Earth Lodge
MightyTree’s Sweatlodge
An Ancient Ritual
In four rounds we sit together in ceremony to give thanks to creation. With prayers for all that exists and with humble surrender to the greater will and perspective, we receive what we need through the medicine of our ancestors, through the presence of the elements, through all aspects of Great Spirit and Mother Nature.
We go into the lodge for the realignment of our minds to the greater fabric of life, for the cleansing of our bodies, for the healing of our loved ones - to create sacred pathways of life.
“All matter belongs to our Mother Earth!
All we see, all we hold, all we name as ours. It is she who lends us form.
So what gift can we truly offer Her
but the songs that rise from our hearts,
and the words of love we weave in ceremony?”
The Sweatlodge
In its physical form, the sweatlodge is a dome-shaped structure made from willow or hazel branches and covered with tarps or blankets. Ours is a mobile, sturdy construction built with care and reverence. Unlike a sauna, the heat in the lodge comes from stones that have been heated in an outside fire, then brought into the center and sprinkled with water, creating intense, living steam.
But beyond the physical, the lodge is much more — a womb of transformation. Here, we return to the belly of Mother Earth to listen, to sweat, to pray, to heal.
It is a ceremony of rebirth — a return to essence, where silence meets song, and stillness holds the pulse of the fire.
The entire journey begins long before the lodge is built and continues long after it is taken down. The sweat itself lasts anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, but the ceremony encompasses everything: preparation, prayer, building, and integration.
Ceremony at your Doorstep
Book us for your Retreat, Center or Community
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The ceremony for a maximum of 8 people can be enhanced with spiritual/shamanic teachings around the fire or, if time is short, just a 3 hour experience inside the lodge.
It can mark a transition - the end of the old and the rebirth into something new. It can be a spiritual cleansing and grounding after deep emotional, spiritual or medical work.
Let us know your ideas and we will tailor the experience to your needs.
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Our sweatlodge is transportable. So we bring all the necessary equipment to set up our sweatlodge at your location.
We take care of everything from set-up to clean-up, allowing you to focus on the well-being of your guests and fostering community connection.
All we need is a space of about 5x10m and the ability to make a fire.
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Drawing on over a decade of experience leading sweatlodge ceremonies, Stephan will guide you through a safe and respectful experience that fosters a sense of awe and connection.
The ceremony is led with words, prayers, songs and drumming and invites for active participation.
While we integrate many lineages in our work. The foundation of our Earth Lodge is rooted in shamanic traditions as told by our teachers.
We can’t make things happen - we only can make them welcome
Synne [retreat owner]
“Den fineste og dejligste svedehytte maestro .”
Bjarne [retreat owner]
“Stephan laver de mest fantastiske svedehytte ceremonier … Det er værd at prøve!”
Participant
“It was such a pleasure and honour to go in to the dark under your guidance. Thank you!”
An act of grace,
With dance and song we call upon the goddess.
Inviting plants to guide us, the animals by our side.
Asking elements to open sacred space within.
To the spirit of peace
We pray for all the living, for ancestors, brothers and sisters
for all our relations - throughout all time and space.
Shall there be love!
So we are whole
We are one
We are
We
Are
Love
Our Background & Direction
We are walking a path informed by Spirit, rooted in European earth wisdom, and shaped by the teachings passed down to us through ceremony. We draw inspiration from Celtic and Nordic traditions, from the Seiðr and Druids, and from the deep connections we have formed with teachers of various backgrounds — always with permission, reverence, and humility.
Our ceremonies are alive with the spark of life. We honor the water from the stars that flows through us, the air we breathe in sacred rhythm with the plants, and the earth beneath our feet. Fire carries our intentions to the unseen — the invisible breath of Spirit.
All life speaks. Stones, birds, beetles, stars — each holds a place in the mysterious web of existence.
We remember this connection in the lodge — to all beings, all times, all dimensions. We remember who we are.
“We are growing at the boundaries of our comfort zone - not beyond”
Sweatlodges are powerful — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. While we offer a safe, held space through experience and training, we also ask you to listen deeply to yourself and share anything relevant before you come.
Physical Considerations
Like a steam sauna, a sweatlodge exposes you to intense heat and humidity. This can elevate your heart rate and cause fatigue. It’s important to hydrate, eat lightly beforehand, and rest afterward.
You may sit or lie down as needed. Breaks offer fresh air and time to reset. You are always welcome to leave the lodge and return, or stay outside if that feels right.
If you have a serious medical condition — especially heart, lung, or mental health issues — please consult your doctor and contact us before participating.
As a general guideline: if you can safely use a sauna, you can likely attend a sweatlodge.
Emotional & Psychological Sensitivity
Darkness, heat, and intensity can stir emotions or deep processes. This is part of the medicine.
You will be supported — by the group, by the songs, and by the ritual. You are never alone. And if needed, you can leave the lodge at any time and be held by the helpers waiting outside.
If you are taking medication, please let us know in advance. We will gladly talk and see what is best for you.
Substances are not welcome in ceremony. Please do not come under the influence of any mind-altering substance.
Write Us
Whether you're just curious, preparing to join, or want to host a ceremony, we’d love to hear from you.
Reach out via form, email, or phone. We are here. ♥️
About Stephan
Stephan has drawn inspiration from many cultures to get as close as possible to our own, pagan heritage of the European tribes - beyond any religion or dogma. It is his joy to be the voice of our lands and ancestors in ritual and ceremony.
Stephan has learned from many teachers, some directly from plants and spirits - and most in and through ceremony.
Thanks to
Walter Honegger for the initiation
Standing Bear for his blessings
Rono “Ronin” Lopez for his deep and loving medicine teachings in words and ceremony
Thank you, Danke, Gracias, Irake, Tak
Stephan,
Sky Jaguar with love
