Sauna, Stillness & Stars is a six-day winter escape held on a private forest peninsula deep in Lithuania’s lake country - a place of frozen water, towering pines, and wide, star-filled skies. Set directly on the edge of a lake, the rhythm of the week is slow and nature-led. Days move between traditional white smoke sauna rituals, cold-water and ice dipping, gentle movement, forest walks, and long stretches of rest. The sauna is the heart of the experience - a rare lakeside white smoke sauna guided by some of Lithuania’s most respected sauna masters, sharing authentic ritual, heat, steam, and deep restoration rooted in centuries-old tradition. Mornings begin gently with flow yoga, guided breathwork, and cold-water immersion by the lake. Evenings are unhurried and grounding, closing the day with fireside yin yoga and meditation, candlelight, nourishing shared meals, and quiet time outdoors beneath the stars. This escape is shaped around contrast - intense warmth and icy cold, deep stillness and sensory awakening, darkness and light - held in a way that feels safe, spacious, and deeply supportive. There is no pressure to push or perform. All activities are optional, with space to listen to your body and follow your own rhythm throughout the week. Hosted by experienced guides in a small, supportive group, Sauna Stillness & Stars is for those craving something real: true immersion in winter nature, meaningful sauna culture, and a profound pause from everyday life. This escape is designed for: • Solo travellers or friends • Sauna lovers and the cold-water curious • Beginners and experienced dippers alike • Anyone seeking stillness, reset, and deep winter calm No prior sauna or cold-water experience is required.

Location

Labanoras, Švenčionys District Municipality, Lithuania

Dates

2–7 February 2027

Escape Duration

6 days ​/​ 5 nights

Included in your escape

🏡 5 nights luxury lakeside accommodation on a private forest peninsula 🛏️ En-suite single bedrooms in a peaceful, nature-immersed setting 🍽️ All meals included - nourishing, seasonal food 🔥 Daily traditional sauna experiences, including rare lakeside white smoke sauna rituals 👩‍🏫 Sauna rituals guided by Lithuania’s leading sauna masters ❄️ Guided cold-water and ice dipping with breathwork 🧘‍♀️ Morning flow yoga, breathwork, and cold immersion 🕯️ Evening fireside yin yoga and meditation 🌲 Forest walks and nature tracking with a local expert 🎶 Gong bath and sound journey 🧵 Traditional Lithuanian crafting experience 👥 Small, intentionally limited group 🤍 Experienced hosts and guides

What to plan for yourself

✈️ Travel to Lithuania 🛡️ Travel insurance 🧤 Personal cold-weather clothing 🍷 Alcoholic drinks or personal extras

Safety & Experience Level

All sauna and cold-water sessions are guided by experienced leaders, with clear safety briefings provided throughout the week. Participation is always optional, and guests are supported to explore at a pace that feels right for them. Cold exposure is approached with care, choice, and respect for individual limits.