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The witches treasure is still out there somewhere. The inheritance from many of the people who lost their lives in the prosecution of witches in the 17th century is believed to be hidden somewhere around Lillhärdal. According to legend, whoever discovers the witches’ treasure will find wisdom, wealth and happiness. However, the legend also says that it requires courage, stamina and cunning if the treasure will ever see the daylight again.

The first clue to the witches treasure is kept at the Witch Museum in Lillhärdal. You will learn the background to the prosecution of the witches, and about Stor-Märit the first victim of the hysteria. You will decide between heaven and hell, and with a special key open the door that let you into the age of witches. Let the hunt for the witches treasure begin.

Program.
Day 1. We’ll meet in Lillhärdal. The participants will experience the exhibition about witches, and make the choice between heaven and hell. Participants will receive instructions and be grouped into teams, and thereafter problem solving activities in the open. The teams must collaborate internally as well as externally to solve the problems that will lead the teams to the witches treasure. We’ll discuss and conduct workshops around the activities.
Day 2. Reconnect with previous day’s experiences, and shorter activities around communication and collaboration. We’ll summarize our experiences. 
      

Goals and Results
 Deeper understanding of what characterizes a successful team.
 Increased sense of confidence, trust and collaborative abilities
 Meaningful communication and improved dialog between team members.
 Improved planning, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
 Creative ideas and enthusiasm to better manage challenges.
 Better sense of your own strength and weaknesses as well as thoughts about improvements
 Common experiences that are fun and rewarding.

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The witch-hunt is no holiday adventure. The unfamiliar environment and the challenging tasks ahead will influence your senses and demand that you utilize your existing abilities, and perhaps even find some new ones that you didn’t know of. These programs are based on, and take advantage of, the unfamiliar environment in order to put participants senses on high alert.

It further means that participants are utilizing not only their short and long-term memory, but also...
- the memory controlling motor skills such as climbing, swimming etc.
- the spatial memory will help identify objects in your surrounding
- the semantic memory that is handling general knowledge, such as how a paragraph is constructed or what is most important.
And most importantly of all; The episode memory that stores episodes and occurrences as defined by time and space, related to each persons own experiences.

The witch-hunt is reminiscent of a time when jealousy, distrust and fear was common. In an organized and playful manner, the participants will experience a sense of fear and the feeling of being followed by an imaginary pursuer. With this background, the need for confidence, collaboration, enjoyment and trust will increase in the group, and we will most likely have situations that becomes a natural base for ethical and moral discussions, as well workshops.  

Program
Day 1. We’ll meet in Salixbyn village, Lillhärdal. The participants will be divided up in teams that are going to move from point A, to B, to C, D etc. and at the same time solve a number of problems that requires collaboration and problem solving skills. The participants are expected to advance across streams of water, down hills, and other obstacles to reach the final destination. We’ll have debriefing and dinner in the village, and talk about special situations during the day.   

At nightfall or midnight, the participants will be called to a witch ritual that starts with a walk through the forest with flaming torches, and on arrival the team will witness the trial(symbolically) of a young girl, accused of being a witch. The team will act as judges and need to collaborate well in order to resolve the matter. We conduct a short summary after the event.
Day 2. begins with breakfast and a follow up to previous day’s events, and later conclude and summarize our experiences. 
 
Goals and Results
 Deeper understanding of what characterizes a successful team.
 Increased sense of confidence, trust and collaborative abilities
 Meaningful communication and improved dialog between team members.
 Improved planning, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
 Creative ideas and enthusiasm to better manage challenges.
 Better sense of your own strength and weaknesses as well as thoughts about improvements
 Common experiences that are fun and rewarding

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The witches’ bonfire is a journey back in time where jealousy, distrust and fear were common. The participants will experience in an organized manner, that someone in the group is accused of being a witch. With this background, the need for confidence, collaboration, enjoyment and trust will increase in the group, and we will most likely have situations that become a natural base for ethical and moral discussions.

The witches’ bonfire starts out with a visit to the witch exhibition, and to learn about Stor-Märit, the first victim of the hysteria. After the exhibit, you will an open a door with a special key to “Häxornas Tid” the age of the witches. In this room, there will be a change to 17th century clothing and a journey in Stor-Märit’s steps will begin. During the journey you will travel in a wooden hay wagon, and experience unexpected events, surprises and role-play. 

Program
We’ll meet in Lillhärdal. The participants will experience the exhibition about witches, and - like the accused witches once had to - make the choice between heaven and hell. Dressed in 17th century clothing, we are traveling with horse and wagon to places where the witch-hunt actually took place. Suddenly the team will be called to a witch ritual that starts with a walk through the forest with flaming torches, and on arrival the team will witness the trial of a young girl, accused of being a witch. If she is found guilty, she will be burned on a bonfire (symbolically). The team will act as judges and need to collaborate well in order to resolve the matter. We conduct a short discussion after the event.

Goals and Results
 Deeper understanding of what characterizes a successful team.
 Increased sense of confidence, trust and collaborative abilities
 Meaningful communication and improved dialog between team members.
 Improved planning, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
 Creative ideas and enthusiasm to better manage challenges.
 Better sense of your own strength and weaknesses as well as thoughts about improvements
 Common experiences that are fun and rewarding

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A wedding is one of the most memorable, and romantic experiences in life. A feeling of happiness, trust and belonging creates a magic moment when the couple exchange vows, and enter life’s journey together.

A Witch Wedding Program (Example)
We’ll meet in Lillhärdal. The wedding couple will travel by horse and carriage, decorated in flowers and live music to Salixbyn village where the expecting guests are waiting. The scenery, the scent of flowers, the clippity sound of hooves, creaking sounds from the carriage and flaming torchlights touch your senses on your ride through the Swedish forest, accompanied by pleasing tunes from a traditional fiddler.

Salixbyn village is decorated in a witches theme according to the wedding couple’s wishes. An atmosphere of calm and quietness with the smooth sound from the wind, reflections from the nearby lake, and crackling sound from the open fires makes it feel mystical and close to nature.

A welcome drink is offered. Helpers in 17th century clothing will bring the wedding couple to the site of a large bonfire at the curling riverbank, where the wedding ceremony will take place under an arch, decorated in flowers. The green foliage, a murmur from a waterfall and chirping birds in the background adds to the magic moment you both have been waiting for. In the longhouse tables are decorated and set according to the wedding couples wishes, and the fireplace is warming up the room for you and your guests. Dear friends, let the feast & celebrations begin!

A Witches Wedding Menu (Example)
Appetizer: Creamy lobster soup with fresh prawns, whitefish caviar and dill, as well as garlic croutons and fresh aioli.

Main course: Flame-grilled deer ribs with port wine sauce, sautéed root fruits and västerbotten potato.

Dessert: Sorbet with home made crust and warm cloudberry.

Music and Entertainment

We have a wide network in the entertainment business and would happy to custom make your celebration with everything from a troubadour to famous stage artists.

Facts and Contents
Program planning with the wedding couple. Sampling of meny and drinks for two persons. Wedding program according to contract. Chef and waiters. Musician, band and entertainment.
Lodging in Salixbyn incl. breakfast.

More information? Please feel free to contact us.

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