ADVENTURE & BUSHCRAFT & SELF EXPLORATION
5 day Immersion
A 5 day event in Sweden learning all tricks & tools to thrive in nature & gain all the knowledge about flora & fauna while creating a safe space to show up in our humanness.
It’s for anyone regardless of prior experience in nature, as long as they share a curiosity and respect for nature. Who’ve always dreamed of what it truly means to survive & thrive in nature like we used to do.
- Seek Reconnection with Nature
- Crave a Break from Modern Life
- Yearn for Practical Skills and Self-Reliance
- Desire Personal Growth and Spiritual Connection
- Value Community and Shared Experiences
- Are Adventure-Seekers or Nature Enthusiasts
This event is for anyone ready to pause, breathe, and reclaim what it means to live in harmony with the Earth & to allow themselves to be themselves fully (again) in a safe container. Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or someone simply seeking a change, “Back to the Roots” offers an unforgettable journey to rediscover your place in the natural world.
THE CORE OF WHAT WE DOWhy going back to the essence matters so much
Why going back to the essence matters so much
In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve lost touch with something essential: our connection to nature and each other. Technology often replaces real-life experiences, and convenience hides the beauty of self-reliance and community. In this shift, we’ve forgotten how to thrive in the environment that sustains us—the Earth—and how to nurture the deep human bonds that give life its meaning.
Nature is where we belong, and connection—both to the Earth and to each other—is the foundation of who we are. Yet, we’ve become strangers to both. This is a call to come home—to rediscover the simplicity of living in balance with the Earth and the profound strength that comes from shared human experience.
WHAT, HOW, WHEN?Details
Details
Group size
The group is limited to 15 people + 2 (life) guides to ensure the intimacy of the group and have an equal and honest energy division amongst all.
Location
We’ll be entering the forest in the area of Thorsby in Sweden surrounded by lakes. It will be close to Torsby. Which means there are several ways of getting there.
**We can always pick you up from Torsby.
By car(pool): We’ll make sure that when people sign up we see if there’s people willing to carpool. You navigate on Torsby, which is about a 4hr drive from Götenborg or a 2,5hrs drive from Oslo. People rented a car & carpooled from here.
By plane: You can fly on Göthenborg (4hrs) or Oslo (2,5 to Torsby) (make sure to check in a 15kg + bagage to be assured of what you need. From there you can take preferrably a train (see option below for part 2) to Torsby for about 5hrs.
By train from Göthenborg: a 4,24hr ride. You can book through Rome2Rio. Göteborg Centralstation to Torsby Station (Torsby, Värmland County, Sweden)
We will see if there’s also rides going from Torsby that you can possibly join!
Duration & Program
Our program will be 5 days long, the totality of your stay with us is of 7 days. Which means 5 full days in nature and 2 total days for arrival and departure.
Periods
May 2025
You need to be there the period: May 18 (Sunday) till May 24 (Saturday) are the official days.
Arrival day is 18. Departure day is 24.
Official program: 19 till 23.
Investment
€1250,– 5 days (if you cannot pay at once drop us a message!)
Included all
- Accommodation ground
- All food
- Guides
- The majority of items for activities
- Some good ol’ 10% to 30% discount for outdoor shopping
Excluded
- Transport to location (we help connect you with participants)
- Travel insurance
- Equipment & gear
- Unplanned surprises brought to us by life!
Elements
Building shelther
Build a shelter from all natural materials that you will be sleeping in for the remainder of the days, like they used to do back in the days.
Learn about Nature
Change your perspective on nature forever. From loving it to also now knowing it. What plant/tree can serve what purpose. Learn to understand why nature moves the way it does.
Bonfires
A fire for mental & physical warmth. The place to be where good conversations and fun is guaranteed!
Bushcraft skills
Develop your bushcraft skills. Not just the regular one, but the real one. No fire-stick, you & natural materials.
Personal focus
As we’re touching upon real adventure & the essence, we also want to do the same with you on the personal level. To see what is truly important to you. We’re here to guide you if needed.
What people like you experienced
An incredible journey to connect with yourself and nature. It will give you what you need not what you want. Guided by two incredible leaders that will challenge you and will also give you a hug when needed. If you feel a bit scared go for it!
“From a place of great depth and deep connections (more than I could have dreamed or expected), I was able to embark on an unforgettable journey. I expanded both my knowledge and skills, gained experience as part of a tribe, and tapped into individual processes.”
“Very supportive guidance, good trekking route and camps. I feel more powerful and with much more confidence”
“Nature doesn’t give you what you want, it gives you what you need”
Meet Oscar Alonso Delgado
What’s up! Oscar here. This is the 2nd time we’re hosting this event & to say the least, the first one was transformative. I’ve been up mountains above 6000 in the Himalayas, ridden reindeer in Mongolia, initiated a men’s initiative called ‘The Gathering of Men’. Used to going deep (emotionally) myself & guiding others in the process. The connection with nature has always been there & the love for it too. Now we’re giving back.
I’ll be here to guide you together with Thijmen through the 5 day immersion & super excited!
Meet Thijmen Apswoude
Thijmen Apswoude is the founder of Living by Nature. He’s been in the field of bushcraft & native skills for over 18 years. A renowned player in the world of bushcraft. The knowledge and experience of the oldest and wisest tree. When you’re around Thijmen you catch yourself being very sharp, knowing that every word (nearly every word :P) can make the difference in your experience and knowledge about nature. Spending so much time in groups and in nature has made him a seasoned facilitator both emotionally & in skills.
FAQ
It’s not about what you already know. It’s about the willingness of you to learn and be in it. It is not for the die hard adventurers. We make it accessible for everyone and yes you will be challenged. Because this way of living and working is new for many. But we promise you it will be an experience to never forget.
For sure! Actually we encourage you to come alone if you’re doubting. Because we also focus on the human aspect people leave with new acquaintances, friend and co-adventurers to share similar adventures with.
As we’re commiting the full 5 days to the event and will start early morning and will make good use of the last day too we invite you to come one day before the event starts and leave the day after the event ends. As start day and time will be around 10:00 and the last day end in the night.
We’ll further elaborate on this. But options are driving there with fellow adventurers, flying in. More information will follow, but according to big boss Thijmen, it always finds its way.
A gear list will follow soon. If you need a quick reply in terms of booking your ticket and the amount of KG you’re checking in, then better go for 18kg-ish+. Bring a backpack as we will be entering the forest and do some walking to set up camp. No suitcases, a back that you can carry comfortably for a minute or 30.
If you’re bringing some stuff that is of value to you, such as electronics, passport. Don’t worry they will be more than safe with us. The electronic stuff you can leave at the house of the friend there. We go in with no connection 🙂
NO PROBLEM. We have the most delicious fresh spring rivers and lakes where you can shower WITH A VIEW. In terms of #1, you can do it anywhere really, just not where we walk :). #2 a dedicated place with view which will be for some an experience of pooping outdoors!.