Herresta Lada is a carefully converted 19th-century farm in Odensala, near Sigtuna, less than an hour from Stockholm. It takes two kinds of bookings: small work meetings for one group at a time, up to 12 people, and summer weddings for up to 60 guests with the whole site for the weekend. It is deliberately not a large conference center, and the owners say so plainly. The address is Odensala Herresta 236, Märsta.
Seminars and company events
The meeting offer is built for leadership teams, boards, consultancy teams, research and development groups and small companies working on strategy. The meeting room is on the ground floor of the barn, with light, a warm atmosphere and a view over the garden and farmyard. The group size is limited to 12 people, one party at a time. The site also mentions a limit of 15 people in its introductory text, so confirm the figure when you ask.
The venue states what it is not suited to: work groups above 12 people, large corporate events, external client events and high-energy kick-offs, and team activities with competitions or games. On some days co-working takes place in the same house, so the planning keeps noise low. Included are a spacious meeting room, nature right outside the door for walks between sessions and a personal host.
Weddings and receptions
Summer weddings run from June 20 to August 20, with exceptions by agreement. Up to 60 guests can be seated in the converted barn, which has several connected rooms for dinner, dancing, a bar and conversation. The couple has the whole site from Friday to Sunday: Friday for preparation, Saturday for the ceremony and party, Sunday for a quiet close.
The wedding works on a self-service model. You choose food, drink and decoration and arrange the furniture yourselves. Furniture, china and an equipped kitchen are included. The venue says it is not for large, showy events or for loud music late into the night. Every booking starts with a call and a visit.
Rooms and capacities
The converted barn seats up to 60 for a wedding. The meeting room takes a maximum of 12. A courtyard and garden surround the buildings, and a blooming ceremony spot is part of the offer. An orangery with a view over the landscape is an optional extra, and some couples marry there.
Accommodation
For work groups, an apartment in the same building has four double rooms, one single room and a shared bathroom, with a self-catering kitchen for a shared dinner. More rooms can be found nearby. For weddings, five rooms with nine beds sit above the party room, suited to the couple and guests traveling far. Other accommodation partners are nearby.
Catering
For meetings, you can order food or cook together in the apartment kitchen. For weddings, you choose your own food and drink. The venue works with local partners for catering, table design, photography, wedding coordination and transport. Professional sound and light equipment and final cleaning are optional extras.
History and setting
The place is a carefully rebuilt farm from the 1800s in open Uppland fields, with a calm, rural tone. The hosts describe the site as a retreat for focused work and rest.
Getting there
Herresta Lada is just outside Sigtuna, less than one hour from Stockholm and about 10 minutes from Arlanda airport and Märsta.
