshops and concerts (meals and accommodation are extra, see below)
Adult (over 18): SEK 2900 (see Early bird discounts below)
Children (4-17 years): Free
Infants (0-3 years): Free
Early bird discounts
When booking by June 30 at the latest, you will receive a SEK 200 discount on the above prices. When booking no later than April 30, an additional SEK 200 discount is received, and when booking no later than February 28, an additional SEK 200 discount is received.
Meals and Accomodation
Book a room, sleeping loft, tent/mobile home,or stay outside the area
Adult (over 18): From SEK 2400
Children (4-17 years): From SEK 1600
Infants (0-3 years): Free
Discount
We want to create opportunities for people to participate regardless of background.
- You automatically receive a SEK 500 discount when booking at least 3 people, (families) at the same time of booking.
- Welcome as a volunteer at a reduced price. Email event@mundekulla.se for more information.
Mundekulla's Green Kitchen
Mundekulla serves nutritious, tasty and carefully prepared vegan and vegetarian food (of which approx. 80% organic ingredients) and offers dairy and gluten free options for those who wish. There is also a children's menu at the festival. Coffee can be bought on site. Please let us know at the time of your booking if you have any allergies.
Hotel/hostel in the immediate area
- Långasjö Vandrarhem (6 km) 0471-50310
- Grimsnäs Herrgård (8 km) 0478-20400
- Moshult Vandrarhem (8 km) 0763-134839
- Hotell Amigo (10 km) 0471-12550
- Prästgården (15 km) 073-037 73 10
- Ödevata Fiskecamp (17 km) 0471-50430
- Korrö Vandrarhem (22 km) 0477-34249
- Kosta Boda Art Hotell (30 km) 0478-34835
Information accommodation
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All participants must register at the reception upon arrival.
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Bring sheets and towels. Can also be rented for SEK 150/set at reception.
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Everyone cleans their room. Cleaning can be purchased for SEK 300 per room. SEK 400 is charged for non-performed final cleaning.
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Candles may not be used in the rooms.
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Pets are unfortunately not allowed, but there is a dog hotel 7 km from Mundekulla.
Rules of conduct
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The Mundekulla Festival is drug free, i.e. alcohol/drugs are not used, taken or sold on site.
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We offer silence for those who want it in connection with the meals in a secluded place.
Volunteer
Do you want to volunteer at the festival? Email event@mundekulla.se for more info.
Facebook
Follow updates and news on the Festival Facebook page
Booking rules
We charge a booking fee of SEK 900/adult (over 18 years) and SEK 600/child (4-17 years), however a maximum of SEK 2000 per booking/family. The booking fee is part of what is paid at registration and is non-refundable. Cancellation can be made up to two weeks before the start, after which the amount paid, in addition to the above-mentioned booking fee, will be refunded. After that, reimbursement will only take place on presentation of a medical certificate. If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your place to another person, please let us know in this case.
Travel to Mundekulla
Click here for information on how to get to Mundekulla.
Carpooling
Welcome to join our carpooling group on Facebook where you can request or offer a ride to a specific event at Mundekulla.
Dates & Times
Aug 9–13, 2023
The reception opens at 3 pm.
The first activity takes place at 5:30 pm.
The festival ends at 4 pm on Sunday.
Contact
Daily schedule
This is an example of a day
07.30-08.30 Meditation/Yoga
08.15-09.15 Breakfast
09:30-10.30 Morning gathering & sharing
11:00-12:30 Workshops/lectures
11:00-12:30 Circus workshop for children
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.45-14.15 Lunch beat (Free dance)
14.30-16.00 Workshops/lectures
14.30-16.00 Workshop for children
15.30-16.30 Café
16.30-17.30 Workshops/lectures
16.30-17.30 Workshop for children/youth
18.00-19.00 Dinner
19.30 Concert/Open stage
21.00 Concert
Feedback from previous festivals
"Just returned from an absolutely fantastic Music Festival. So much warmth and compassion. Being so incredibly strengthened by all the people and who together create a magical weekend. I will live this for a long time! Thank you very much!"/ Christina G
"It is an incredible luxury to be able to stay at your wonderful music festival. Everything that is there helps to create a holistic experience and I am grateful for all the work you put in that makes it possible."
Hannah S
"We just want to thank you for four wonderful days during the Mundekulla Festival. So many experiences, feelings and thoughts that were elicited !!! So much creativity, which we have now taken home. We are completely confused. Special thanks for the magical and symbolic night walk. We were first-time visitors, and will definitely return next year."
Henrik and Ive B
"Thank you for some incredibly wonderful wonderful days with lots of good humble people."
Leif J, artist
"Thank you for a wonderful music festival in Mundekulla. It was an experience that I hope I will relive many times."
Lise-Lott A
This year's festival is organized by Anna and Peter Elmberg. The festival team also includes Emma Dinmali and Jem Chan Phap Ho.
Singer songwriter Diane Patterson (USA) returns to the festival!
Deva Talasi (Dk) participates with her lovely Heart dances.
