Ängsbacka Extended Community

Over the years many people have come to Ängsbacka to enjoy a temporary community through courses, festivals, short and long-term volunteering. Among these however, there have been a growing number of people that simply didn’t want to leave, that built a life and home in and around Molkom and become a part of what is generally referred to as “The Extended Community”.

Meet the community

What is Ängsbacka Extended Community exactly and what is it that brings all of us together in Molkom? 

Activities program

We invite you to take a look at our divers Activities Program filled with activities by the community for the community.

EXTENDED EMAIL LIST

In extended community we have an email list that we invite everyone in the direct vicinity to become a part of. 

About the community

Not everyone knows that when you come to Ängsbacka you also enter an already existing community of individuals that live in and around Molkom, that have their own permanent community connected to the town with the Ängsbacka at their heart.

This larger and more permanent community is currently comprised of roughly 150 people, young and old, families and singles, permanent and temporary citizens of the greater community of Molkom. Ängsbacka  functions as their shared community hub outside the festival season where some visit and participate regularly while others drop by as feels natural to them. To support a growing number of families Backa Förskola and Backa Friskola have been initiated and built in Molkom, based on the same spirit of self-development, love and togetherness as Ängsbacka itself.

Alone but not lonely

With head and heart

Some community members work permanently and closely with Ängsbacka and/or the school, while others have work in the surrounding cities or are self-employed and working from home. There is a great variety of talents, tools and skills among us, and many have lived amazing lives before ending up in Molkom. From “regular Joe’s” to “hippies”, you can find healers, yoga teachers, massage therapists, musicians, consultants and much more.

Anyone in the community can offer their services and workshops through the weekly activities program at Ängsbacka that runs throughout the year. There are also mini-festivals and yearly celebrations where everyone is invited. Whenever the café is open it becomes a central gathering place where the community can come to tap into the shared collective. Opening hours of our café will be presented on our website.

The power of pie

Unity in diversity

You get what you give

Even though Ängsbacka in most cases is the common thread that weaved theses people’s lives together, they all have a unique story of why they ended up in Molkom, how they see their connection to the course center and why they choose to stay in this small, quiet Swedish town. On this page we shared a few of these stories to give you an idea of who we are.

The activities program

May 4, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Arms) - With Viktor 💪🏼
    🕙 May 4, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Big Annex

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    🕙 May 4, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - Big annex

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Truth Circle
    🕙 May 4, 2026  16:30 - 18:30 - Big Annex

    A beautiful opportunity to sit together and share anything left unexpressed, giving space to feel the emotion attached to it. 
    To find the magic on the other side of opening up. 
    All are warmly welcome, the simple structure is explained in the beginning.


  • 🔥 Sauna 🔥
    🕙 May 4, 2026  19:00 - 23:30 -

    1st hour is silent. 🤍 Please bring a towel!
    Help save energy! The last person to leave the sauna must ensure lights are off AND the doors are closed!


  • Voices of Ängsbacka
    🕙 May 4, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Big Annex

    Jam and vision night with Benjamin Jamily
    We create music together, share our musical dreams and longings and together we will find ways to live our dreams in the coming week.


May 5, 2026
  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    🕙 May 5, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - Big annex

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • HIIT to Zen with Ivet
    🕙 May 5, 2026  17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex

     • 30 min Tabata-style high-intensity workout (super simple, go at your own pace – perfect for beginners and regular workout-lovers) 
    • 30 min yoga-inspired stretching to cool down


  • Voices of Ängsbacka - Theme day
    🕙 May 5, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

May 6, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Abs) - with Viktor
    🕙 May 6, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Big Annex

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Morning Circle ☀️
    🕙 May 6, 2026  09:00 - 09:30 - Big Annex

    CorePractices
    Connect, ground, get to know each other, and start the day with joy.


  • Community Cleaning
    🕙 May 6, 2026  09:30 - 10:15 -

    Time to clean our house together! 30 minutes of collective community cleaning. Find your area on General channel mattermost 🙏🏼


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    🕙 May 6, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - Big annex

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Café open! ☕
    🕙 May 6, 2026  14:00 - 18:00 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Voices of Ängsbacka - Theme day w Benji
    🕙 May 6, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

    Today we will dive into the wonders of the akkoustic guitar.Get some Tips, Learn some tricks, ask questions, find practice buddies.If we there is time we will also look into how we include what we learn when we play our songs. <3


  • 🇸🇪 Weekly Sweedish Class with Sophie 🇸🇪
    &#128345; May 6, 2026  17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex

  • Open Stage with Sas Cha
    &#128345; May 6, 2026  20:00 - 23:00 - Café

May 7, 2026
  • Osho dynamic meditation with Alvilde
    &#128345; May 7, 2026  07:00 - 08:00 - Big Annex

    This form of meditation offers a powerful alternative for those who find it difficult to meditate while sitting still or are looking for a more interactive experience. By actively engaging the body and mind, it allows you to address the stress, emotional baggage, and restlessness that often cloud your inner peace. 
    With Alvilde


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 7, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - Big annex

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Café open! ☕
    &#128345; May 7, 2026  14:00 - 15:30 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Movie Night
    &#128345; May 7, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Café

    Let's watch "Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth" (documentary)

    Land: Daje Kapap Eypi (Brazil) 
People: Mundurukú & Borari 
Duration: 77 minutes

    Travel deep into Brazil’s Tapajós River basin to Sawré Muybu, where the Munduruku people inhabit a world of spiritual and ancestral connection with the forest, waters, and birds. For generations, their people have endured systematic colonial violence through missionary rule and the prohibition of language, ritual, and spiritual practice. Today, the Munduruku face the relentless onslaught of industrial resource extraction. Illegal logging ravages the rainforest and gold mining poisons the Tapajós River with mercury. This violence threatens the survival of the people and the sanctity of their territory—a living archive of Munduruku dreams and culture.


May 8, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Legs) - With Viktor 🦵🏼
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Big Annex

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - Big annex

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Café open! ☕
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  14:00 - 15:30 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Self Enquiry W Martin
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

    An opportunity to learn or deepen ones practice.
    This is based on enlightenment intensive where there will be an opportunity to sit in dyads and inquire into self.
    The workshop is open to beginners and those that wish to continue their practice.


  • 🧖‍♀️ FLINTA - Sauna
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Sauna

    Sauna for FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Nonbinary, Trans and Agender)


  • 🔥 Sauna 🔥
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  19:00 - 23:30 -

    1st hour is silent. 🤍 Please bring a towel!
    Help save energy! The last person to leave the sauna must ensure lights are off AND the doors are closed!


  • Body awareness with Rickard
    &#128345; May 8, 2026  20:00 - 21:00 - Big Annex

    Learn how to give love through your hands.
    Chakra cleansing, Reiki and Qi.


May 9, 2026
  • Volunteer Office is closed
    &#128345; May 9, 2026  00:00 - 00:15 - Red Office-Ground Floor-Volunteer Office (3)

    OpeningHours
    Open on weekdays: 11:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 15:00


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 9, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.

    Saturday meditation? Wonderful, just today it there are no indoor spaces, please use outside platform in garden- weather should be nice!


  • Café open! ☕
    &#128345; May 9, 2026  14:00 - 18:00 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Osho dynamic meditation with Alvilde
    &#128345; May 9, 2026  16:00 - 17:00 - outside

    This form of meditation offers a powerful alternative for those who find it difficult to meditate while sitting still or are looking for a more interactive experience. By actively engaging the body and mind, it allows you to address the stress, emotional baggage, and restlessness that often cloud your inner peace. 
    With Alvilde


  • Women circle with Edina & Sara Maria
    &#128345; May 9, 2026  17:00 - 18:00 - Nearby forest

    We will gather to sing, move, journey with the drum, and land in our bodies while being connected and held by the circle. 
    Non-binary people are welcome!!
    We meet in front of the café and then go to the forest together!


May 10, 2026
  • Outdoor Football 10:00 - 11:30
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  09:30 - 11:00 - Molkoms Idrottsplats, Hjuldonsvägen 2, 655 61 Molkom, Sweden (or other field)

    Ask Hampus or David for further information. Ride can usually be arranged.


  • Vinyasa Yoga with Ayla 🧘
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  10:00 - 11:00 - Strawbale House

    Strong but slow vinyasa class in which we stay aware of the mind, body and body. I will give different options, so all levels are welcome.


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Acro & Mobility with Ivet and Konrad
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  15:00 - 16:30 - outside

    Come and play upside down.


  • Releasing body exercise with Jimmy
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  16:00 - 17:00 - Strawbale House

    Bodywork to release what is stuck in your body (trauma,...)
    Come on time, the door will be closed at 16:00  🙂


  • Men's Circle With Rickard
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

    Meditation & sharing with feedback.
    It's not about gender identity. If your heart is calling, you are welcome in this circle.


  • Life Story with Flora
    &#128345; May 10, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Café

    Life Story- come and learn about 'life so far' for a community member- ups, downs, lessons, loves and everything in between. There is no set formula, just a beautiful opportunity for sharing to an audience of open ears and open heart in our cosy cafe. 
    (If you want to tell yours contact the VO.)


May 11, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Arms) - With Renzo 💪🏼
    &#128345; May 11, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Strawbale House

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 11, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Truth Circle
    &#128345; May 11, 2026  16:30 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

    A beautiful opportunity to sit together and share anything left unexpressed, giving space to feel the emotion attached to it. 
    To find the magic on the other side of opening up. 
    All are warmly welcome, the simple structure is explained in the beginning.


  • 🔥 Sauna 🔥
    &#128345; May 11, 2026  19:00 - 23:30 -

    1st hour is silent. 🤍 Please bring a towel!
    Help save energy! The last person to leave the sauna must ensure lights are off AND the doors are closed!


  • Voices of Ängsbacka
    &#128345; May 11, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Strawbale House

    Jam and vision night with Benjamin Jamily
    We create music together, share our musical dreams and longings and together we will find ways to live our dreams in the coming week.


May 12, 2026
  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 12, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • HIIT to Zen with Ivet
    &#128345; May 12, 2026  17:00 - 18:00 - Strawbale House

     • 30 min Tabata-style high-intensity workout (super simple, go at your own pace – perfect for beginners and regular workout-lovers) 
    • 30 min yoga-inspired stretching to cool down


  • Voices of Ängsbacka - Theme day
    &#128345; May 12, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Music Room

  • Embodied Truth with Paul Hurcomb
    &#128345; May 12, 2026  19:30 - 21:00 - Strawbale House

    Exploring the Middle Way of Waking Up and Waking Down, through meditation, self-inquiry and authentic relating.
    No late entry


May 13, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Abs) - with Renzo
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Strawbale House

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Morning Circle ☀️
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  09:00 - 09:30 - café

    CorePractices
    Connect, ground, get to know each other, and start the day with joy.


  • Community Cleaning
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  09:30 - 10:15 -

    Time to clean our house together! 30 minutes of collective community cleaning. Find your area on General channel mattermost 🙏🏼


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Café open! ☕
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  14:00 - 18:00 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Voices of Ängsbacka - Theme day w Benji
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Music room

    Guitar workshop with Benjamin Jamily

    Today we will dive into the wonders of the akkoustic guitar.
    Get some Tips, Learn some tricks, ask questions, find practice buddies.
    If we there is time we will also look into how we include what we learn when we play our songs. <3


  • 🇸🇪 Weekly Sweedish Class with Sophie 🇸🇪
    &#128345; May 13, 2026  17:00 - 18:00 - Strawbale House

May 14, 2026
  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 14, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Voices of Ängsbacka W Benji
    &#128345; May 14, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Music Room

    Todays event:

    Supporting each other Musically:

    In Todays workshop we will be exploring various ways to support each other in the realm of music.
    How do i play a rhythm that supports your song?
    How do we make people feel encouraged to give their best?
    How support a song with vocal harmonies?
    How to offer and give constructive feedback?
    And more…


  • Movie Night
    &#128345; May 14, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Café

    Let‘s find a good movie with a poll on Rocketchat


May 15, 2026
  • Conscious Body Strengthening (Legs) - With Renzo 🦵🏼
    &#128345; May 15, 2026  07:30 - 08:00 - Strawbale House

    All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 15, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • 🧖‍♀️ FLINTA - Sauna
    &#128345; May 15, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Sauna

    Sauna for FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Nonbinary, Trans and Agender)


  • 🔥 Sauna 🔥
    &#128345; May 15, 2026  18:30 - 23:00 - Sauna

    1st hour is silent. 🤍 Please bring a towel!
    Help save energy! The last person to leave the sauna must ensure lights are off AND the doors are closed!


May 16, 2026
  • Volunteer Office is closed
    &#128345; May 16, 2026  00:00 - 00:15 - Red Office-Ground Floor-Volunteer Office (3)

    OpeningHours
    Open on weekdays: 11:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 15:00


  • Feminine Embodiment & Moon Cacao event w. Asta
    &#128345; May 16, 2026  11:00 - 13:00 - Strawbale House

    If you want to participate, sign up on the sheet in the café (community board)


    A time to expand your feminine energy through nervous system regulation, pleasure & celebration. We will gather in the Strawbale house & the forest (if the weather is good), and enjoy a cup of the ceremonial Moon Cacao to support our awakening - for women and those who identify as they/them and feel called to explore their feminine energy. Sign up list in the cafe. Max. 12 ppl. Photos will be taken by Frida during this event for the purpose of promoting future gatherings.


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 16, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Café open! ☕
    &#128345; May 16, 2026  14:00 - 18:00 - Café

     OpeningHours


  • Osho dynamic meditation with Alvilde
    &#128345; May 16, 2026  16:00 - 17:00 - Strawbale House

    This form of meditation offers a powerful alternative for those who find it difficult to meditate while sitting still or are looking for a more interactive experience. By actively engaging the body and mind, it allows you to address the stress, emotional baggage, and restlessness that often cloud your inner peace. 
    With Alvilde


May 17, 2026
  • Outdoor Football 10:00 - 11:30
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  09:30 - 11:00 - Molkoms Idrottsplats, Hjuldonsvägen 2, 655 61 Molkom, Sweden (or other field)

    Ask Hampus or David for further information. Ride can usually be arranged.


  • Vinyasa Yoga with Ayla 🧘
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  10:00 - 11:00 - Strawbale House

    Strong but slow vinyasa class in which we stay aware of the mind, body and body. I will give different options, so all levels are welcome.


  • Silent Sitting 🌼
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  12:30 - 13:00 - outside

    CorePractices
    30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
    No entry after 12:40pm.


  • Acro & Mobility with Ivet and Konrad
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  15:00 - 16:30 - Strawbale House

    Come and play upside down.


  • Men's Circle With Rickard
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House

    Meditation & sharing with feedback.
    It's not about gender identity. If your heart is calling, you are welcome in this circle.


  • Life Story With Daniel
    &#128345; May 17, 2026  20:00 - 22:00 - Café

    Life Story- come and learn about 'life so far' for a community member- ups, downs, lessons, loves and everything in between. There is no set formula, just a beautiful opportunity for sharing to an audience of open ears and open heart in our cosy cafe. 
    (If you want to tell yours contact the VO.)


As the program for the Extended Community is made by the community for the community we are always interested to hear from you if you would like to share your gift. Please contact us at volunteer@angsbacka.se with a title, short description, desired day and time and the desired space. We will contact you to discuss the possibilities.

The Extended Community email list

The extended community email list is the easiest way to stay connected with others in the extended community. If you live in the vicinity of Ängsbacka and wish to join this list, please send us your email address by filling in the form below. One of the list administrators will add you to the email list.