A Finnish sauna retreat for teams
Fire & Ice
Four days to slow down, recover from sustained stress, and reconnect with the present. Nuuksio National Park, just outside Helsinki.
- Duration
- 3 nights / 4 days
- Location
- Haltia Lake Lodge, Nuuksio
- Format
- Private retreat for teams
- From Helsinki
- Just outside the city
• The retreat
A genuine pause from everyday demands.
The retreat combines authentic Finnish sauna traditions, forest immersion, guided nervous-system regulation practices, optional meditations and immersive meals focused on local foods, created by renowned Finnish chef Jouni Toivanen (formerly of Michelin-starred Luomo in Helsinki).
Each element is carefully curated to counter the cognitive overload and exhaustion common in modern work life, so people return to work calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
• Why it works
Modern work environments place constant demands on our attention and emotions. Prolonged screen time, multitasking, and continuous interruptions leave nervous systems overstimulated and recovery incomplete. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress and burnout.
Fire & Ice creates the conditions for genuine restoration. By stepping into a slower rhythm of heat, cold, rest, nature, and silence, participants regain balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of presence.
Outcomes for teams
- — Calmer and more resilient under pressure
- — More focused and mentally clear
- — Better able to regulate stress and emotions
- — More connected to colleagues through shared, non-verbal experiences
What makes it different
- — Authentic Finnish sauna tradition used as a tool for recovery
- — A single forest location, allowing fewer distractions and deep relaxation
- — A carefully designed balance of heat, cold, rest, silence, and reflection
- — Led by experienced facilitators with long-term practices
- — Seasonal, locally sourced food prepared with care
• Program overview
Arrival & Grounding
Arrival, orientation, shared dinner, sauna and cold immersion.
Regulation & Reconnection
Nervous system renewal, forest immersion, sound and sauna practices.
Silence & Integration
Optional leadership workshop or forest listening, movement and reflection, silent sauna.
Closure & Return
Traditional smoke sauna, final integration, departure.
A detailed daily schedule is shared once dates are confirmed.
• The setting
Haltia Lake Lodge
A sustainably built hotel beside a forest lake in Nuuksio National Park. Wooden architecture, quiet trails, seasonal Nordic cuisine, and proximity to Helsinki create an environment that naturally supports calm, focus, and recovery.
• Facilitators
Mika Johnson
Multimedia artist, meditation teacher, and somatic therapist in training. Creative Lead at Experience Aika.
Osmo Hakosalo
Finnish composer and kantele musician working with sound as a medium for deep listening and meditation.
Jan Kysela
Educator and meditation teacher specializing in embodied learning, presence, and communication.
Saara Karhula
Optional workshop. Executive and Team Coach (ICF, PCC), specializing in leadership, stress management, and sustainable performance.
• Practicalities & next steps
Bring your team to Nuuksio.
- — Private group bookings
- — Group size and program tailored to each team
- — Seasonal availability
- — Additional workshops available on request
A detailed proposal, pricing, and logistics overview are shared upon enquiry.
Request a proposal