RETREATS

Surrender to the rhythm
of the wild

Your retreat. Your rhythm.

Come as you are. Slow down, breathe deeply and make space for yourself. Surrounded by the quiet of the Arctic, the forest and the changing light, each retreat offers its own way to rest, reconnect and simply be.

Choose the retreat that feels right for you, and allow yourself to settle into your own rhythm.

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Morning meditation by a Lapland forest lake
UPCOMING RETREATS

Jun 4

2027 — 2 nights

SILENT RETREAT

2-Night Silent Retreat

2 nights, 3 days

€450

Does not include transfers or flights.

Jun 9

2027 — 4 nights

CREATIVE

Midnight Sun Retreat

Four days of creativity, nature and connection under the midnight sun · Held in Finnish

€1190

Does not include transfers or flights.

Aug 4

2027 — 4 nights

CREATIVE

Let Your Colours Shine

Four days of creativity, nature and connection in the Lapland summer

€1590

Does not include transfers or flights.

Sep 2

2027 — 6 nights

NATURE IMMERSION

Tuulen tytöt Hiking Course

For beginners — 6 nights, 4 of them in the wilderness · Held in Finnish

€470

Does not include transfers or flights.

Dec 15

2027 — 4 nights

KAAMOS RETREAT

Kaamos Retreat

Four days of creativity, nature and connection in Finnish Lapland

€2590

Does not include transfers or flights.

RETREATS IN MELTAUS, ROVANIEMI, FINNISH LAPLAND

Eight seasons, one invitation — give yourself permission to slow down.

In Lapland the year is not divided into four seasons, but eight — from the blue twilight of kaamos to the bright snow of late winter and the light of the midnight sun. Arctic Alma retreats in Meltaus, Rovaniemi follow this rhythm: each has its own theme, its own light and its own way of inviting you to pause.

Whether the focus is creativity, rest or moving through nature, you will have space to breathe and draw strength from the pure Lapland wilderness. The former game research station is now your place to rest and renew.

Friends gazing over a calm Lapland lake in autumnLabrador tea wildflowers by a Lapland lake at summer golden hourPeople relaxing on a Lapland lakeshore in summer
ARCTIC ALMA MELTAUSThis might be for you if you:
  • —want authentic, deeply guided experiences
  • —long for relaxed yet energising moments in Lapland nature
  • —seek the opportunity to be creatively present in the moment
  • —are ready to explore "who am I really"

Sometimes, something in us simply asks for space.

Space to step away, slow down and rest. To reconnect with nature, rediscover creativity and listen to what is quietly stirring within.

Our retreats offer time and space to pause, reconnect and perhaps begin again — in your own way, at your own pace.

Come back to yourself.

AN EXAMPLE OF A DAY

One quiet day, moment by moment

A retreat day is measured not in hours but in moods. This is how a day often unfolds.

Morning

Wake to light rising slowly over the trees. Enjoy a quiet breakfast before the forest calls.

Late morning

After a guided walk into the pine forest — blanketed in snow in winter, filled with light in summer — a guided creative session follows. Inviting you to slow down and explore through colour, texture and imagination. No experience needed — simply a space to play, create and see where the moment takes you.

Afternoon

Time for yourself. perhaps you wrapped up in a cozy blanket reading a book, a nap, or a quiet moment to create. No schedule, no hurry.

Late afternoon

A warm meal is gathered around one table. Simple, nourishing food that is part of every retreat day — a moment to slow down and share the day together.

Evening

The sauna is warmed and waiting for you. Long, warm, unhurried. Then the sky settles — stars and, if you are lucky, the northern lights in winter; the midnight sun in summer.

A quiet walk through the Arctic pine forest
RETREAT EXPERIENCES
3 DAYS

Slow Down & Reconnect

"You don't need to become anything — just reconnect with yourself."

This is an invitation to a short pause. To step away from the noise, the rush, the constant doing — and return to something simpler. In the quiet surroundings of Meltaus, by the lake and forest, you are held by nature, silence and gentle guidance. There is nothing you need to achieve here. Only space to breathe, rest, and reconnect with yourself.

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF YOU FEEL…
  • —a constant sense of rush and exhaustion
  • —a longing for nature
  • —a need to slow down and listen more to your inner voice
  • —a desire to reconnect with yourself in a gentle way
  • —that you don't want to perform, but sometimes just need to be
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
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    Your first retreat day usually starts at 14:00 with introduction

    (Guided moments in nature when weather allows)

  • ·

    Drum relaxation sessions

  • ·Creative workshops
  • ·The warmth of the lakeside sauna and refreshing lake water
  • ·

    A unique opportunity to simply be, without performing

You leave feeling more grounded, calmer, and closer to yourself. Not because something was added — but because something unnecessary was allowed to fall away.
From €490 / person
  • ·

    2 nights accommodation in shared room

  • ·

    2 breakfasts

  • ·

    2 warm meals

  • ·Afternoon coffee
  • ·

    Retreat programme

  • ·Sauna
  • ·Guided sessions

Does not include transfers or flights.

Limited to small groups — max 8

5 DAYS

Return to Yourself

"You don't need to become anything — simply reconnect with your true self."

A deeper journey into stillness, presence, and inner clarity. Over five days, you are gently guided to slow down — layer by layer. Surrounded by forest, water and silence, this retreat offers space to reconnect not only with nature, but with your own inner rhythm. There is no rush here. No pressure to be anything other than who you are.
THE FEELING

Soft mornings.

Quiet afternoons.Evenings by the fire or in the sauna.

A rhythm that supports your nervous system to rest.

WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
  • ·

    Your first retreat day usually starts at 14:00 with introduction

    (Guided moments in nature when weather allows)

  • ·Drum and singing bowl relaxation sessions
  • ·Creative workshops
  • ·One on one solution-focused coaching session
  • ·Deeper nature connection and grounding
  • ·The warmth of the lakeside sauna and fresh lake water
  • ·The opportunity for wholehearted presence with yourself

You return home feeling more aligned with yourself.

From €890 / person
  • ·

    4 nights accommodation in shared room

  • ·

    4 breakfasts

  • ·

    4 warm meals

  • ·Afternoon coffee
  • ·

    Retreat programme

  • ·Sauna
  • ·Guided sessions

Does not include transfers or flights.

Limited to small groups — max 8

Ask for upcoming dates and availability by email at info@arcticalma.fi
What to expect

Guided silence

Moments of silence woven into gentle movement, time in nature and space that is entirely your own.

Forest immersion

Daily moments in the forest, guided by the rhythm of the Arctic seasons and light.

Balance

Gently shared time together, alongside space for your own moments — for the outdoors, for rest or for creativity.

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