Nevalan luontotila ja Hoitosauna
Nevala Nature Farm and Healing Sauna
Welcome to North Karelia, in the embrace of nature in Heraniemi, Kontiolahti. The breathtaking landscapes of Koli National Park, expansive forests, and surrounding waterways invite you to explore in every season.
At Nevala, you can rest during your hike, relax in the healing sauna, and admire the beautiful traditional landscapes and rich natural diversity.
Our Services
Please contact before visiting:
Phone: +358 44 9330388
Email: juolavehna@gmail.com
Please leave a message if I cannot answer immediately.
Homestay with Breakfast in Koli’s Traditional Landscape
Experience a cozy stay in Koli's traditional landscapes. We offer yurt and barn accommodations close to the Herajärvi Trail. Your stay includes a homemade breakfast and bed linens.
Discover Folk Traditions in Our Sauna Rituals
At Nevala, you’ll be enveloped by the scent of local herbs, the echoes of sauna songs, the soothing heat of a wood-burning stove, and the wind blowing outside. Sauna rituals are a healing folk tradition providing grounding and empowering experiences.
Nature Guides and Custom nature Courses in Koli
Strengthen your connection with nature, find tranquility, and explore folk traditions. I offer nature guiding as day trips in Koli, wilderness dining experiences, and traditional courses upon request for groups of various sizes.
Traditional sauna treatments
Step away from the noise of the modern world and reconnect with something ancient within yourself.
At Nevala’s Healing Sauna, ancient nordic sauna traditions meet the elements of nature, wild herbs, incantations, and deep presence. Our sauna rituals are rooted in folk traditions, yet they remain deeply relevant in today’s world.
A sauna treatment can serve as a powerful cleansing experience—perfect for life transitions, letting go of the old and embracing the new, or simply finding a moment of rest amidst life’s busyness.
Located in the peaceful countryside, our healing sauna is heated with firewood from our own land, and the sauna whisks (vasta) are crafted from locally gathered branches and herbs.
Traditional Sauna Rituals
Below are some examples of the sauna treatments we offer. Contact us to customize an experience for yourself or your group.
- Healing Sauna Whisk (vasta) Ritual
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Traditional Washing Massage
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Herbal Sauna
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Rose Sauna
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Honey Sauna
After your sauna session, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal in our cozy farmhouse.
Shepherd Holidays 2025
Spend a relaxing week in the stunning landscapes of Koli, surrounded by friendly Finnish sheep!
As a shepherd, you’ll care for the sheep, enjoy nature, and stay in a cozy yurt near a traditional farm. Your tasks include checking their water, counting them daily, and ensuring their well-being – leaving you plenty of time for hiking, swimming, and sauna.
Dates: June 2 – August 24, 2025
Price: €590/week (1–3 adults, children welcome)
Arrival on Monday after 2 PM, departure by Sunday at noon. Shorter stays may also be available upon request!
Book Accommodation, a custom course or sauna treatments
Phone: +358 44 9330388
Email: juolavehna@gmail.com
Traditional homestay Near Koli National Park
Honoring Traditions
Nevala Nature Farm is an authentic, tradition-preserving homestay near Koli National Park. All our services are designed with the environment in mind. At the heart of our business is the care for the farm and its traditions. Visitors can stay, explore, and organize various events, all while honoring traditional values.
Central Location in Koli
You can access the Herajärvi Trail and nearby Havukkalampi directly from our yard via a connecting path. The yard features over ten log buildings scattered across meadows, a pond 200 meters away, and extensive protected forests. The surroundings include wild nature, beautiful meadows, sheep, and goats, all near the national park.
Accommodation Pricing
Cabin Accommodation:
€50/person
Yurt Accommodation:
€60/person
Sheet for bed: €8/person
Pricing of Sauna treatments and other services
Washing & Massage: €60
Healing Whisking: €90
Herbal Sauna: from €75/person
Spruce Sauna: €250 (max 5 people)
Peat Sauna: €85/person
Rose Sauna: €70/person
Honey Sauna: €65/person
Bridal Sauna: from €250 for 1-6 people
Couple's Sauna: from €150
Traditional Sauna: €40/2 hours
Other Services
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Nature Guides
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Nature-Based Program Services
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Wilderness Dining
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Snowshoe Wilderness Walks
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Shepherd Holidays
These services are provided by request. Please contact and ask for a price.
Contact
Experience the serenity of nature, indulge in traditional Eastern Finland culture with sauna treatments and take advantage of our versatile accommodation options. All services are available by request.
Contact us:
Sonja
044 933 0388
juolavehna@gmail.com