Cold Camp Finland Retreats are immersive, hands-on experiences designed to reconnect you with yourself through breath and cold.

Over the weekend, you’ll step out of your normal routine and into the raw Finnish nature—learning how to use breath and cold exposure to stay calm, focused, and in control under pressure. It’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding, challenge yourself in a safe and guided environment, and experience what happens when you meet discomfort directly.

You leave feeling clear, energised, and with a stronger sense of trust in yourself.

Both retreats share the same foundation—breathwork, cold exposure, ice diving, and guided experiences designed to build calm, focus, and self-trust.

Rise with the Cold is the core experience.

It’s designed to introduce you to the power of breath and cold, helping you reconnect with yourself and step confidently outside your comfort zone.

Forged by the Cold is the next level.

It builds on that same foundation, adding deeper challenges and more advanced breathwork—exploring both technique and the philosophy behind it.

You’ll go further, both mentally and physically, with experiences that put your focus and presence into action:

A deeper ice diving experience (depth dive under the ice)

Target shooting with night vision

Crossbow shooting, including from cold water

These elements are designed to test your ability to stay calm, precise, and in control under pressure.

If Rise is about discovering what you’re capable of,

Forged is about going deeper—and applying it.

Expect a fully immersive experience that combines breathwork, cold exposure, and real challenge.

You’ll learn and practice breathing techniques, step into the icy water, and even dive beneath the ice—pushing your comfort zone in a structured and professionally guided environment.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you build control, resilience, and confidence.

Alongside the intensity, there’s also space for connection, laughter, and recovery—creating an experience that is both powerful and memorable.

And yes—you’ll leave with professional footage from beneath the ice to relive it all.

All meals are provided throughout your stay, with a focus on nutritious, high-quality food to support your energy and recovery. Most dietary requirements can be catered for—simply let us know in the registration form after booking.

You’ll stay at Villa Trollberg, a beautiful cottage west of Helsinki, surrounded by Finnish nature.

The space includes a traditional Finnish sauna, icy cold plunges, open fireplaces, underfloor heating, and full kitchen and laundry facilities—so you’ll be both comfortable and well looked after.

Rooms are shared (twin or loft-style triple), creating a relaxed and social atmosphere.

We’ll send you a full packing guide after booking, but here are the essentials to get you started. Conditions can vary, so come prepared for cold, wet, and outdoor environments.

If you’re unsure about anything, just reach out—we’re happy to help.

Essentials:

• 2–3 pairs of wool/merino socks

• Beanie (water beanie provided for ice sessions)

• Warm, comfortable clothing (layers recommended)

• Easy slip-on shoes (Crocs are ideal)

• Gloves

• Hiking boots or similar (waterproof or leather recommended)

• Swimwear (minimum 2 sets)

• Quick-dry towel for outdoor use (bathroom towels are provided)

• Pen & paper / journal

• Ear plugs (recommended if you’re sharing a room)

• Optional snacks between meals

Each day is carefully structured to balance challenge, learning, and recovery—giving you a full immersion into breath, cold, and controlled intensity.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience:

Guided cold exposure sessions in natural icy conditions

Daily breathwork training to build control and awareness

Ice diving experience (a true highlight of the weekend)

Finnish sauna rituals for recovery and reset

Team challenges and activities in the wild

Expert-led lectures, coaching, and hands-on guidance

Shared meals with high-quality Finnish food

Every element is designed to help you step outside your comfort zone, build resilience, and deepen your connection to yourself.

You’ll need to arrange your own travel to Finland and to Villa Trollberg, which is approximately a 70-minute drive from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

We’ll help coordinate carpooling with other participants where possible. Alternatively, car hire is a simple option and can easily be shared with others arriving around the same time.

We strongly recommend that all participants have appropriate travel insurance in place.

Your policy should cover cancellation, medical expenses, personal injury, repatriation, and loss of personal belongings.

All participants are required to complete and return a medical waiver form prior to the retreat.

In addition, participants must obtain clearance from a doctor/GP confirming they are fit to take part in cold exposure and ice diving activities. A list of relevant conditions will be provided for your doctor to review.

All documentation must be submitted within 2 months of the retreat start date.

Participation in the retreat is dependent on receiving this documentation.