Just Pure Being – Nature Retreat | Iceland | Laugavegur Trail | 17 days
Tell your Story and connect to your own inner Wisdom!
Have you ever experienced what it feels like to be fully seen, heard, held, acknowledged and accompanied with what is alive in you without anybody interrupting? In your struggles, your challenges, your feelings and your pain? And that nothing is done with it? That everything is ok the way it is? And you don’t get the message that there is something wrong with you and that you need solutions, advice and fixing from somebody who is wiser and more knowledgeable than you? And thus are given the chance to access your own inner Wisdom? And get in touch with your own inner guidance without needing any external authorities anymore? And the opportunity to connect with Nature’s and the group’s Wisdom, Intelligence and Intuition if you wish so?
Do you muster your Courage and venture on a Journey from the limits of the Mind to the Wisdom of the Heart?
What we will do and what will happen
The Just Pure Being – Nature Retreats are a Transformational Space where we enter a world most of us might not be familiar with. We will have long walks out in Nature at the most beautiful spots on our planet. Please see details in the program below! At the same time the invitation is to show interest and curiosity about the other participants’ struggles and challenges without wanting to fix, heal and repair. No Smart-Assery or Assholery with supposedly knowledgeable or wise comments, advice or solutions in order to put ourselves in the foreground and to compensate for feelings of inadequacy and shame so we can feel important, valuable and useful ;-). We can find out and check our assumptions about ourselves, others and the world toward us. We can enter the “Hot Seat” or “Circle of Wisdom” with a life topic to tell the story self-responsibly with focus on our emotions and how we feel about it. The group will be curious and interested in inquiring in order to get the whole picture and explore the core of our being. And again without trying to fix, repair or heal. No solutions, advice or comments unless the person in focus wishes so. An unique opportunity to reconnect with our own Inner Wisdom because we don’t get the message that there is something wrong with us and that we can’t do it on our own.
What we believe ourselves to be is a mental construct. An illusion. A thought-based identity. I hides behind believes, emotions, projections, coping mechanisms and survival strategies because we are not aware of all that or because we keep all of it secret and hidden. Therefore we don’t have the opportunity to find out that most of it is not true. When we have the courage to disclose what we have been hiding for all our lives a new door opens. Especially if it feels live-threatening and like as if we were being annihilated. Then the illusion loses its grip.
The Language of Connection explores what’s here and invites, welcomes and acknowledges everything that is hidden and unconscious and creates a fertile soil for Openness, Honesty and Vulnerability where everything is met with Curiosity, Humility and Compassion.
Transformation happens when we disclose and share what we usually want to keep secret and hide. When we feel seen, heard and held and our feelings and pain are acknowledged and validated a Shift happens. And we have the opportunity to find out that most of our beliefs and projections are not true which opens a new door.
Enjoy a unique and possibly live-changing opportunity to connect with Nature’s and the group’s Wisdom, Intelligence and Intuition.
Are you ready for the
Adventure
and to embrace your most
profound
Being?
What you will take away from this event
- ● More clarity about what and who you really are
- ● More clarity about your beliefs, coping and compensation strategies, attachment styles and why you are the way you are
- ● More compassion with difficult parts, states and emotions of yourself and others
- ● More capacity to hold space and accompany others emotionally meeting them with humility, curiosity and compassion
- ● Equal opportunities for more introverted people to express themselves and feeling seen and heard without having to compete with more outgoing people
Caution
We need to bring all our food for the first 7 days since there will be no possibility to buy some out in nature. The huts sell packed food but it is sold for the price of gold. We can refill our water on the way. There are kitchen on the huts where we can cook or prepare our expedition food. Our backpacks will therefore weigh from about 23 to 26 kg. Make sure that you are in the necessary physical condition and willing to walk with such a weight.
On a shoestring / Accommodation
If you need to keep track of your finances there is the possibility to spend more nights sleeping in tents at the hostel and the 5 mountain huts. Nevertheless I wouldn’t recommend using that option at Hraftinnusker and Baldvinsskáli since sudden snowfalls are quite common. Unless you are a hardcore adventurer because there were a lot of people sleeping in snow covered tents the last time. If the huts are already booked many of us will have to resort to that option anyway. Prices range from 1322 – 1905 euros depending on what you chose.
Food
For the first 7 days we need to bring all of our food. There won’t be time to buy anything apart from the starting point of the Laugavegur trail. Most probably it will be very expensive there. Best choice is to bring expedition food. I can assist you with that. Iceland is extremely costly. So we will only exceptionally go for lunch or dinner and buy food in the supermarket instead.
Rental cars
After the first 7 days we will rent cars, a van or a bus to get around. Depending on the amount of participants we will opt for the most economic solution. The cost for rental, fuel and transfer to the airport will be divided equally among all participants. In case the spent amount is inferior to the deposit the equivalent will be refunded. If the cost is more elevated an additional payment will be necessary.
Preparation
We will meet one or more times personally or online (Zoom) to discuss the details and to exchange our experience. All questions can be asked.
Modification of the itinerary, schedule and plan
If we all agree we can do modifications to the planned places to visit, schedule and plans after the first 7 days if it seems too much, too stressful or maybe even too little for some of us.
Conflict resolution
Experience has shown that the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails and the trips to Iceland in general have a tremendously transformative effect that brings up unresolved issues, suppressed feelings and parts of our personality that activate behaviour patterns and coping mechanisms that tend to lead to tensions and conflict in the group. A fact that carries a tremendous potential for emotional growth if we assume responsibility for our emotions without blaming and accusing others. Through signing up to this event we all commit to be willing to sit down with the whole group and express our feelings and projections self-responsibly in order to settle conflicts without blaming, attacking and accusing others. Most conflicts are based on projections, interpretations and misunderstandings and their resolution can create a lot of connection and cohesion in the group. And if the cause for the conflict is a real injustice that can also be addressed and settled if the unmet needs that lead to the conflict are expressed.
Details
| Duration | 17 days |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Friday 28.08.2026 at Reykjavik airport |
| Departure | Sunday 13.09.2026 |
| Meeting point | Reykjavik airport or hostel |
| Target group | Adults |
| Participants | max. 16 |
| Event fee | 1322 – 1905 euros + 350 euros deposit for rental cars, van or bus. Please get in touch if you need to keep track of your finances for a discount! |
| Accommodation | Mountain huts, hostels and campsites sleeping in tents |
| Event facilitation | Oliver |
| Places to visit | a lot |
Includes
- ● Event Facilitation and Guidance
- ● Accommodation in huts, hostels and possibly campsites
- ● Transport to Landmannalaugar and back from Skogafoss to Reykjavik
- ● Transfer from the airport to the hostel
- ● 350 euro deposit for rental cars, vans or bus
Does not include
- ● Food not included
- ● Flight not included
- ● Rental car, fuel and bus for rental car pickup not included
Program
Friday, August 28th, 2026
We will meet at the airport or at the hostel according to prior agreement. After everybody has arrived we will gather to get to know each other and to share important information.
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Introduction to the “Language of Connection” – Activities to build Security, Trust and Connection in the group
- 1. 10:00 Meeting in the circle and start of the activities
- 2. 14:00 Lunch
- 3. 15:30 Activities
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Activities if necessary
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 6:30 We will be picked up on front of the hostel by the bus to Landmannalaugar.
- 2. Nature Experience (Landmannalaugar to Hraftinusker hut)
- 3. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
| Difficulty | |
| Distance: | 10 km |
| Ascent: | 500 m |
| Descent: | 80 m |
| Minimum Height: | 620 m |
| Maximum Height: | 1060 m |
Monday, August 31st, 2026
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00: Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Hraftinnusker to Álftavatn hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance: | 14,8 km |
| Ascent: | 300 m |
| Descent: | 790 m |
| Minimum Height: | 540 m |
| Maximum Height: | 1120 m |
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00: Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Álftavatn to Emstrur hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance: | 10 km |
| Ascent: | 450 m |
| Descent: | 450 m |
| Minimum Height: | 10 m |
| Maximum Height: | 360 m |
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Emstrur to Þórsmörk)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance: | 10 km |
| Ascent: | 450 m |
| Descent: | 450 m |
| Minimum Height: | 10 m |
| Maximum Height: | 360 m |
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Laugavegur trail
Stay in Þórsmörk for one day
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Váhnakur vantage point)
- 4. Stakkholtsgjá Canyon (optional)
- 5. Dinner
- 6. Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance Váhnakur: | 10 km |
| Distance Stakkholtsgjá Canyon: | 7 km |
| Ascent: | 350 m |
| Descent: | 370 m |
| Minimum Height: | 220 m |
| Maximum Height: | 410 m |
Friday, September 4th, 2026
Fimmvörðuháls trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Þórsmörk to Fimmvörðuháls / Baldvinsskáli hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance: | 13 km |
| Ascent: | 870 m |
| Descent: | 210 m |
| Minimum Height: | 220 m |
| Maximum Height: | 1050 m |
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Fimmvörðuháls trail
- 1. 8:00 Morning activities
- 2. Nature Experience (Fimmvörðuháls / Baldvinsskáli hut to Skogáfoss Waterfall)
- 3. Skogáfoss Waterfall
- 4. Bus back to the hostel in Reykjavik
- 5. Dinner
- 6.Evening circle
| Difficulty: | |
| Distance: | 13.4 km |
| Ascent: | 0 m |
| Descent: | 870 m |
| Minimum Height: | 20 m |
| Maximum Height: | 890 m |
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
The Golden Circle
Picking up the rental cars by bus at Reykjavik airport
- 1. Breakfast till the rental cars arrive. We will drive to the different locations by car.
- 2. Þingvellir National Park
- 3. Gulfoss Waterfall
- 4. Strokkur Geyser
- 5. Kerið crater
- 6. Reykjadalur Hot Spring River (please bring your bathing stuff to have a dip)
- 7. Dinner
- 8. Evening circle
Monday, September 7th, 2026
The South Circle I
- 1. 8:00: We will pack our stuff and leave the hostel to spend the night in a different place in the south
- 2. Gjáin Oasis
- 3. Haifoss Waterfall
- 4. Seljalandsfoss
- 5. Skogafoss Waterfall
- 6. Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara
- 7. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
- 8. Þjófafoss, Hundafoss, Magnúsarfoss and Svartifoss waterfalls
- 9. Accommodation on Skaltafell camping site
- 10. Dinner
- 11. Evening circle
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
The South Circle II
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the hostel
- 4. Diamond beach, Jösusárlón Lagoon
- 5. Hoffell Glacier
- 6. Stocksness Black Sand Beach & Vestrahorn Mountain
- 7. Viking Village in Stocksness
- 8. Accommodation on Ásbrandsstaðir camping site
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
We will approximately walk 8 km but there is no fixed tour to accurately calculate the distance. We will walk to where we can get a good glimpse.
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
The North
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Studlagil Canyon
- 5. Dettifoss Waterfall
- 6. Asbyrgi Canyon
- 7. Hverir Geothermal Area
- 8. Lake Myavatn
- 9. Godafoss Waterfall
- 10. Accommodation on the Hamrar Camping site in Akureyri
- 11. Dinner
- 12. Evening circle
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
The North & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Hvitserkur Rock
- 5. Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfall
- 6. Búðakirkja (Black Church)
- 7. Gatklettur (Rocky Coast)
- 8. Djúpalónssandur (Black Sand Beach and beautiful Rocks)
- 9. Saxhóll Crater
- 10. Accommodation on the Borgarnes Camping, Granatstaðir
- 11. Dinner
- 12. Evening circle
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Reykjanes Peninsula
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Miðlína (The Bridge between continents)
- 5. Valahnúkamöl Cliffs
- 6. Gunnuhver Geothermal area
- 7. Blue Lagoon
- 8. Accommodation back at the hostel in Reykjavik
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Reykjavik city
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Visit to Reykjavik
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Flight back home.
What to bring
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