HOST YOUR RETREAT IN ICELAND

Hosting a retreat abroad can feel like a lot to organise. Accommodation, meals, airport transfers, excursions, activities and all the little details that come with bringing a group to another country.

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At Birkihof, you don't have to figure it all out alone.

We work with yoga teachers, coaches, breathwork facilitators, wellness practitioners and retreat leaders to help create memorable group experiences in Iceland.

You bring the reason for the retreat. We provide the space, local knowledge and practical support to help bring it together.

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YOUR RETREAT, YOUR WAY

This is your retreat.

We aren't here to tell you how to run it. Our role is to give you a welcoming, private base in Iceland and help with the things you may not be able to organise easily from home.

Tell us what you'd like your retreat to feel like, how many people you're hoping to bring and what you'd like help with.

From there, we can create a package around your group.

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FOOD & CATERING

Good food is an important part of a great retreat, and it doesn't need to become another job for the retreat host.

For groups of 12 or more, we can provide catering throughout your stay.

Options can include:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

or

Breakfast and dinner

with light snacks throughout the day.

Our meals are primarily plant-based and prepared with care. Fish or meat can also be included on request, and we'll work with you in advance to understand the dietary needs and preferences of your group.

Planning a day exploring Iceland? We can also prepare food for your guests to take with them.

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GETTING YOUR GROUP HERE

Bringing a group to another country shouldn't mean spending your retreat coordinating taxis.

We can arrange:

Airport collection and transfer to Birkihof

Return transfer to the airport

If your group would like more freedom to explore independently during your stay, we recommend having access to a car.

Talk to us about your arrival and departure plans and we'll help you understand the options.

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EXPERIENCE ICELAND

Your guests have travelled all the way to Iceland. We want Iceland itself to become part of their retreat experience.

Valur, co-founder of Birkihof, has extensive knowledge of the surrounding area and experience guiding groups in nature.

Depending on your retreat and the time of year, experiences can include:

Silent walks through Haukadalur forest

River dipping at Brúarhlöð canyon

Visits to the Geysir geothermal area

Gullfoss waterfall

Local nature experiences and excursions

Tell us what you'd like your guests to experience and we can help you explore what could fit naturally around your programme.

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THE SWEAT LODGE EXPERIENCE

For retreat hosts looking to include something particularly special, our Sweat Lodge ceremony can be incorporated into your stay.

The experience can include ceremonial cacao, followed by the Sweat Lodge ceremony, time to relax and reflect afterwards and a light evening meal.

The complete experience lasts approximately 4–5 hours, so we recommend giving it proper space within your retreat programme rather than trying to squeeze it between other activities.

The Sweat Lodge has been an important part of our lives for many years and is an experience we approach with care, intention and respect.

DISCOVER THE SWEAT LODGE

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SPACE TO SLOW DOWN

Not every moment of a retreat needs an activity.

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give your guests is time.

Time in the sauna.

Time in the heated pool.

A soak in the hot tub.

A walk outside.

A conversation over coffee.

Or simply somewhere quiet to sit.

Birkihof gives your group the space to come together when you want to and step away when you need to.

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WE'RE HERE WHILE YOU'RE HERE

Birkihof is family-run, and we're present during your stay.

We can prepare meals, help with practical questions, offer recommendations and share our knowledge of the surrounding area.

We also take care of the house throughout your stay so you can concentrate on the reason you're here:

your guests and your retreat.

You're not simply hiring accommodation.

You'll have people here in Iceland to ask.

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LET'S CREATE YOUR RETREAT

You don't need to have every detail worked out before contacting us.

If you know roughly:

What kind of retreat you'd like to host

Your preferred dates

How many guests you're hoping to bring

How many nights you'd like to stay

Whether you'd like catering

Whether you'd like transfers or Icelandic experiences

That's enough to start the conversation.

Tell us what you're thinking and we'll help you explore what's possible.

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YOU BRING YOUR PEOPLE. WE'LL HELP WITH THE ICELAND PART.

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