Minna-Carita's Design & Accommodation

Lakeside cottage accommodation by local home & local art experiences!

A cozy log cabin with glowing windows sits in a snowy clearing, surrounded by trees at night, while vibrant green and blue northern lights illuminate the sky above.

A person with wet hair stands in the snow, smiling and holding a vibrant, multicolored fringed shawl draped over their shoulders. Snowflakes fall around them, and trees are blurred in the wintry background.

A colorful tray painted with a bright sun and wildflowers holds two glasses of pink smoothie topped with white coconut flakes.

A cozy yurt interior with a rolled blanket, yoga bolster, and yoga mat on a carpeted floor. There’s a wood stove, rugs, cushions, string lights, and rustic decor creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

A painted circular disc stands in the snow, depicting a gray animal, possibly a fox, resting against a background of purples and blues. Snow-covered trees and a wintry landscape are visible in the background.

A stack of colorful, hand-painted cards featuring nature scenes—flowers, a glowing sun, and trees—sits on a tray decorated with wildflowers. The tray and cards are on a white fabric surface.

Two painted cutting boards with snowy winter landscapes lean against a snow-covered tree in an outdoor, snowy setting. Snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky are visible in both the paintings and the background.

A golden croissant and a glass of pink smoothie with foam sit on a colorful tray decorated with bright yellow, pink, and green floral patterns.

A wooden table with a colorful tray holding sliced goat cheese, rectangular silver-wrapped chocolates, round brown crackers, and a cheese knife. Pinecones are visible nearby for decoration.

Two painted wooden boards with colorful forest and orange flowers lean against a tree trunk in a snowy landscape surrounded by greenery and other trees.

Two wooden cutting boards with painted landscapes of a blue river winding through dark trees under a yellow sky, placed on a light wooden table next to a glass candle holder with a lit candle.

Two painted boards with colorful sunset and snow designs rest against birch trees in a snowy landscape, surrounded by snow-covered branches and a wintry background.

Cozy wooden cabin interior with slanted ceiling, twin beds along the wall, a small table with chairs by a window, bookshelves, a rug on the floor, and a basket of firewood in the corner.

A cozy log cabin interior with wood walls, a small wood stove, bookshelves, and various framed photos. A door leads outside, and the space feels warm and rustic with simple furniture and soft lighting.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a double bed covered in a fur blanket and colorful pillows, folded towels on top, wooden walls, shelves, and a framed picture above the bed.

A wooden cabin porch with two chairs overlooks a grassy area and trees by a lake under a bright sky. The scene appears peaceful and inviting.

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, chair, and table sits surrounded by snow and bare trees on a sunny winter day, overlooking a snowy landscape and distant forest.

Minna-Carita’s is a local solo operator providing art, retreat and tourism services in Akujärvi, Ivalo.

The lady of the house, Minna-Carita, originally from Ivalo, creates diverse art that brings joy to locals and travelers in the North. Additionally, Minna-Carita’s offers small-scale tourism services based on local culture and life at their family home in Akujärvi. For instance they offer home-visits including dinner and visits in Minna-Carita’s yurt atelier. Please make sure to make advance reservation for the service.
We also offer guided bus tours to nearby areas, such as Arctic Ocean tours and other excursions to the surrounding villages of Inari.

Art

Minna-Carita’s underground artworks give rise to cheerful and colorful art products, such as cutting boards, trays, and art cards. The paintings depict the vibrant landscapes of the North – those that an increasing number of people have had the opportunity to witness on their journeys. “I aim to capture the splendid natural colors and magical atmospheres on canvas.” You can admire the landscapes in the online store at www.minnacaritas.fi. Moreover, some products are available at Sami Museum Siida in Inari. All the products are processed further in Finland using domestic raw materials. We use Finnish birch in trays and cutting boards. You can find our products in https://minnacaritas.fi

Programs

We offer private programs at our home, including art and yoga workshops in collaboration with a local yoga instructor. The programs take place in an atmospheric yurt at our courtyard. Programs are available upon request throughout the year for max 6 guests at one time. Please make sure to make advance reservation for the service.

Accommodation – Arctic lakeside holiday cottage Minna-Carita’s

Our accommodation is located on the shores of Lake Akujärvi in Ivalo. We provide basic accommodation by advance reservation in a cozy log guesthouse on our property. The guesthouse (for 2-4 persons) is situated in our courtyard but enjoys its own tranquility behind a small grove – like a secret and atmospheric hideaway in the North. Our accommodation is located outside the village streetlights, and this makes our location unique for viewing the Northern Lights on clear nights during the northern lights season from late August till mid April.

If you have a bit of adventurous spirit and enjoy the nature and tranquility of the North, and want to explore the local way of life, this destination could be perfect for you. More detailed information about accommodation you can have on our website and by contacting directly with us in info@minnacaritas.fi . Check also our website for more information or make a direct booking in Booking.com.

Wellness Retreats

We have started offering wellness retreats inspired by nature. You can find more information at www.minnacaritas.fi.

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