About Andarísa
Founded by Vikings, this is a land that is volcanic and alive. The harshness of the climate and starkness of the environment have created a hardy, resilient, and industrious ecosystem that illicits these qualities from all.
Andarísa is born, too, out of this restless vivacious spirit, supporting thoughtful positive growth in all we do and touch.
We, like this land, promote vast journeys of introspection and transformation. Nothing ever quite sits still, thrumming on the deepest layers with an aliveness that stirs evolution.
Iceland, and Andarísa, are here to jostle you forward, leaving stagnancy and stuckness behind and moving ever forward towards increasingly greater awareness and realization.
Situated on 1,200 acres of pristine land on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Andarísa welcomes visitors year round.
Three weeks a month have us offering our own retreats and one week a month is designated for outside workshops, trainings, retreats and other activities to come and utilize our facilities.
On property are multiple buildings including two homes for lodging, recreating, and eating, a sauna, one practice hall for yoga, meditation, breathwork and other practices, and a historical sheep barn that brings the quality and feeling of Old Iceland onto the land.
Also on property are multiple arctic-melt rivulets for cold plunge, a vast and beautiful lava field, farmland, and much native flora and fauna including many types of birds.
LOCATION
A gorgeous 2 hour drive from Iceland's capital city Reykjavík places Andarísa in the perfect place for both convenience and solitude. This was once was Öxl, a farm above Búðir below the steep scree mountain Axlarhyrna where Axlar–Björn lived in the 16th century.
Now a wellness center, Andarísa is perfectly situated for experiencing all the wonders Iceland has to offer including geothermic baths, scenic lava fields, cascading waterfalls, rugged mountains and dramatic vistas.
Perched on the famous Snæfellsnes peninsula - known for it's potent energy - this area abounds with wildlife and myriad interesting activities.
We intentionally keep one week a month on our calendar for special events, trainings, and for outside teachers to bring their students to Andarísa. If you are interested in bringing your group and renting our facility, please write us at booking@andarisa.com.
BOOKING
SÓLEY
We have partnered with Sóley Organics, a natural and organic skincare line made in Iceland, for the bathroom and shower products at Andarísa. Enjoy the experience of clean, nourishing, and wonderfully aromatic soaps, shampoos and lotions made with hand-picked Icelandic herbs while you are here with us. You can read more about this inspired company on their website https://soleyorganics.com/
TRANSPORTATION
We provide a shuttle to and from Reykjavík and Andarísa on the Tuesday start date of every Andarísa Wellness Retreat and the following Monday morning.
FOOD
Food at Andarísa is very important to us as we know the power it can have in both positive and negative ways. Every meal is structured around clean, healthy ingredients and flavor profiles that amuse, inspire, and deepen. All of it enhances our fullest experience of wellness from the inside out. Each wellness week will highlight a local chef and their work, including Arabella Morgan, Geir Brynjólfsson, and Sigridur Björk Bragadottir.
WE BELIEVE IN
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Curating excellence
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Nature's power to heal, uplift, and teach
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Wellness skills synergizing together for positive transformation
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Guides that are passionate, well-educated and well-experienced
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The power of food to heal and vitalize
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Wellness being accessible to everyone
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Attention to detail
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Healthy people, healthy environment, healthy planet