Wayfinding: Iceland
November 7-14, 2026
There are places in the world that rearrange you.
Not with noise or drama—but with vast skies, quiet snow, and landscapes so elemental they seem to speak in the language of your soul. Iceland is one of those places.
This retreat is an invitation to step out of the rush and into the wild quiet. A full week to exhale, to reconnect with what you’ve been too busy to hear, and to navigate not by urgency or achievement—but by intuition, stillness, and the light that moves through the dark.
We’ll gather just below the Arctic Circle in the season of long nights and luminous skies. Daily practice will anchor us. Geothermal waters will soothe us. And if the stars align, the Northern Lights will remind us how much wonder still exists in this world—and in ourselves.
all the details
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What’s Included
7 nights accommodation
Roundtrip group transfers between Akureyri airport and our hotel
Daily practice in a beautiful retreat center (accessible for all levels; optional)
Inland transfers & group tours
All breakfasts, lunches, and most dinners -
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Adventures
Hrisey Island
Godafoss
Myvatn LakeGeoSea thermal baths
Northern Lights outing (timed with new moon & peak viewing forecast) -
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Accommodations
Lodging for the week is at the centrally located and locally owned Hotel Akureyri. Just a block from the fjord, Hotel Akureyri offers brand new rooms, with retro chic design. All rooms have a private bathroom, desk and Nespresso coffee machine.
Single rooms have a Queen sized bed.
Double rooms offer a California King bed with a larger floor plan.
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Practice
We will gather each morning for an all-levels practice in a beautiful wellness center. Community spaces for rest or work are available if you’d like to opt out of practice for the day.
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Dates & Pricing
November 7-14. You’ll likely depart your hometown on the evening of November 6 to arrive in Iceland on the morning of Nov 7.
- Single room/Private bath: $4925 per person
- Double room/Private bath: $4145 per person (king bed only- register with a parter or friend!)$500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Balance of payment due in 2026
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Not Included
International airfare to Akureyri, Iceland (AEY)
Roundtrip ground transfers between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
Three dinners in Akureyri
Optional time in Reykjavik before or after the retreat
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What to Pack
- warm clothes and several layers for variable days!
- waterproof boots or hiking shoes, and good socks and gloves
- a warm outer shell that is wind and rain-resistant
- warm headcover / hat
- a buff or balaclava for the neck and face (for wind protection)
- a bathing suit for the Jacuzzis and hot springs
- yoga clothes
- adapters for electronics (Iceland uses the round 2-pin style common throughout Europe)
getting there
Traveling to Northern Iceland
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY.
Most of you will depart your home city on Friday, Nov 6, to arrive Saturday, Nov 7 in the early morning to Reykjavik (KEF = Keflavik International). You will need to arrange ground transportation (I will help you!) to the smaller domestic airport in Reykjavik (RKV) to fly to Akureyri (AEY). Your return will be the following Saturday morning in reverse order: from Akureyri to Reykjavik domestic airport; then ground transfer to the International airport (Keflavik) for your flight back home the evening of Nov 14.
*Some of you may choose to add extra days on your own in Reykjavik before or after the retreat dates. This is not the time of year that driving from Reykjavik to Akureyri is reliable/safe.
Click here to see sample itineraries for retreat-only, extra time before, and extra time after the retreat ideas. Please note that dates on the extra time itinerary samples are arbitrary- just examples to illustrate what’s possible!
Join us for a bucket list adventure to the wild quiet of Northern Iceland. This non-refundable deposit saves your spot in your room of choice.