Join us for an unforgettable autumn retreat in Lapland. You can hike in the colorful ruska landscape, do gentle and restorative yoga, enjoy sound bowl relaxation, feel the ancient energies of Lapland on drumming trips and relax by the fire at traditional kota hut. In the evenings, you relax in the soothing baths of the sauna and take care of yourself with peat masks and foot baths. It's wonderful to share the experiences of Lapland with like-minded women. In the middle of Lapland's delicate Arctic nature, you stop and recover from your everyday life!
In Lapland, in the landscapes of Levi.
In the village of Köngäs and in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Wednesday 17.9. The start of the retreat
Arrival in Taivaanvalkeat, Köngäs village on the banks of Ounasjoki river. In the boutique hotel Taivaanvalkeat, the mind rests and not even the sky is a limit for the powerful and purifying energies that the Tonttula experience village area brings to life. The hundred-year-old log houses and beach sauna create a magical setting for a retreat.
The invigorating and cleansing energy drink of Lapland welcomes everyone. We take part in a relaxing drum trip that calms our minds and allows us to descend into the energies of Lapland.
For dinner, a nutritious meal consisting of local products is offered. During the evening, we get to know each other and take a joint evening walk in Tonttula's fairytale forest. At the end of the evening, we relax in a chord bath.
Thursday 18.9. Fell energy, Aakenustunturi tour
The day starts with fresh spring water and gentle morning yoga. After breakfast, we go hiking in Aakenustunturi.
We walk calmly on the wonderful fell paths, admiring the splendor of nature's colors and the wonderful fell landscape. In Lapland's hut, we relax by the fire, enjoying picnic lunches. Nature exercise on top of the hill.
A delicious dinner awaits us at dawn, after which we can relax in the gentle waters of a traditional beach sauna, in the embrace of which we enjoy peat masks and herbal foot baths.
The warm outdoor jacuzzi relaxes our muscles and we get to enjoy the colors of the darkening evening. The bravest can take a dip in the cool water of Ounasjoki.
The night arrives in the north and the stars light up twinkling in the sky. If we are lucky, we get to admire the northern lights dancing in the sky as the night darkens.
Friday 19.9. The wonderful landscapes and crystal clear ponds of the top of Särkitunturi
The day starts with fresh spring water and gentle morning yoga. After breakfast, we head towards the north and the national landscapes of Särkitunturi. The hiking trail is easy and from the top of the fell you can see the scenery over the Fell Lapland.
The lake scenery of Särki and Jerisjärvi also opens up in front of us. At the top, the bravest can take a dip in the refreshing crystal-clear spring-based pond.
After the fell tour, Arctic Sauna World's four saunas named after Finnish tradition await us: Wellamo, Ilmatar, Ukko and Tapio. We get to swim in the arms of the cool Jerisjärvi.
Washing in spring water soothes our skin and hair. Mother Earth's holy water cleanses us, and when drunk calmly, it also balances our body from the inside. After the sauna, we get to enjoy a nutritious dinner.
We return to the Taivaanvalket hotel in Könkä village with our mind and body nourished.
Saturday 20.9. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and Taivaskero valloitud
Saturday starts with fresh spring water and gentle morning yoga. After breakfast, we head to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park to the mythical chain of seven fells, to the wonderful scenery of Pallas.
Here, at the source of the world's cleanest air, we reach the top of the Sky.
Arctic nature is powerful, anciently harsh and beautiful. From the great fells of Lapland, the whole of Lapland opens up before us. Nature bathed in the splendor of the colors of Ruska makes our hearts sparkle.
After playing outside, we enjoy a tasty meal in an atmospheric home and relax by the fire, enjoying the magical sound of the drum and we get to hear Lapland's ancient stories.
After arriving at Taivaanvalkei, the Saturday evening continues with free socializing, evening snacks and togetherness with a sauna option.
Sunday 21.9. Final words and silence for gratitude
Sunday morning starts with fresh spring water and gentle awakening and restorative yoga and sound bowl relaxation.
After breakfast, women's circle and closing ceremonies. Thank you and see you soon!
925 eur / person
268 eur/person additional fee for a 1-bedroom room
The price includes accommodation in a 2-person room at Hotel Taivaanvalkei, the meals mentioned in the program and the versatile program described above. Transportation to the fells with the participants' shared carpools.
Retreat fee:
200 eur / registration fee. Payment is made at the time of registration from the link next to it.
725 eur / final payment of the retreat by July 31, 2025
Cancellation terms:
before 30 July 2025, 50% of the registration fee will be returned
31.7. – On 15 August 2025, the final payment of 725 euros will be returned
16.8. – 17.9.2025, payments will not be refunded. We recommend taking out travel insurance, in case of possible illness.
Heidi Jokela is Polar Star Travel's bright entrepreneur and nature connection instructor. His love for Lapland's arctic nature has brought him from Europe to Levi. Heidi has found a magical power in the Arctic fell nature, which has inspired her to create memorable experiences for thousands and thousands of travelers. He likes to drum at home by the fire in the ancient energies of Lapland. Invigorating drum relaxation and movement in nature is his way of letting go of the busy everyday life of an entrepreneur.
Maarit Kerkkonen is a positive, helpful and big-hearted physiotherapist entrepreneur and yoga teacher who is enthusiastic about self-development, interpersonal relationships and happiness. Maarit is MB Master Coach of the Elämäntaito coaching academy and EIF Enneagram instructor. Luminous Maarit gets recovery, energy and joy from moving in nature and yoga. She has visited every national park in Finland! This Finn who's crazy for Lapland hopes that everyone gives themselves a moment to stop by themselves to enjoy a unique life "because we are worth it".
POLAR STAR TRAVEL
Torikuja 10 A
99130 Levi
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