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The Further Away — Færøyene, Faroe Islands

Open for booking

The North Atlantic on your doorstep. Where grass meets ocean and the weather sets the pace. A short drive from Tórshavn, yet a world away.

Highlights

What is included

Full Experience (optional upgrade)

Price and booking

Send a request on the page, and we will reply with available dates and the price.

Minimum stay is 2 nights.

Cancellation

More than 30 days before arrival: full refund. 14–30 days before: 50% refund. Less than 14 days before: no refund, but the date can be moved once.

Getting here

A short drive from Torshavn, but far from your everyday

Address: Torshavn, Faroe Islands

GPS: 62.035118, -6.804851

Questions and answers

Where is The Further Away?
On the Faroe Islands, a short drive from Tórshavn. The place is on its own, with no neighbours, where the grass meets the sea.
How do we book?
Send a request on the page, and we reply with available dates and the price.
What is at the place?
A queen bed with organic linens, gas heating and solar power, an off-grid toilet, herbal tea and coffee, a yoga mat, map and compass and a box to put your phone away.
Is there a sauna?
Yes. With the Full Experience you get a private sauna with a shower.
How many can stay?
The unit is made for two people. Minimum stay is 2 nights.

See available dates and book. Questions? Write to stay@retreats.no.

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Time.
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No phones.
No itinerary.
Just the two of you.

A VIEW  ·  A ROOM  ·  A PAUSE

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[Re]treats creates temporary spaces for people to reconnect with nature, the place, and themselves.

We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.

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    We borrow nature from the next generation. Your [Re] treat borrows the place briefly — set up without disruption, removed without leaving a trace.

    About [Re] treats

    About

    A really good bed. With a really nice view.

    How it started

    From a simple question to a movement.

    ReTreats didn't start as a company.
    It started as a side project. A small room placed carefully in the landscape. No infrastructure. No permanent footprint. Just a bed, a view, and a question: what if travel could create value locally — without taking anything away?

    We were already working at the intersection of sustainability and tourism. But instead of talking about what should change, we decided to build something that showed what was possible.

    Show don't tell.

    People showed up. Then more. Landowners reached out. Places opened up.
    What began as an experiment is now spreading, one location at a time.

    [Re] charge

    [Re] charge

    Wake up refreshed in a delightful bed, in a modern stylish bedroom.

    Here's a twist. From the bed you look into beautiful Norwegian nature, ready to be explored. You and your partner can wake up in a modern, urban "hotel room" situated in the heart of Norway's most beautiful and raw natural landscapes.

    [Re] define

    [Re] define

    The world's most delightful sleeping experience in the most beautiful natural settings.

    We borrow nature from the next generation. Our hotel rooms temporarily borrow the location. They are set up without disruption and removed without leaving a trace. We aim to be 100% transparent about our impact — positive and negative.

    [Re] cycle

    [Re] cycle

    No traces in nature, but big traces in the hearts of those who visit.

    Our Re-treats are constructed from recycled materials, they are off-grid and will stand a short season before being relocated. Great experiences built on circular and renewable principles.

    Inspi[Re]

    Inspi [Re]

    People who love nature take better care of it.

    We aim to inspire and demonstrate what's possible when nature's put in the front row. You don't have to build down and hurt nature to build a healthy tourism business.

    [Re] vitalize

    [Re] vitalize

    Places with a well-functioning tourism are often better places to live.

    Income from tourism contributes to local services and creates jobs. Tourism can contribute to pride and optimism for the future in small places. Let's try to find the right balance.

    [Re] locate

    [Re] locate

    Our mobile Re-treats adapt to the seasons.

    Easily moved from the summer beach to the winter mountains. No permanent footprint — set up and removed without a trace.

    Over 40 medieoppslag

    [Re] markable

    Over 40 media features during our first season.

    From NRK to niche magazines — the story of a small pop-up hotel room in nature captured the attention of Norwegian and international media.

    [Re] ady to join us?

    Have a nice property?

    Do you have a unique plot, view, or place in nature you think guests would love? We provide everything — mobile self-sufficient units, booking, marketing, and operations. You provide the place. We take care of the rest. Earn from the first night, no large investment required.

    Thank you. We'll be in touch shortly.

    Bli Brand Partner

    Vil du bygge din egen reiselivsvirksomhet?

    Som Brand Partner etablerer og driver du en ReTreats-enhet lokalt gjennom ditt eget selskap — vi stiller med enheten, merkevaren, systemene og markedsføringen.

    Les mer om Brand Partner

    Bli medeier

    Vil du eie en del av ReTreats?

    Vi inviterer mennesker som bryr seg om å utvikle regionen sin til å bli medeiere. Les om aksjesalget og hvordan medeierskap fungerer.

    Les mer om å bli medeier

    [Re]treats creates temporary spaces for people to reconnect with nature, the place, and themselves.

    We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.

    Responsibility

    Nothing we do is sustainable. Yet.

    Sustainable tourism is unfortunately impossible to achieve, especially on a larger scale. We are neither green, regenerative, nor environmentally friendly, and we are certainly not carbon-neutral or climate-positive. No travel company we're aware of — including [Re] treats — truly gives back as much or more than it takes.

    What we can do is be fully accountable for our impact: recognize the damage we cause, and do what we can to reduce and repair it. Being transparent helps ensure we are on the right track.

    "We started this project to demonstrate what's possible when social and environmental responsibility are prioritized. Sustainability isn't a final goal — it's an ongoing process."

    135
    Guest nights 2025
    80%
    Norwegian guests
    100+
    Local co-owners
    ~28t
    CO₂ travel 2025
    A round-trip flight for two guests from New York to Norway emits more CO₂ than building an entire [Re]treat. That's why we focus our marketing on short-distance travelers.

    [Re]treats creates temporary spaces for people to reconnect with nature, the place, and themselves.

    We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.

    We use the Triple™ framework and focus equally on all three pillars: The Company, The Community and The Planet — with 18 focus areas. We started this project to demonstrate what is possible when social and environmental responsibility are prioritised. Sustainability is not a final goal — it is an ongoing process.

    Bygget for å vare

    Vi bygger ikke ReTreats for en rask exit. Ambisjonen er å skape et sunt, lønnsomt og formålsdrevet selskap som kan levere på samfunnsoppdraget sitt i 100 år. Det krever mer enn gode intensjoner. Formålet må være en del av selskapets struktur, beslutninger og bruk av overskudd – slik at ReTreats beholder retningen også når vi vokser, får nye eiere og en dag ledes av andre enn dem som startet selskapet.

    Slik skal overskuddet fordeles

    I de første årene prioriterer vi utvikling og vekst. Når selskapet er lønnsomt og har tilstrekkelig egenkapital og likviditet, er målet å innføre en waterfall-modell:

    Minst 60 %
    Reinvesteres
    Inntil 20 %
    Kan gå til eierne
    20 %
    Natur og lokalsamfunn
    • Minst 60 % reinvesteres i selskapet og videre utvikling.
    • Inntil 20 % kan deles ut til eierne.
    • 20 % skal brukes til tiltak som styrker natur, lokalsamfunn og andre formål i tråd med samfunnsoppdraget vårt.

    En stor del av verdiskapingen fordeles allerede gjennom den løpende driften – til lokale driftsselskaper, ansatte, grunneiere, leverandører og tilbydere. Waterfall-modellen gjelder overskuddet som er igjen etter dette. Slik kan ReTreats gi avkastning til eierne, samtidig som mesteparten av verdiene brukes til å gjøre selskapet og stedene vi er en del av sterkere over tid.

    Formålet er allerede forankret i vedtektene våre. Gjennom Vardeprogrammet arbeider vi videre med å bygge en selskapsstruktur som er robust, regenerativ og inkluderende – og som kan beskytte formålet gjennom vekst, nye eiere og nye generasjoner.

    Bli medeier →

    The Company

    We want to create a culture of accountability in the workplace — ensuring that our team is satisfied, those we interact with are content, purchases are made ethically, and that what we are involved in is done correctly. We believe in demonstrating our values through actions and are dedicated to building a responsible business.

    The Community

    We want to foster a healthy relationship with the places and people near where we operate. To achieve this, we need to contribute to the growth of the local community and collaborate with local stakeholders and residents so that both we and those around us can thrive.

    The Planet

    Taking care of the planet means protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and nature by responsibly managing land, air, water, energy, and waste. Since most of the carbon footprint in tourism comes from travel to the destination, the most important action we can take is to focus on guests from nearby regions.

    3 scenarios for guest emissions

    Local value creation

    Nature degradation

    We don't buy carbon offsets

    Research consistently shows that most carbon offset schemes fail to deliver the reductions they claim.

    What we do instead

    For every confirmed booking in 2026, we donate NOK 100 to Clean Air Task Force.

    500
    bookings this season
    NOK 50,000
    donated to CATF

    Why Clean Air Task Force?

    CATF works on policy and technology in the regions that will determine 85% of future global emissions.

    We do not claim this makes us carbon neutral. Travel emits CO2. What we can do is direct our response where evidence shows it has the greatest impact.

    We are all guests. We create temporary spaces for people to reconnect — with nature, with place, and with themselves.

    Questions? hello@retreats.no

    2 guests

    Your stay

    Standard stay
    The space. The silence. Nothing added.
    NOK 0
    Full Experience — optional upgrade
    Sauna and shower, ready when you arrive.
    + NOK 750 / night

    Arrive whenever you want on day one  ·  Leave when you're ready on the last day

    Want breakfast, dinner, a morning basket, or a guided activity added to your stay? We can arrange it. You get more info in the welcome email.

    Short distance — check if you qualify for a discount

    Secure checkout  ·  Instant confirmation

    ✦
    Booking confirmed.
    A confirmation is on its way to your email. We look forward to welcoming you.

    What happens next
    • You'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need
    • We've prepared food and activities you can pre-book — see the email
    • Directions and check-in information are included in your confirmation
    • Questions? hello@retreats.no
    ReTreats unit in nature
    ReTreats Brand Partner

    Build your own travel business.
    With [Re]treats.

    We provide the unit, the brand, the systems and the marketing. You establish and run the business locally — without starting completely from scratch.

    Register your interest See the three models
    Why ReTreats

    An easier starting point for building a travel business

    Starting a travel business from scratch requires capital, a good product, expertise, technology, marketing and sales. Many find it challenging to get going.

    With ReTreats you get a different starting point. You establish and run the business locally through your own company — ReTreats provides the unit, the brand, the systems, the training and central marketing.

    Behind ReTreats stands a team with around 20 years of experience developing travel businesses and destinations. Over the years we have trained and helped thousands of operators develop their own travel products and businesses.

    As a ReTreats Brand Partner you normally start with one unit. The goal is for you to build a larger local travel business — and for us to keep growing together.

    The product

    The world's best bedroom — right in nature

    Simply put, we offer mobile, off-grid hotel rooms designed for two people. The bed and the large panoramic window form the starting point for the room, so guests wake up in the middle of the landscape — with the comfort, privacy and quality they expect from a good hotel room.

    The room has a permanent double bed, a compact kitchen, a separate toilet room, heating, ventilation and practical storage. Solar power, battery and self-contained water and toilet solutions mean it works without any connection to electricity, water or sewage. That makes it possible to create unique places to stay in locations where traditional construction would be difficult, costly or time-consuming.

    The units have been developed over several years of prototyping, testing and operation with paying guests. The ambition has always been to create the best possible guest experience — closer to a good hotel room than to glamping. At the same time, the units are mobile, quick to prepare and built for efficient cleaning and minimal administration between stays.

    Through a large network we also work with other manufacturers of mobile, off-grid rooms. That gives us the flexibility to find a model that fits the location, the market and the way you want to run your business.

    Roles and responsibilities

    What we provide — and what you're responsible for

    You build your own local travel business. At the same time, guests should meet one clear ReTreats, wherever they stay.

    What ReTreats provides

    • Financing and the accommodation unit in the Operate model
    • The brand and the concept
    • retreats.no, booking and payment
    • Operations and booking system
    • Training and operations manuals
    • Courses and guidance in product development
    • Help developing and pricing upsells
    • Marketing materials
    • Central marketing and sales
    • Customer database and guest communication
    • Ongoing support and product development

    What you're responsible for

    • Finding good locations and landowners
    • Necessary local approvals related to siting and operations
    • Local operations and follow-up
    • Cleaning and turnaround
    • Quality of the unit and the guest experience
    • Local partnerships and add-on products
    • Local content and visibility
    • Active local sales and marketing

    You run the business through your own company (e.g. a sole proprietorship or limited company) and are self-employed, responsible for accounting, tax, insurance and other obligations related to local operations. You don't need experience from hotels or travel — ReTreats provides the training.

    Ways to work together

    Three ways to become a Brand Partner

    Choose the model that suits you, the location and how much you want to invest yourself.

    Operate · You get 40%

    We own it, you run it

    [Re] treats finances, owns and provides the unit. You run it locally and receive 40% of the accommodation revenue. You don't invest in the unit itself – you only pay a one-off fee for onboarding and training.

    Own · You get 70%

    Your own ReTreats room

    You buy and own the unit, and keep 70% of the accommodation revenue. Buy outright or with part payment. Read more about owning your own room ↓

    Network

    Your place on our platform

    Do you already own a tiny house, a small cabin or another place to stay that fits our concept? Your place is featured on our platform, where we offer two- to three-night stays to a clearly defined audience. You can keep bringing in your own guests – we charge nothing for those. We only take a share of the bookings we bring you.

    Not sure which model suits you? Get in touch and we'll work it out together.

    Own · Your own room

    Your room. Your business. Our network.

    Buy your own ReTreats room and build a local travel business with a ready-made concept behind you.

    You provide the location and run things locally. We provide the room, the brand, the booking platform, the marketing, the training and the systems you need. You keep 70% of the accommodation revenue, and ReTreats receives 30%.

    You get a thoroughly tested product and a concept we have invested heavily in developing — without having to build the product, brand, technology and sales channels yourself.

    What ReTreats' 30% covers

    • Product development and a thoroughly tested concept
    • The brand and joint marketing
    • Booking platform and technology
    • Access to guests, payment solutions and guest communication
    • Training, operating routines and quality assurance
    • Ongoing development of the concept and the network
    Option 1

    Buy outright

    • You pay the full purchase price before the unit is ordered and built
    • You own the unit from delivery
    • The best purchase price
    • Revenue split 70/30
    Option 2

    Part payment

    • You pay part of the price when ordering, for example 50%
    • The rest is paid down through the revenue from operations, as agreed
    • ReTreats keeps ownership until the unit is fully paid
    • Revenue split 70/30, with repayments taken from your share
    • The total price and other terms may differ from buying outright

    Both options require a long-term partnership agreement with ReTreats. Purchase price, repayment plan and commitment period are agreed individually. Part payment is assessed case by case and is not granted automatically.

    Want to own together with others? It may be possible to buy a unit jointly, for example through a shared company — as long as one Brand Partner has clear responsibility for local operations.

    Talk to us about owning your own ReTreats room
    How the stays work

    Enough time to actually switch off

    The more digital everyday life becomes, the greater the need to switch off. Digital detox and travel focused on calm, nature and presence are growing fast. ReTreats is designed for adult couples who want time together and a break from everyday life.

    A ReTreat is therefore more than a place to sleep. It's time in nature, away from screens, interruptions and everything that demands your attention.

    We offer two fixed stay types that give guests time to properly land, while keeping operations simple and predictable. That means at most two turnarounds a week, and always one day between stays — plenty of time for cleaning, and a buffer if something unexpected comes up.

    As a Brand Partner you can open Midtuke in the weeks that suit your capacity, the season and demand. Langhelg gives the business a fixed, predictable base, while Midtuke makes it possible to generate more revenue from the same unit. The starting point is that Midtuke should be available most weeks.

    Every stay, payment and piece of guest communication is handled through the ReTreats platform. You get your own login and full visibility into the business.

    Langhelg · Thursday–Sunday

    Three nights and four days. Guests can arrive whenever suits them on Thursday and leave whenever they're ready on Sunday. The whole weekend is theirs — no rushing on Friday evening, no early Sunday checkout. This is our main product.

    Midtuke · Monday–Wednesday

    Two nights and three days. A shorter, more affordable option that still gives guests a full day in nature between arrival and departure.

    Your expertise

    Build on what you already do

    Many prospective Brand Partners already have expertise, interests or a business that can complement ReTreats well. This could, for example, be:
    Yoga and meditation Breathwork and mindfulness Guiding and nature experiences Kayak, SUP and other activities Sauna and wellness Food and local ingredients Courses and smaller retreats Equipment rental Other experience and travel products

    This can be offered as an add-on to the ReTreats stay where it fits the concept. But it can also be developed and sold as an independent part of your own business, to ReTreats guests and other customers. ReTreats isn't meant to replace what you're already good at — it's meant to become a platform to build further on it.

    Run the numbers

    What could it mean for you?

    Juster antall enheter, solgte opphold og mersalg for å se hva virksomheten din kan omsette for.

    The calculator shows model 1, where we own the unit. If you buy the unit yourself, you receive a larger share of the accommodation revenue.

    Midtuke (Monday–Wednesday, 2 nights) and Langhelg (Thursday–Sunday, 3 nights) are counted separately below, using one average price per night across both.

    Includes, for example, Full Experience (sauna & shower), food, an extra night or local products.

    Stays / year60
    Accommodation revenue400 000 kr
    Your share of accommodation (40%)160 000 kr
    ReTreats' share (60%)240 000 kr
    Upsell revenue150 000 kr
    Estimated annual revenue to your business 310 000 kr

    All amounts above are the prices guests pay (incl. VAT). VAT and other taxes are not deducted.

    Your share covers local operations, including cleaning and any payment to the landowner.

    One-off setup fee: 75 000 kr — covers onboarding, training and system setup. Paid once only, regardless of the number of units. Flexible payment arrangements can be discussed.

    Operating costs

    Operating costs vary. Some handle cleaning and turnover themselves, while others hire help. Some own the site themselves, while others pay rent.

    Estimated operating cost per stay 500 kr

    The figures above are illustrative examples and do not guarantee future returns. Actual results depend on location, season, pricing, operations and market conditions. Feel free to get in touch for a concrete review of your area.

    Register your interest
    The process

    How to become a Brand Partner

    Start with one unit. Build further once it's working.
    01

    Get in touch

    Fill out the form below. We'll have a no-obligation chat about you, the location and the possibilities.

    02

    Assessment

    Together we look at the location, the market and what suits your area best.

    03

    Setup

    The one-off fee covers onboarding, training and system setup. Transport and placement of the unit are arranged.

    04

    Opening and growth

    You open and run the unit locally. ReTreats builds demand centrally — and we look at adding more units once it's working.

    Finding a location

    What makes a location right

    We're not after as many locations as possible — just a handful that truly work. This isn't a strict checklist, more a way of thinking about it together with a landowner.

    • A reason to travel there — a view, nature, weather, something memorable, not just "nice"
    • The feeling of being on your own — screened and private, no sightline from neighbours, road or cabins
    • Close enough — within a couple of hours of a town or larger area, and easy to reach
    • The right spot on the property — often just off-centre gives the best view, light and feel
    • An arrival that settles you — a short walk in, typically 1–5 minutes
    • Practical to get a unit there — passable with a trailer, stable ground, weather-hardy
    • Food and experiences nearby — local produce or activities lift the stay
    • Realistic to carry out — possible without permanent intervention in the land

    In short:
    Screened.
    Memorable.
    Close enough.
    Easy to carry out.

    Not sure if a spot qualifies? That's completely normal — send us a few photos and some basic info, and we'll give you an honest read.

    Plan and Building Act

    Built to fit the regulations

    The most common question we get from prospective partners is whether a ReTreats unit is actually allowed where you want to put it. Short version: in most cases, yes — here's why.

    Do I need a building permit for a ReTreats unit?

    The units are built to fit the Norwegian rules for temporary siting: they're genuinely mobile, off-grid, and use closed systems for water and waste — no digging, no permanent connections. That means a placement of up to 2 years normally follows a simplified application with no need for a certified applicant ("ansvarlig søker"), and it's processed quickly — typically within three weeks. Standing less than 2 months usually needs no application at all. The municipality still decides case by case, so we always go through the local dialogue with you before a unit moves in.

    Can the unit stand on agricultural or nature land (LNF)?

    Often, yes. As long as the local plan doesn't explicitly forbid it, temporary siting of up to 2 years can normally go into LNF areas without a dispensation. We've seen municipalities like Averøy, Hustadvika and Smøla show real flexibility, and Sigdal municipality has approved a comparable unit for a full 10 years. Building-restricted zones — nature reserves, protected outdoor areas — do require a dispensation, and we factor that into how we assess each site.

    Who applies and talks to the municipality?

    As a Brand Partner, you own the local approvals — you know the site and you build the relationship with the municipality. You're not on your own with it, though: ReTreats provides documentation on the unit (dimensions, construction, off-grid systems) and experience from similar cases in other municipalities, so you walk in prepared.

    What if the municipality says no, or seems unsure?

    Practice varies a fair bit from one municipality to the next — some are already familiar with mobile, off-grid units, others need more information before they can say yes. Our experience is that an early, open conversation — ideally before you commit to a specific plot — gives you the best starting point. Download the summary below, or get in touch, and we'll help you assess a specific location.

    Is this legal advice?

    No — this is a summary of how the regulations are normally applied, not a guarantee of the outcome in your municipality. We always recommend confirming the specific siting with the municipality's planning and building department before moving forward.

    ↓ Download: Regulations and siting — a summary for landowners and municipalities
    Get in touch

    Register your interest as a Brand Partner

    Fill out the form and we'll get in touch for a no-obligation chat. After submitting, you'll get access to download the full model as a PDF.

    Or email us directly: hello@retreats.no

    Thank you

    Thank you for your interest
    as a Brand Partner.

    We've received your inquiry and will be in touch shortly for a no-obligation chat. In the meantime you can download the full model — "Build your own travel business with ReTreats" — below.

    What happens now?

    1. We review your inquiry.
    2. We get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about you, the location and the possibilities.
    3. If it's a good fit for both of us, we arrange further assessment and setup.
    Download PDF ↓ Back to homepage
    Re-Treats unit in nature
    Share issue 2027

    Become a co-owner of ReTreats – next share issue in 2027

    We offer movable hotel rooms that make it possible to create value on your property — simply, responsibly, and without impact on nature.

    Read more on the investor site

    Great reviews from paying guests

    We quickly filled up the test period

    Hundreds of landowners want one

    We need to pick up the pace to meet demand

    Word of mouth and media are spreading the word

    We barely need to market ourselves

    We're opening up to new med[Re]bels

    [Re] treats is a unique hotel concept with big ambitions. We've tested it on Smøla and along the Atlantic Road. Now we're expanding with many new mobile hotel rooms in an entirely new design, to be placed at beautiful destinations in Norway and beyond.

    In spring 2027 we plan a share issue to scale further. You can already pre-register how much you would like to invest – without obligation.

    Minimum investment9 450 kr30 aksjer
    Shares left—av 4 000

    See the whole investor case now

    Leave your name and email and you get access right away: pitch, budget 2027–2030, calculator, terms and the shareholder agreement.

    No obligations.

    (The problem we're solving)

    Travel is growing fast. Some places face heavy pressure on local communities and nature, others see none at all. Many landowners want to create income from accommodation on their own property, but getting started is expensive, bureaucratic, and they don't know how.

    (Our solution)

    About [Re] treats

    [Re] treats offers mobile, off-grid hotel rooms that landowners "subscribe" to. We deliver plug-and-play units and handle operations and booking — the landowner provides the site, and earns income from day one.

    For guests, that means world-class accommodation experiences — a digital detox and a well-earned break from a chaotic world. For local communities, it creates value without damaging nature.

    (Why now)

    The more digital the world becomes, the more important it becomes to be able to disconnect.

    While the startup world chases more AI and technology, we're moving in the opposite direction.

    We create physical, analog places where people can put away their screens, meet, and be in nature.

    We believe that need will only grow.

    Guests are very happy

    ★★★★★

    The sun turned the sea into a fairytale

    In the evening, the sun broke through, turning the landscape into pure magic. We sat on the hammock thing, hypnotized by the waves as the light danced over the sea. The next morning, we were served a breakfast so delicious and generous that we talked about it for the rest of the day. A different experience we'll never forget.

    Anita K (NO)
    Real, not polished

    A few videos from real stays

    So far we've managed without hiring in professional help for photos, videos and marketing. That's something we'll do once we take the next step. Here are a few videos from real, authentic stays. One was filmed over just a few hours in October.

    The other was shot across a couple of different locations — filmed straight off a TV screen :)

    In the press

    Media reach out to us often

    We've been covered by Norwegian and international media, including:

    Re-Treats

    A proper good bed, with a proper good view

    Proof it works

    The test period has gone very well

    In 2024 we tested the first prototype of our concept. In summer 2025 we tested two upgraded versions on Smøla and along the Atlantic Road. Now entirely new units are coming. The response has been overwhelming — guests, landowners, local communities and media have all given us glowing feedback.

    135+guest nights
    40+media mentions
    2fully-subscribed share issues

    What started as a side project has become its own company. We've seen that this is something the market wants and is willing to pay for. Now we're stepping on the gas.

    Here's some of what's happened over the past year:

    • 2 fully-subscribed share issues – with many engaged co-owners on the team
    • Grant and growth guarantee from Innovasjon Norge – who believed in the idea from day 1
    • 135 guest nights – with excellent reviews
    • 40+ media mentions, nationally and internationally
    • 3 prototypes tested – we're now building the fourth generation, ready for series production

    This isn't just a sustainability project. It's a model we've already tested in the market, and the testing has taught us that each unit has strong unit economics and can turn a profit from its first season.

    What's next

    We're ready for growth

    We're now well-equipped to scale up. After this thorough test period with paying guests, feedback from landowners and local communities, and optimisation of both operations and construction, both demand and viability are proven.

    During 2026–2027 we're coming to more locations along the coast. Local anchoring is essential to us, and we want new co-owners from across the country to be able to join the 2027 share issue.

    We've already had interest from landowners in Norway, but also in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, where we were invited to present the project last autumn. This year we also presented the project at the world's largest travel trade fair, ITB in Berlin. Still, the plan is simple: we build further step by step, with solid local partners.

    Local anchoring matters

    Many travel concepts and hotels are often owned by a few, typically external, players from completely different places than the ones being visited — and the money largely disappears out of the local community. One example: despite Moskenes and Vågan in Lofoten being among Norway's most popular tourist destinations, they're among Norway's poorest municipalities. Trysil is Norway's largest ski destination and second-largest cabin municipality — yet the municipality ranks at the bottom for average income. What's being done today isn't working.

    The destinations don't get to share in the value created, while the wear and tear is local.

    We want to do things differently:

    • Local ownership – co-ownership for people who care about developing their region. A broad, varied ownership base helps us make better decisions for the local community.
    • Local value creation – in our experience, more than half of the value created stays local, through local operating partners, landowners and sales of food, activities and experiences from local suppliers. We pay local taxes.
    • Sustainability first – we build with a high degree of reuse and design for leave-no-trace travel. The goal is to leave no trace in nature, but a big impression on the people who visit.
    • Exclusive, but inclusive – [Re] treats attracts quality-conscious travellers, with differentiated pricing so both locals and the high-end segment can enjoy the experience.

    We've written it into our articles of association that ReTreats shall create great experiences in a way that demonstrably creates value in local communities, without damaging nature or surroundings. To get even better at this, and to anchor our values throughout the organisation, ReTreats is part of Vardeprogrammet — together with, among others, the clothing brand Northern Playground and a handful of other companies taking corporate responsibility seriously, to a new level. A new generation of companies putting sustainability in the driver's seat. Vardeprogrammet explains it best themselves:

    About the team

    [Re] treats is a show-don't-tell project

    The people behind this have been founders and travel industry advisors for years. We've given hundreds of talks, courses and workshops for thousands of people, and sat on boards and strategic councils. This is knowledge grounded in travel and entrepreneurship, and driven by a genuine concern for nature and local communities. Many talk about sustainability. We want to show how you create world-class experiences while taking social and environmental responsibility.

    To become truly significant and create change, we need to become big. Everyone should be able to visit a ReTreat close to where they live — one they can experience and tell friends and family about.

    6

    The sixth generation is ready.

    Since 2024 we have tested five versions through sun, rain and at least three hurricanes. Now we are going into series production with a new generation on wheels, and we are designing a lightweight model that can be set up in 30 minutes in places nobody else can reach.

    See the drawings now →
    120

    From 4 to 120 units by 2030.

    Local Brand Partners run the units; we provide the unit, the brand, the technology and the guests. Every unit runs at a profit from its first season.

    • Three ownership models that reduce the capital need
    • A platform for existing cabins and micro-houses
    • Interest from landowners in 7 countries

    Read about the Brand Partner model →

    See the numbers per unit now →
    Perks

    What do I get as a co-owner

    Being a co-owner means more than a share certificate — here's what it means in practice:

    • Ownership in [Re] treats – you become part of the company that owns and runs it, wherever we establish ourselves in the future.
    • Contribution to a more sustainable travel industry – you invest in a business model aiming for minimal negative impact on nature but maximum local value creation.
    • Co-owner perks – priority booking, discounts across a network of accommodation experiences, and the chance to influence development. Contributing isn't a requirement, just a nice opportunity you get.
    • Potential for good returns – travel is growing, and we're positioning for the future with a highly scalable business model, built for rapid growth.

    How often do you get the chance to join a growth company right from the start?

    We have huge ambitions, and this is an opportunity for you if you:

    • Want to invest in the future of travel, rooted in nature and local communities.
    • Want to contribute to something positive, unique and valuable in the regions we establish ourselves in.
    • Want to develop Norwegian regions as an exclusive but responsible destination.

    Something we're proud of: so far, over 60% of our investors are women who truly understand the need for small accommodation spots where you can get a digital detox in nature.

    Questions

    Want to know more?

    We can't put absolutely everything online, so you'll get more when you reach out. People often ask us about:

    • How co-ownership actually works in practice
    • What the franchise model means for operations and revenue split
    • How we protect nature and document that we leave no trace
    • How we make money from this
    • When and how the investment can generate a return
    • How minority shareholders are protected through agreements
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    Leave your name and email and you get access right away: pitch, budget 2027–2030, calculator, terms and the shareholder agreement.

    Minimum investment9 450 kr30 aksjer
    Shares left—av 4 000

    No obligations.

    Or email us directly: hello@retreats.no

    See the full investor case now
    Thank you

    Thank you for your interest
    as a Re-Treats co-owner.

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