A Winter Retreat in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
with Rachel Brathen
March 16-20, 2025 at the iconic Icehotel above the Arctic Circle
THE JOURNEY HOME
Ground with Earth
Your connection to the Earth element begins with a dogsled journey across the Arctic landscape and includes grounding meditations around the fire, sacred nature rituals, centering yoga practices and herbal medicine.
Connect through Air
Woven into the element of air is storytelling, astrology workshops, heart-centered sharing circles, a reindeer initiation, and marveling at the Northern Lights on a snowmobile safari in the wilderness.
Ignite your Fire
The fire element has us moving our bodies! Through active meditation and sacred sauna ritual including both fire and ice, we’ll warm up and cool down as we gather courage to experience one of the Icehotel’s “ice rooms” for an unforgettable night.
Flow with Water
The water element guides us into gentle yoga practices, emotional expansion, cold plunges in the Arctic river, and intuitive ice sculpting, culminating in a peaceful candlelit surrender.
ARE YOU READY TO EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME?
Is your heart telling you “yes!” as you read this? That is what my heart told me the moment I set foot in Jukkasjärvi for the first time too (nature holds a very special kind of magic above the Arctic Circle). I’ve been longing to gather around the fire with you for so long! I can’t wait to guide us all home in my first-ever retreat in my home country of Sweden.
Please note that the daily schedule is approximate and subject to change as needed to ensure the best experience for everyone.
Day 1
Earth
Find Your Ground
Arrival at Kiruna Airport: Begin your retreat adventure with a dog sled ride through the Arctic wilderness, soaking in the pristine natural surroundings as you’re brought to Jukkasjärvi the most Nordic way possible.
Guided Tour & Evening Reflection: Explore the awe-inspiring Icehotel, have a drink in the frozen bar, and then enjoy a two-course meal. Close the day with journaling and herbal medicine in a cozy fireside lounge.
Gather in a Sami Lavvu: Join us in a lavvu (traditional Sami tipi) to open the retreat. Sitting on reindeer furs around a warm fire, you’ll meet the group with a warm cup of lingonberry infusion in your hands. Here we ground together and set our intentions for the retreat.
Day 2
Air
Rewild Your Spirit
Morning Yoga: Start your day with a heart-centered yoga practice in the Winter Shala, followed by a sharing session.
Reindeer Adventure: Connect with the northern culture through a visit to the local Sami center. Here you get to learn about indigenous culture and feed a herd of reindeer before gathering for lunch cooked over open fire. Over a cup of traditional “kokkaffe”; fire brewed coffee, we gather for storytelling around the hearth.
Afternoon Practice: Return to the Winter Shala for a yoga practice and astrology deep-dive where we will workshop the four elements of astrology and explore the elemental makeup of your birth chart.
Northern Lights Safari: A true one-of-a-kind experience! We head out into the wilderness on snowmobiles to explore the landscape by night in search of Aurora Borealis; the northern lights. We gather for dinner at a wilderness camp in the mountains, merging fine dining with nature’s own firework show.
Day 3
Fire
Awaken Your Body
Dynamic Meditation: Return to your most primal self through a powerful dynamic meditation.
Sacred Sauna Ritual: Explore one of Sweden’s most cherished rituals by stepping into an immersive sauna experience that will cleanse both your body and soul.
Ice Room Check-in: Time to leave your warm room and check in to your ice room for the night.
“Ice Menu” Dinner: Enjoy the iconic Ice Menu at the restaurant before settling into the lounge for a journaling session and herbal medicine.
Night in the Icehotel: Gather your courage and check off a bucket list item: spend the night in a room entirely made of ice!
Day 4
Water
Let Your Heart
Lead The Way
Morning Yoga: Wake up in the Icehotel and enjoy a morning Yoga session focusing on the water element.
Snowshoe Hike & Fireside Lunch: Hike the snowy landscape and enjoy an outdoor lunch on a hilltop by the fire and afterward, unwind with an optional cold plunge and rejuvenating sauna session.
Ice Sculpting & Kundalini Meditation: Channel your creativity through ice sculpting and close the day with a meditation to let your emotions flow in a safe space.
Day 5
Home
Return To Who
You Really Are
Nature isn’t a place we go – it’s who we are. Nature is within, and without. By learning how to connect with and integrate the four elements into our lives we deepen our relationship with Mother Earth. We return. We come home.
Closing Breakfast: Enjoy a final breakfast feeling aligned, grounded, and deeply connected to yourself and the natural world.
Candle-Lit Meditation & Journaling: Reflect on your journey in a candle-lit meditation, drawing a card to guide your next steps.
What You’ll Gain
This journey will leave you feeling profoundly connected to yourself and to nature, having rediscovered your authentic self.
You will learn to:
Ground yourself deeply in the present moment and align with the energies of nature
Connect intimately with others and yourself through sharing circles, storytelling, and yoga practices
Ignite your inner fire and venture beyond your comfort zone, finding courage in each adventure along with a new zest for life
Flow with uncertainty and let go of old painful stories, while embracing your emotions and honoring the intelligence of your body and heart
Hold true space for others
Incorporate basic herbalism and astrology into your day-to-day life
Accommodations & Package Options
The Icehotel offers a one-of-a-kind stay offering both luxury and a touch of the wild.
Choose from three package options to customize your experience:
$3650 USD – Early Bird
Double Room
$4050 USD – Early Bird
Single Room
$4750 USD – Early Bird
What’s Included
- 4 night/5-day stay at the Icehotel (one night spent in an ice room)
- Transportation by dogsled from Kiruna airport to hotel
- All breakfast, lunches, dinners, and early morning snack (including a wilderness dinner, lunches cooked over fire, and the full Ice Menu at the Icehotel restaurant)
- All activities (including daily yoga and meditation, in-depth workshops, reindeer visit, sauna ritual, northern lights safari with wilderness dinner, ice sculpting, snowshoeing, and dogsled ride)
- All warm outdoor clothes needed for the retreat week (the hotel provides jackets, overalls, boots, and gloves)
- Incredible goodie bag with specially selected gifts to enhance retreat experience
- Transportation by bus from hotel to airport at end of stay
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join This Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!
Spots are filling up fast, and space is limited for this exclusive retreat. Take advantage of our special early bird discount—available for a short time only! Secure your place today to reconnect with your true self and embark on a transformative journey.
Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Limited Availability – Reserve Your Spot Now!
Return Home Renewed
Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to sit in circle with you!
