Silent Retreat
Warm welcome to our Arctic Silent Retreat in Liminka Bay
Our Scandinavian style retreat center offers individuals a unique opportunity to disconnect from the noise and distractions of everyday life, allowing them to cultivate deep inner peace, mindfulness, and personal growth. Our retreat center is surrounded by peaceful and wintry Arctic nature and you ́re welcome to arrive by yourself or with a friend.
What we promise to offer is silence and stillness in the harmony of our beautiful retreat center and in the good care of our caring and professional staff, meditation and restorative practices for the body and mind and nourishing vegetarian meals.
Our Arctic Silent Retreat is suitable for individuals of all backgrounds and belief systems, as the retreat experience is about personal growth, self-discovery and unwinding. Arctic Silent Retreat gives you a break from the constant pace of modern life in beautiful surroundings and lets you turn inwards and enjoy the relaxing and calming programs offered during the
retreat.
Available dates:
5.-8.11.2025
17.-20.12.2025
7.-10.1.2026
21.-24.1.2026
18.-21.3.2026
Our retreat center offers 8 rooms so our maximum capacity is 16 persons.
DAY 1
16.45 Arrival in Oulu
Private transfer to Liminka Bay
Warm welcome drink of blueberries
Accommodation in single or twin rooms
19.00 Start of the retreat
20.00 Dinner
DAY 2
07.30 Gentle morning flow for the mind and body
09.00 Breakfast
Independent time for relaxation and journaling
11.30 Silent walk in the nature, nature meditation
13.00 Lunch
Independent time for relaxation and journaling
17.00 Yin yoga and soundbath with Peter Hess singing bowls
19.00 Dinner
DAY 3
07.30 Gentle morning flow for the mind and body
09.00 Breakfast
Independent time for relaxation and journaling
11.30 Slow outdoor activities available for individual use;
kick sledging, walking, sitting by an open fire
13.00 Lunch
Independent time for relaxation and journaling after lunch
17.00 Meditative picture making and gong meditation
19.00 Dinner
DAY 4
07.30 Gentle morning flow for the mind and body
09.00 Breakfast
Independent time for relaxation and journaling
11.00 Ending the retreat
12.00 Check out from the hotel, private transfer to the airport/railway station
About silent retreats:
The core idea behind a silent retreat is to create space for profound inner
exploration by eliminating external stimuli. This temporary break from verbal
communication and social interactions provides an opportunity to listen more deeply to one’s own thoughts, emotions, and inner voice. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, spiritual growth, or simply a chance to recharge, silent retreats offer a transformative experience that can deeply impact your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Silence is the central feature of our retreat. It often extends beyond just speech and includes limiting distractions such as mobile phones, media, and even eye contact with others. This silence encourages participants to turn their focus inward and engage more fully with their surroundings and their own minds.
Many silent retreats incorporate guided meditation, yoga, or mindfulness exercises to help participants cultivate present-moment awareness and mental clarity. These practices often become more profound without the distractions of everyday life.
One can benefit of the silent retreat in many ways; stress reduction and
relaxation, mental clarity and focus, emotional healing, enhanced self-
awareness will give the participants fresh views for their everyday life.
Contact your local travel agent or Go Arctic Travel customer service for pricing and booking.
