Hosted with Wandering Roots · November 2–8, 2026
Southern Iceland · Lake Gíslholtsvatn — do less, bathe more
Welcome
Seven days, six nights on a private lakefront peninsula in southern Iceland — soaking in geothermal lagoons, wild hot springs, and mobile saunas, with every meal and every detail handled. You just show up and immerse.
A $999 deposit reserves your room; the balance is invoiced later in the year. Pay-over-time is available at checkout through Affirm or Klarna.
From Alisa
The clearest answer comes from the person leading it. Half a minute with Alisa — on what the week really is, and who it’s for.
Alisa Cardenas · founder, Howl at the Moon Sauna Co.
Day by day
A rhythm of heat, cold, and quiet — with a guilt-free “choose your own adventure” spirit. Opt into everything or simply rest; both are perfect.
Day 1 · Monday
Day 2 · Tuesday
Day 3 · Wednesday
Day 4 · Thursday
Day 5 · Friday
Day 6 · Saturday
Day 7 · Sunday
Home base
Rather than packing and repacking each night, we settle into a single private home on a quiet lakeshore peninsula at Lake Gíslholtsvatn. A black-timber lodge with picture windows over the water, a geothermal hot tub on the deck, a lake-view sauna, a communal kitchen and dining hall, and a quiet room for yoga and sound baths. It is the still center the whole week returns to.
A $999 deposit holds yours. If you’d rather talk it through first, Alisa keeps fifteen minutes open — no script, no pressure.
Pack smart
Early-November Iceland is cold, wet, and gloriously changeable (roughly 30–40°F / 0–5°C). The winning strategy is layers you can add and shed — and enough swimwear that one suit is always dry. Laundry & Wi-Fi are available at the house.
A suggested list — final details are sent after you reserve.
Your hosts
65 five-star reviews and climbing for Howl at the Moon Sauna Co.
Experience host · Howl at the Moon
Bathing-culture explorer and founder of Howl at the Moon Sauna Co. After corporate burnout in 2021, she rebuilt her life around sauna, rest, and community.
Travel designer · Wandering Roots
25+ hosted journeys around the world. She makes the whole week run effortlessly.
Private chef
Chef extraordinaire. Every meal made from scratch, all allergies and dietary needs handled with ease.
Ready, or just curious?
The simplest next step is either one: reserve your room with a $999 deposit, or take fifteen free minutes with Alisa and bring every question you have.
Questions any time: hello@howlatthemoonsaunaco.com
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, so we strongly encourage comprehensive travel insurance (including “cancel for any reason”). Must be 18+; passport valid 6+ months beyond the trip; a liability waiver is required.
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