About Dreamcatcher retreat
Located near the historic fishing village of Laukvik on the northern coast of the Lofoten Islands, Dreamcatcher Retreat was a traditional north Norway homestead farm where Laukvik native Johan Lind and his family raised sheep, caught fish, and grew potatoes for many decades.
Barn Guesthouse
The sheep and hay barn (fjøs) has been beautifully reimagined and restored as a cozy and comfortable all-season guesthouse.
Ideal for couples, families, or small groups (5-7), the guesthouse is available by advance reservation throughout the year for short- to medium- length stays.
Our rates are NOK 1500 per night for up to three guests, plus NOK 200 per night for each additional guest up to a maximum of seven guests. Linens, towels, final cleaning, and broadband WiFi are included.
Downstairs there is a cozy entry area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a beautiful dining area with large south-facing windows overlooking a garden.
Entry, Dining Area, Kitchen
An adjacent large room can be arranged with either a double bed or two single beds, and an additional sofa bed is available. This room was a winter home for sheep and has the original barn floor, stalls, and door. The room has north-facing windows, a piano, and many paintings by your host, Ellen (see separate Gallery page).
Downstairs Living and Sleeping
Upstairs we have a large room (in the former hayloft space) with several bed arrangement options. The usual setup is a large double bed, but it can be split into two singles. There is also an additional single bed that can be used as a lounge, and a sofa that can be converted to a bed. The room has a large glass door onto a spacious deck.
Upstairs Large Room
A smaller, cozy room upstairs has a single bed and overlooks the garden.
Upstairs Small Bedroom
The full bathroom with shower and a small half-bath are also upstairs.
Upstairs Bathrooms
Garden
In 2004, the view behind the barn was a dense thicket of birch trees, tall grasses, and fireweed. During succeeding years, Ellen has transformed the area into a colorful summer flower garden with many special places to sit, relax, and enjoy. Next to the garden is a very large rock dropped by a prehistoric glacier. It has many nooks and crannies in which Ellen has created magical spaces. An active person can easily climb to the top of the rock for a wide view of the landscape.
Enjoy our beautiful views of Lofoten's ever-changing ocean-mountain landscape - bathed in the soft glow of the arctic sun (February – October, with midnight sun May 24 to July 19) or illuminated by spectacular aurora borealis (September – March).
About Your Hosts - Ellen and Will
Ellen Schrijvershof, a Dutch citizen whose mother is Norwegian, has lived in north Norway since 1998, and in Laukvik at Dreamcatcher Retreat since 2004. Her life in north Norway has inspired Ellen as an artist, a gardener, and an astrologer. In 2015 at a meditation retreat, Ellen met Will Dibrell, a native Texan and recently retired lawyer. Together ever since, Ellen and Will have enjoyed making Dreamcatcher Retreat a reality. They welcome visitors from all over the world.
