Accommodations

In Stockholm, your home away from home will be the five-star Grand Hôtel, located on the waterfront overlooking the Royal Palace and just steps from the city’s historic old town. All guests will be placed in luxurious junior suites for our stay.

In Skellfteå, we’ll stay at the The Wood Hotel by Elite, a 20-story modern marvel made completely from wood. Here, you’ll have beautiful views and time for relaxation at the Vana Spa. We might even see the northern lights.

Travel to and from Stockholm

Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Stockholm and to the Grand Hôtel on Wednesday, September 10, when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to their next destination on Wednesday, September 17.

The Bake from Scratch team is at your disposal to help you navigate travel. Email
events@bakefromscratch.com for assistance.

Booking

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due June 1, 2025. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Costs

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, some meals, all scheduled retreat activities, transit to/from scheduled retreat activities and Skellefteå, and a spa treatment at Vana Spa at The Wood Hotel by Elite. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and baking participant plus non-baking guest rates are available.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Bake from Scratch.

Cancellation

Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID- 19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe baking retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this baking retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 20 participants have signed up by August 1, 2025. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If Bake from Scratch initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email events@bakefromscratch.com.

What airport do I fly into to begin the retreat in Stockholm?

There are daily US flights that arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) as well as many that connect through other European hubs. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located about 40 minutes from the hotel.

Can I extend my stay at the hotels?

If you’d like to inquire about additional nights in Stockholm or extend your stay in Skellefteå, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Some guests like to book a room for the night before their arrival, so it is ready after all-night flights from the US. We can make requests for early check-ins but cannot guarantee your room will be ready before the official hotel check-in time.

Is breakfast included?

Daily breakfast is included.

Are children able to attend this retreat?

All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this baking retreat.

What should I plan to wear during baking classes and on the retreat?

For baking classes, activities, and travel, the dress is smart casual. Tennis shoes are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets. In Sweden and around Europe, athletic wear is not frequently worn.

Are the baking classes hands-on?

Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?

Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms do not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed.

Is this retreat better suited for professionals or home bakers?

Our retreats are geared toward passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome. Whether you’re a beginning baker or someone who’s been baking for years, our baking classes and culinary experiences offer immersion into local baking cultures, so there’s always something everyone can learn.

Will we have any free time?

You will have some free time in Stockholm and Skellefteå to explore on your own. We will equip you with our list of favorite bakeries, restaurants, shops, and activities.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?

We offer a baking participant plus non-baking guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, welcome reception, group dinner, and flight between Stockholm and Skellefteå is included for your non-baking companion.