Community / Experience / Research
Totelly is a community-building practice.
We gather.
We experiment.
We design experiences, tools, and research that help individuals thrive in communities.
The Living Room, September 2nd - Hlemmur.Haus
Join us for a cosy evening of meeting others who have something to offer, or something they’re looking for. We’ll be gathering in our Totelly Living Room, a…
Totelly Weekend
A countryside retreat for clarity, creativity, and connection Join us from 28-30 August 2026 at Skýjaborgir Eco Ranch near Hella for a weekend of guided…
Could we live differently in our cities?
Could we live differently in our cities? Exploring urban-based communal living 27 August · 18:00–20:00 Hlemmur.Haus · Hlemmur 4, 101 Reykjavík (5th floor) …
Mission
Our mission, vision and values.
Totelly develops communities and connections with ourselves, each other, and our local place.
Our Mission
bringing people together in a deeply meaningful way.
Our Vision
a world experiencing deep connections and belonging, where no one is left behind.
Community
Life’s richer when we’ve got deep connections.
Leadership
We’re here for the quiet leaders who lead by showing, not shouting.
Authenticity
Come as you are – we celebrate your true, totelly human self.
Joy
We believe in the serious business of having fun.
Wholeness
Nature is our inspiration, reminding us that we’re all part of a bigger picture.
Trust
Our promises are rock-solid – we always follow through.
Pillars
Our 3 pillars.
Everything we do is rooted in three essential connections.
Self Connection
Understanding who you are and how you move through the world — aligned with your values, needs, and growth.
Connection with Others
Building relationships that bring meaning, resilience, and shared belonging.
Nature Connection
Remembering that we are part of the natural world — and caring for it as our home.
What we do
Experience, research and community practice.
We work at the intersection of experience, research, and community practice. Through gatherings, facilitation, and ongoing inquiry, we explore what helps people feel safe, connected, and part of a community.
Digital Tools
A future space to support connection and shared learning beyond physical gatherings.
Research & Development
We document, reflect, and develop our work based on our findings.
Experiences
Gatherings, workshops, exchange fairs, and retreats where connection can unfold naturally.
Support for Facilitators
Tools and spaces for those who hold communities — to support, learn, and grow together.
Learning
Courses and resources that explore connection, community, and what it means to live well.
For whom
Who is Totelly for?
If you’ve ever felt like something is missing in how we connect today, this might be for you. People who want to meet others in a deeper way, people curious about how communities actually work, and people already bringing others together.
Community Builders and Facilitators
People who bring others together, or want to, and are looking for knowledge and tools.
Community Seekers and Members
Those who want to find their people and strengthen their community skills.
Organizations and Institutions
Libraries, cultural spaces, teams, and networks who want to build stronger, more engaged communities.
We're Back — And We're Growing!
After a year of stepping back, recharging, and gathering new life experience, Totelly is back in action. We've already hosted two exchange fairs, and we're excited to share that…
Welcome to 2026: Community, Reflection, and Going Deeper
2026 is here. I still remember writing the first post of 2025. It feels both like yesterday and like a lifetime ago. Time has a funny way of doing that, rushing past us while…
Closing the Year Human, Opening the Next Together
Totelly Human wishes everyone happy holidays and a season filled with warmth and community. 🤍❄️ We’ll be back in the new year with exciting prospects: new collaborations, new…