IMAGINE
Imagine traveling to one of the most spectacular locations in the world surrounded by magnificent mountains, crystal-clear ocean, white beaches, and the sun that never sets in the summer months.
Here you will find small picturesque fishing villages with red fishermen's cabins and local restaurants serving delicious local food. It is a paradise for nature enthusiasts who love adventure and outdoor life.
If you are a photographer and explorer and you love traveling, meeting new people with similar passions and adventures thanks to which you can learn and develop, then you will love this Retreat in the amazing Lofoten Islands.
DISCOVER THE VISION WITHIN YOU..
Imagine holding your camera in the middle of wild, arctic landscapes.
Photography in such breathtaking surroundings becomes more than practice. It becomes an experience that sharpens your eye, deepens your presence, and transforms the way you see.
Here, you don’t just take pictures.
You learn to notice light, space, movement, and emotion in a new way.
..THAT CAN MOVE THE MOUNTAINS
Feel yourself standing face to face with majestic peaks and crystal-clear waters, framing your first shot of the day.
Watch the shifting light dance across the landscape.
Capture the stillness, the wind and yourself within it.
Immerse yourself in the silence around you as you slow down, observe, and create with intention.
In this place, photography becomes more than an image. It becomes a way of feeling, expressing, and remembering.
And the landscape will never look the same again.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU:
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Feel called to reconnect with yourself and your creative energy
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Are navigating a period of change, healing, or self-discovery
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Want to explore photography as a way of expressing your emotions and inner world
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Are craving meaningful connection with like-hearted women in a supportive, inspiring space
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Love the idea of merging artistic growth with nature, movement, and soulful reflection.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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A safe and welcoming space for growth, creativity, and healing
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3 in-depth “hands - on” photography workshops
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Yoga and mindful movement to ground you in your body
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Hiking in the majestic Lofoten landscapes - from mountain peaks to ocean shores
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Shared meals, cozy evenings, and meaningful conversations
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A small, intimate group of women, creating space for true connection.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Experience
This program is:
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Open to all levels
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Integrated with hikes and nature experiences
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Focused on presence over perfection
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Emotionally meaningful, yet grounded and supportive
Photography becomes your tool for awareness, creativity, and connection to the landscape and to yourself.
You don’t just take pictures. You see and feel differently.
LOCATION
Experience your adventurous journey in one of the most spectacular locations in the world: the Lofoten Islands. The archipelago is located in Northern Norway, 300 km above the polar circle, and is one of the most magical places on Earth. This exclusive, authentic, inspiring, and powerful world-class tourism destination is a perfect place to retreat and reflect on yourself and your life choices.
LOFOTEN ISLANDS
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Rated the third most appealing islands in the world because of their excellent natural attractions, rich marine life in crystal-clear waters, white beaches, and magnificent light conditions. The Midnight Sun and Northern Lights, which are the natural phenomena, are only available above the Arctic Circle
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Certified as a Sustainable Destination that works systematically to preserve the local nature, culture, and environment as well as strengthen the social values and be economically viable
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Setting a goal to become The Green Islands, which means a low-emission society by 2030
LOFOTEN PLANET
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Find your home far away from home at the Lofoten Planet.
You will be immersed in a social, safe, and non-judgemental environment of like- minded people with whom you can work and share your time and experiences both outside and inside, and the entire hotel is exclusively booked for this event.
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You will have the national park at your doorstep with alpine landscape, fjords with crystal- clear turquoise water and huge, sandy beaches at the oceanfront waiting for you to explore them.
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You will stay in the picturesque fishing village of Sørvågen, by the lake shore and in front of magnificent and sheer mountains.
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While staying at Lofoten Planet you will enjoy high-quality, cozy interior with a personal touch combined with fully equipped shared space ready for group sessions, mingling, dining, and relaxing.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Immerse yourself in an intimate and sound-proof space
in your private room equipped with high quality interior with everything you need to rest and recharge.
Included in each accommodation is access to a shared space with living room, dining and relaxing area with fireplace, library corner, outdoor terrace, dry and storage room for outdoor gear and clothing, as well as free high speed WiFi in the whole building.
Everything designed with focus on nature and your wellbeing.
STANDARD ROOM
Private Double, Twin or Single room gives you private space to be on your own whenever you feel like it.
This soundproofed room features a large 180cm double bed with headboard or 1-2 separate 90cm single beds with headboards, view of private lakeshore or the mountains, shared high-quality bathroom with shower, vintage furniture and handmade accessories like bedside / laptop table and usb charger.
THE CUISINE
If you’re not a foodie yet, you will definitely become one after you visit the Lofoten Islands, an acclaimed culinary destination. The delicious local tasty food is sourced directly from nature and prepared with passion by our local master chefs.
Most of the meals will be prepared by our local chef on site. We are privileged to have quite a few world-class restaurants in our neighborhood. During the retreat, you will visit two of the restaurants we have chosen to enrich your culinary experience. The restaurants offer the treasures of traditional Norwegian cuisine with local, fresh ingredients.
Have you ever seen a dried head of a monkfish, smelled stockfish hanging on the racks, tried Baccalao or the Arctic cod?
Enjoy a rich selection of locally sourced seafood from crystal-clear Arctic waters like fresh fish, stockfish, clipfish, smoked salmon, caviar, deep-water prawn, king crab or blue mussels.
Try unique delicacies from the Arctic region, such as white and brown goat cheese, cloudberry marmalade, and the famous Lofoten lambs that graze in the mountains and by the sea, all produced by local farmers.
Try out Lofoten seaweed, a delicious brain food harvested in the Arctic waters and listen to the waves breaking by one of Lofoten’s finest sandy beaches while having your lunch outdoors.
ARCTIC CULINARY EXPERIENCE
THE JOURNEY
DAY 1
Leaving the mainland and crossing the Vestfjord to get to the islands by plane or by ferry, you will see the wall of the Lofoten mountains fading straight from the ocean like a lost world in the movies.
You will be picked up from Moskenes ferry station and even after this short drive your breath might be taken away by the powerful nature around you.
When you arrive at Lofoten Planet we will gather for a short introduction and briefing about what will happen during the following days.
You’ll also be introduced to the creative flow of the retreat and how photography will be used as a tool for presence, storytelling, and self-expression throughout the week.
The evening will be followed by Welcome Dinner before you will peacefully land in your soundproof room to recharge for your adventurous journey that will start the next morning.
DAY 2
We will start the day enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet at the local restaurant.
During your first workshop you will step into the landscape and learn how to place a human presence within the vast beauty of Lofoten in a way that feels natural, powerful, and connected.
After a short introduction to scale, composition, and storytelling, you will head out on a guided photography hike where theory immediately becomes practice. You will explore how to photograph people without forced posing, how to use perspective to create emotion, and how to see the landscape as more than a backdrop, but as part of the story. The route will be chosen according to the weather and the group’s energy level, leading you through the powerful waterfalls above Sørvågen, peaceful mountain lakes, and the dramatic peaks of Lofotodden National Park.
Optional self-portrait practice will be offered as a gentle exercise in confidence and self-trust.You will return not only with strong images, but with a deeper sense of presence and greater confidence in photographing people in nature.
After the hike, you will return to the hotel to prepare and share a meal together for a moment to connect, reflect, and recharge.
In the evening, we will invite you to a calming yoga session with a local teacher, allowing you to unwind and gently integrate the impressions of the day.
You will close the day feeling grounded, inspired, and more confident in your ability to photograph people in nature.
DAY 3
You will begin the day with a delicious breakfast buffet at a local restaurant, fueling up for another day of creativity and adventure.
In Workshop 2, you will shift your focus from chasing the perfect shot to capturing real emotion. You will explore movement as storytelling, experiment with blur versus freeze, and practice shooting intuitively instead of overthinking. Through dynamic outdoor exercises, you will photograph while walking, turning, and interacting with wind and terrain, allowing imperfection to become part of your creative language.
You will discover a new sense of freedom behind the camera and learn to trust your instinct.
In the afternoon, we will hike to the iconic Reinebringen, climbing more than 2,000 steps to its breathtaking summit. From the top, sweeping panoramic views open over fjords, Reinevatnet Lake, and the picturesque fishing villages far below, one of Norway’s most unforgettable viewpoints.
After the hike, you return to the hotel to prepare and share a meal together, creating space to connect, reflect, and recharge.
In the evening, you are invited to a calming yoga session with a local teacher, helping you unwind and gently integrate the powerful impressions of the day.
DAY 4
You begin the day with a delicious breakfast buffet at a local restaurant before gathering for your final photography workshop.
You will bring your images together and transform them into a personal story. You will learn how to select photos with intention, build a visual narrative, and create a cohesive mini photo series. Choosing 5–7 images from your time in Lofoten, you will shape them into a meaningful sequence that reflects your unique experience and perspective. You will leave the workshop with a finished photo story and a clearer understanding of your visual voice.
In the afternoon, we will head out on a guided kayaking adventure into the heart of Reinefjorden. Gliding across calm waters beneath towering peaks, you will photograph iconic rorbuer cabins and bridges, discover edible seaweed, and watch for local wildlife, all surrounded by breathtaking fjord scenery.
After the tour, we will visit the culinary gem of Sakrisøy, known for its famous fish burger and what many consider the best fish soup in the region. It’s a moment to enjoy authentic flavors and perhaps bring home a unique culinary souvenir.
In the evening, you will gently soothe your energy during a deeply relaxing sound journey with local sound masters.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we will set off for a full-day exploration of the westernmost part of the Lofoten Islands, where land, ocean, and sky meet in dramatic harmony.
You will visit Å, the last village at the end of the E10 road and one of Lofoten’s oldest fishing communities. Here, you will wander through the historic fishing village museum and visit its traditional bakery, where tasting the famous cinnamon buns is simply a must. Standing on the cliffs at the very edge of the archipelago, you gaze toward the distant islands of Værøy and Røst on the horizon.
On the way, we will stop in Nusfjord, one of Norway’s oldest and best-preserved fishing villages. With its traditional red and yellow rorbuer cabins, quiet harbor, and authentic maritime atmosphere, Nusfjord feels like stepping back in time. It’s a perfect place to photograph heritage architecture framed by dramatic mountain backdrops.
We will continue with a walk along the white sandy beaches of Flakstad on the outer side of the islands, before visiting the magical Glasshytta in Vikten. Here, you will witness local artisans transforming glowing liquid glass into delicate works of art, a beautiful source of creative inspiration.
You will end this rich and eventful day with a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, sharing impressions, flavors, and unforgettable views from the edge of the world.
DAY 6,7
Your last full day in Lofoten Islands will be a very special day of rituals.
After a delicious breakfast at the restaurant we will get on the open water to cross the magnificent Reinefjord by RIB boat and land in the heart of the Lofotodden national park.
We will cross the higher ground to get to the wild outer-coast, where on the huge, arctic sandy beach you will get through TTT ritual and become a member of the Lofoten tribe. We invite you for a walking meditation barefoot before serving you a simple meal on the beach.
After a whole day spent outdoors, in the evening you will enjoy clearing your body and mind in a sauna.
DAY 7 DEPARTURE
We will enjoy our last breakfast together before you will be leaving Lofoten Islands towards the mainland and crossing the Vestfjord again.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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6 nights in the unique boutique hotel Lofoten Planet in double/twin room with shared bathroom
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3 in-depth “hands - on” photography workshops
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All scheduled activities indoors and outdoors with transportation
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All breakfasts, all scheduled meals according to the program
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Tea/Coffee/snacks in the hotel
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Transportation from/to the ferry dock in Moskenes.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Your round-trip airfare from home with flight tickets or/and ferry tickets
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Travel insurance, Trip cancellation and Personal, Medical Insurance
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Other non-included services like transportation from/to the aiport & activities in your free time, additional food, drinks, alcohol, tips, souvenirs and similar
DISCLAIMER
This trip is recommended for active, healthy people as we will be hiking/walking/ paddling and doing different outdoor activities every day for a few hours. We might also use different outdoor equipment related to the time of the year and activities like walking sticks for those who might need them, kayaks, dry suites and similar.
The actual schedule of sessions and experiences and what we will be doing day to day might change the sequential order. This is because we adapt to ever-changing climate and weather conditions as well as depending on the group energy, the program may shift in any direction.
Weather in the Lofoten Islands can be unpredictable and rough, which means we can’t guarantee we will be able to do all the activities as conditions could be dangerous and our safety at risk. In that case there will be an alternative experience with equal value and attractiveness.
PRICE
All prices are per person and in Norwegian kroner.
12NOK = approximately 1EURO
Double occupancy in double room with shared bathroom
Price: 37 990 NOK
Sign-ups open until March 31, 2026.
RETREAT LEADERS
VIKTORIJA
PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in Norway, working with nature, people, and emotion as the core of my practice. I’m less interested in perfect images and more interested in honest ones - when we pay attention and occasionally let things be a little imperfect.
Lofoten has played a big role in my creative journey. Coming here with a camera, a dress in my backpack, and no real plan other than to explore and create self-portraits became a turning point for me - both creatively and personally. That experience shaped how I approach photography today: as a way to take up space, tell stories, and connect with the landscape rather than perform for it.
During this retreat, I’ll guide photography experiences that are intuitive, accessible to all levels, and woven naturally into hikes and nature experiences - using the camera as a tool for storytelling, presence, and connection, not technical perfection.
AGATA & ERWIN
HOSTS
We are visionary freedompreneurs for whom personal growth is the driving force behind all our activities.
We have been living in our Arctic paradise in the Lofoten Islands for over 20 years. By doing what we love, we created Lofoten Planet.
We are both passionate about outdoor life and connecting with people and nature. Through mountain hiking, kayaking, ski touring and diving, we discover our islands again and again. We happily share our passions and the magical Lofoten with all our guests.
In cooperation with our partners, we have designed a unique offer of retreats, thanks to which we create a space for meetings, reflection, mindful adventures and personal development.
As your retreat leaders and hosts, we will welcome you with an open mind, curiosity and warmth. Our friendly and transparent style will make you feel comfortable and safe during your stay.
Tristan Bogaard
Photographer
"My partner and I stayed at the Lofoten Planet boutique hotel numerous times, to lead photography workshops or to work and relax with friends of ours staying over too. I’d go as far as to describe the basecamp as a transformative experience”
Karina Fürst
Entrepreneur
"I participated in a workshop with the goal to gather professionals to create a think-tank for a retreat concept. Agata and Erwin were facilitators, and a total of 14 people worked together for 5 days. Lofoten Planet is the ideal place for such gatherings”
Malgorzata Wolska
Yoga Instructor
"My great gratitude to you both, Agata and Erwin, for having made it possible to visit Lofoten Planet so many times! Your knowledge about this beautiful region and passion for nature have always made me feel safe and so comfortable while having been at Lofoten with my yoga groups”