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Bring your retreat to Finnish Lapland. We provide the venue, the catering, and the wilderness — you bring the programme.
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Bring your retreat to Finnish Lapland. We provide the venue, the catering, and the wilderness — you bring the programme.
Start PlanningSet on a private lakeside property in Northern Finland, Cape Kalevala offers the perfect setting for transformation. Your group will have exclusive use of the entire property — the lodge, the cabins, the sauna, the lake, and the forest.
Everything is taken care of. From the moment your guests arrive at the airport to the moment they depart, our team handles every detail — meals, transfers, activities, and accommodation — so you can focus entirely on delivering your retreat.
Cape Kalevala is a versatile venue that adapts to your vision. Our spaces work beautifully for a wide range of retreat formats.
Every experience below is included in the retreat price. Your guests simply arrive — we handle the rest.
Full private use of the entire property. Lodge, cabins, lake, forest, sauna — all exclusively yours for the duration.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Local, seasonal Finnish ingredients. All dietary needs accommodated with care.
Suites in the main lodge and private A-frame cabins. Every room with en-suite bathroom, heating, and lake or forest views.
ATVs, fatbikes, canoes, paddleboarding, fishing, forest trails, sauna, hot tub — all included and available throughout.
We handle all transfers to and from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) — the closest airport to the estate. All guests are collected on arrival and returned at departure. No private transport or navigation required.
Our team is present on the property 24 hours a day throughout your stay. All meals are prepared for you — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. You focus entirely on your programme. We take care of everything else.
When you book Cape Kalevala for your retreat, the entire property is yours. No other guests. No shared spaces. Complete privacy in the Finnish wilderness.
The main lodge is the social and operational heart of Cape Kalevala. All guests have full access throughout their stay — for meals, morning sessions, evening gatherings, and everything in between.
Space is available on the lodge deck overlooking the lake, inside the lodge, and at the outdoor lakeside area — giving you flexible options for group programming and activities.
The Sunset and Sunrise Suites are located within the main lodge — each 40m², with king-size bed, wood stove, heated glazed balcony, and en-suite bathroom. Direct indoor access to all lodge facilities.
Five standalone A-frame cabins tucked along the lakeside tree line. Each with a skylight above the bed, fireplace, full kitchen, and en-suite bathroom. Capacity of 2 guests per cabin (max 3) — total capacity up to 17 guests across the property.
Wood-fired lakeside sauna, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, private beach and swimming dock, forest trails, and a fully equipped equipment room. All exclusively yours for the duration of your retreat.
Every space is designed for stillness and deep recovery — all with direct access to lake, forest, and sauna.
Two private suites within the main lodge, each with panoramic lake views from a heated glazed balcony. King-size bed, wood stove, and direct indoor access to dining and shared spaces.
Five standalone A-frame cabins nestled along the lake's edge. Each with a skylight above the bed, wood fireplace, full kitchen, and en-suite bathroom.
Cape Kalevala's activities change with the seasons. All experiences below are included as part of your retreat package and led by our on-site team — available for your group to enjoy alongside your programme.
Guided snowmobile excursions across frozen lakes and forest trails. Snowshoeing through pristine wilderness. Ice plunge and sauna rituals. Aurora borealis viewing from the private shoreline.
Witness the awakening of Finnish Lapland. Guided forest walks as snow gives way to birch and pine. Fishing on the thawing lake. Birdwatching in the boreal wilderness. Long golden evenings as daylight returns.
Canoeing on the private lake. Fishing from the dock or by boat. Fatbiking through forest trails. Hiking and trekking in the boreal wilderness. ATV adventures across the estate terrain. Midnight sun swimming.
Lapland's ruska season transforms the landscape into deep reds and golds. Guided foraging for wild mushrooms and berries. Fatbiking and hiking through the colour-painted forests. Early aurora sightings as darkness returns.
Wood-fired lakeside sauna available daily. Outdoor hot tub. Cold lake swimming and ice plunge. Forest bathing and guided nature walks. A complete wellness environment without leaving the property.
Reindeer farm visits and Sámi cultural encounters. Local artisan and heritage experiences. Nearby cultural visits to historic Lapland villages and sites — all easily arranged as part of your programme.
All meals are prepared on-site by our team throughout your stay. We use fresh, seasonal Finnish ingredients and take pride in food that is as restorative as the surroundings.
Our standard offering includes a warm breakfast, a nourishing lunch, a three-course dinner, and snacks and warm beverages throughout the day — including coffee, teas, and hot drinks in the evenings.
We work directly with retreat organisers to build a menu that suits your group's needs. Whether you have specific dietary requirements, allergies, a wellness-focused menu, or cultural considerations — we accommodate them all.
We believe in complete transparency. Everything at the property is taken care of — the only things not included are what happen before you arrive.
From the moment your guests land at Kuusamo Airport to the moment they depart, every detail is handled by our on-site team. Transfers, accommodation, all meals, activities, sauna, hot tub, and 24-hour support — fully included, no extras.
Your only job is to deliver a transformative retreat. Ours is to make sure everything around it is seamless.
Everything is included: exclusive private use of the entire property (main lodge, 5 A-frame cabins, sauna, hot tub, lake, forest), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), airport transfers to and from Kuusamo Airport, all activities (ATVs, fatbikes, canoes, paddleboarding, fishing, snowmobiles in winter), wood-fired lakeside sauna, outdoor hot tub, and a 24/7 on-site support team. The only things not included are flights to Finland, travel insurance, and personal purchases.
Cape Kalevala accommodates up to 17 guests across 7 rooms: two 40m² suites within the main lodge (Sunset Suite and Sunrise Suite, each sleeping 2) and five standalone A-frame lakeside cabins (each sleeping 2, maximum 3). The entire property is exclusively yours — no other guests or shared spaces.
Yes, that is exactly how it works. You bring your programme — whether yoga, wellness, creative writing, meditation, leadership, photography, or any other format — and Cape Kalevala provides the venue, accommodation, all meals, activities, and logistics. You focus on facilitation; our on-site team handles everything else.
We have hosted yoga retreats, wellness programmes, creative writing retreats, meditation retreats, leadership and team development, digital detox experiences, photography retreats, and spiritual retreats. The venue and spaces are versatile and adapt to a wide range of retreat formats.
Cape Kalevala is on a private 7-hectare lakeside estate in Finnish Lapland, near Kuusamo in Northern Finland. Guests fly into Kuusamo Airport (KAO), which has direct flights from Helsinki. All airport transfers are included — guests are collected on arrival and returned for departure. No private transport or navigation is needed.
Cape Kalevala operates year-round. Spring (March–May) brings Arctic renewal and returning daylight. Summer (June–August) features the midnight sun and 24-hour golden light. Autumn (September–October) is ruska season with golden forests and early aurora. Winter (November–March) offers deep snow, Northern Lights, snowmobiling, and ice activities.
Share your vision and we'll create a tailored proposal for your group. We're happy to discuss dates, capacity, and how we can support your programme.