The Valley of the Giants Retreat
Energy Work Above the Arctic Circle August 25–30 2025
Welcome to a unique retreat in Abisko, where we will work with powerful energies and the mythical giants. At Lapporten, one of the most powerful energy portals in the North with access to crystalline frequencies, new worlds open up and we walk through parallel timelines. We will work with the energies of the UNESCO World Heritage site Laponia, reach the mountain Keiron (Giron), a sacred mountain associated with the Creation Power of the giants. Here, we will access the raw, creative energy that will support our inner work and transformation.
We will start our retreat with the feminine primal force of Mount Noulja. Half godess and half giant she merges the worlds as she watches over Abisko and us. Noulja keeps us grounded and balanced as we open ourselves to the power of the wilderness. From Noulja, we can see the galactic gate of Lapporten and Mount Keiron. After a grounding and activating day with Noulja, we will start our hike toward Keiron, our main destination for this retreat, and to do so we will spend three days among the mountains as we hike the trail of Kungsleden, engaging in energy work and ceremonies.
We will stay for three nights at Abisko Mountain Lodge, enjoying delicious two-course dinners and comfortable accommodation. After this, we will continue to the Abiskojaure mountain huts, where we will live close to nature under simple conditions. This retreat is for those who wish to be deeply rooted in nature while engaging in inner and planetary energy work in an environment that strengthens, transforms, and reshapes. Join us on a journey where myths and energies intertwine to support Mother Earth and our own inner journey and growth with the primal force of the Creation of Earth.
The view of the Laponian gate from the top of Mount Noulja
View at Mount Keiron. During the retreat we will visit the other side of Keiron then in the picture.
The silhuett of Mount Keiron on the left.
Program
Monday August 25
Arrival and check in at Abisko Mountain Lodge
15.30 Beginning of the retreat
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Tuesday August 26
Ceremonies and energy work with Mount Noulja
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Wednesday August 27
Hiking 16-20 kilometers along the trail of Kungsleden to Abiskojaure.
Check in at Abiskojaure mountain huts.
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Thursday August 28
Energy work with Mount Keiron, godess Laponia and the giants.
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Friday August 29
Integration and hiking 16-20 kilometers to Abisko Mountain Lodge.
Dinner and celebration (alcohol allowed).
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Saturday August 30
Breakfast
Departure
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Register for the retreat!
​Registrate for the retreat by sending e-mail to info@nordicsoulshaman.com. You will the receive a form to fill in.
Early Bird price is 11 700 SEK until April 30th.
From May 1st the full price is 12 300 SEK.
Meet your host
Hello and welcome! My name is Joanna, and I am a tantra therapist and an Andean shamanic practitioner. For me, everything is energy, and how we choose to work with it will shape our reality. We are just a mere reflection of the Earth. Over the past years, I have regularly journeyed to Abisko, a place where I draw strength, inspiration, and gain profound spiritual insights. The air here is crisp, the water clear and bubbling, and the veil between worlds is so thin that we can feel and even see the spirit world and different timelines.
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Abisko holds a special power, and it is in these majestic mountains that the energy of the Earth speaks to the heart. In shamanism, the mountains are seen as the bearers of wisdom, the great medicine men, and the sacred masculine. It is through connecting with these snow-capped peaks that we are able to access wisdom from the stars with greater ease. In nature we have the Ñustas, the goddess energies, in the water, in the Earth, in the trees and I experience that the ñusta energy of Laponia is something special. This retreat will hold a merging of the feminine and the masculine.
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Now, I am inviting you to join me in a retreat amidst this wild, beautiful, and raw nature – just as Mother Earth is in her full, untamed glory. Together, we will connect with the energies of the land, heal, and open ourselves to the wisdom that resides within.
About the retreat
What's Included in Your Booking:
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Accommodation at Abisko Mountain Lodge: Shared double room from Monday to Wednesday, August 25–27.
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Accommodation in Abiskojaure Mountain Huts: Wednesday to Friday, August 27–29.
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Accommodation at Abisko Mountain Lodge: Shared double room from Friday to Saturday, August 29–30.
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Sky lift to Mount Noulja.
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Meals such as breakfast, lunch package and dinner. Special requirements for special diets at the Abiskojaure mountain huts, read below.
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Food and Special Diets:
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At Abisko Mountain Lodge, we will enjoy breakfast, lunch packages (bread, eggs, fruit) to take with us, and a two-course dinner. The lodge can accommodate most special diets.
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At Abiskojaure Mountain Huts (August 27–29), we will live under simpler conditions. We will prepare our vegetarian meals together, which we carry from Abisko. Meals here include two dinners, two breakfasts, and one lunch package.
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If you require a special diet other than vegetarian at Abiskojaure, you must bring your own food, as the organizer cannot accommodate additional special diets in Abiskojaure (August 27-29).
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Cost and Booking Terms:
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The participant fee is 12 300 SEK.
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Early Bird price is 11 700 SEK until April 30th (which means you save 600).
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From May 1st the full price is 12 300 SEK.
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If you're a member of STF, you will receive a 200 SEK discount on the retreat fee.
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You van pay in installments. Please indicate in your registration if you wish to pay in installments.
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STF Discount:
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If you're a member of STF, you will receive a 200 SEK discount on the retreat fee. It is necessary that you show your membership card at the Abiskojaure mountain hut to claim the discount.
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STF members also get discounts on train travel to Abisko. You are responsible for booking your own train journey via SJ. More information on STF’s membership benefits can be found on STF's website.
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Usually there are different discounts in the gift shop at the Abisko tourist station as well.
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Requirements for Participation:
To participate in the retreat and stay in Abiskojaure Mountain Huts (August 27–29), you must be prepared to live under simple conditions and actively contribute to communal tasks. These include:
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Cooking: Participants will help prepare and cook vegetarian meals that we all carry up from the Abisko village.
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Dishwashing: Everyone will participate in washing dishes and keeping the huts clean.
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Firewood and water: Participants will need to help chop firewood and keep the stoves running as well as fetching water by the huts for cooking and doing the dishes.
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In addition, you need to be in physical condition to hike approximately 20 km from Abisko to Abiskojaure and carry your own gear, including clothes, snacks, and bedding for the overnight stay in the huts.
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This retreat is for those who want to be close to nature and actively participate in the work and community on the mountain.
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How to travel to Abisko
To get to Abisko you can either take the night train from southern Sweden or fly to Kiruna Airport and then take the bus from the airport to Abisko. If you take the train the station Abisko Östra is the closest to Abisko Mountain Lodge. Costs for traveling to and from Abisko is not included in the participant fee since it's payed by each participant.
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Read more about our accomodations on their websites
Abiskojaure Mountain Huts
Read about what to expect living in the mountain huts and STF
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