Sjölunden Swedish Family Weekend

Enroll in a Swedish family language immersion session - it's great preparation for a family trip abroad or in advance of a child's summer experience at the Villages.

Explore family heritage or learn about an entirely new culture! The best part is simply being together in a culturally authentic site nestled in the pristine north woods of Minnesota, where you can reinforce the importance of being a good citizen in our global community.

The intimate atmosphere of a Swedish coastal fishing village in Småland, Sweden inspired the architectural design of Sjölunden. Sjölunden joins six other culturally authentic Villages situated on an 875-acre tract of land on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji, Minn.

All Ages: $300/adults ages 19-99, $165/ages 4-18, free/ages 0-3

Immersed in beautiful surroundings and Swedish-language conversation, both children and grown-ups absorb lessons about the larger world and the value of learning language. Family programs allow grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles and cousins the opportunity to explore Swedish language and culture and to share experiences and build memories that will last a lifetime.