# Event Details - **Event Name**: 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+03:00) - **Event Description**: The mountain is calling. Join us at the pristine Alhovuori nature sanctuary for a powerful journey of shamanistic ceremony, live music, cacao and Ecstatic Dance — one hour from Helsinki. Together, we’ll greet and awaken the spirit of Alhovuori, bringing our own offerings to the mountain and raising the energy of the land through ritual, rhythm and movement. As ancient wisdom meets contemporary technology, we gather to reconnect with nature, with each other, and with something wild and timeless within. Come answer the call. Join the Whatsapp (low noise) announcement group to get updates: https://ilo.dj/vuori 🌄 Mountain ceremony 💃 Live Ecstatic Dance ☕️ Cacao ceremony 🪘 Song sharing 🌲 Sauna 🧺 Community potluck lunch 📅 SATURDAY 12.9.2026 📍Alhovuori, Lohja ⚙️ PROGRAM (changes possible) 12.00 Community potluck lunch 13.30 Silent pilgrimage to Alhovuori top (kindly arrive before this) 14.00 Alhovuori spirit calling ceremony & drum circle at the top (bring your drum/shaker) 16.00 Cacao ceremony & song sharing 18.00 Ecstatic Dance 20.00 Sauna & afterchill **KINDLY ARRIVE BEFORE 13.30** Event is intoxicant free and photo/videography only with permission. We aim to keep the ceremony at the mountain top regardless of the weather, so bring your rubber boots and a poncho/rain coat. CONTRIBUTION Community seed: 22 € (available until 24.8 23:59) Firekeeper: 44 € (available until 4.9 23:59) Crescendo: 55 € (available until 11.9 23:59) To reserve your place, transfer your contribution with MobilePay (5417QM) or bank transfer (contact co-host Pinja for the number). Once you’ve paid, you’re in! We’ll have your name at the door. You can pay for multiple people at once. In that case, +1, etc. will show beside your name on the list. We can’t offer refunds, but if you’re sick, we’re happy to transfer your ticket to someone else. Before buying a transferred ticket from someone, please contact us first to verify it’s legitimate!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 📍ADDRESS Alhovuori Alhonkulma 45, Lohja 💫 CO-CREATORS ILO, sonic alchemist weaving Eastern and Western soundscapes since 2005, channels decades of trance, yoga, and breathwork into heart&body awakening dance journeys. His sets are more than music — they are a prayer in motion, infused with wisdom traditions that invite deep embodiment, inner expansion, and ecstatic release. Ilo crafts transformative dance journeys at festivals, Burning Man events, retreats, and yoga schools in Finland, Estonia, Denmark, the Netherlands, and India. He also guides holotropic breathwork, yoga, and cold exposure practices, and produces ceremonies and healing spaces – including Finland’s first festival healing area at Existence ’11. MARIANNE VALONLEHTO is a shamanic practitioner and visual artist. She has explored various shamanic traditions, energy work, and healing sound while deepening her connection to spirituality, rituals, and nature. She has worked with Mother Cacao for over eight years. Marianne has practiced yoga and various meditation techniques for over 20 years, and these experiences form the foundation of her spiritual work. She is currently studying the Peruvian Q’ero shamanic tradition. Her ceremonial work is rooted in honoring the beauty of life and a deep love for Mother Earth. 🪶 INFO Infrastructure: Forest, lake, sauna, laavus, kotas, shower, and warm water (at least for the first ones). Restrooms and Accessibility: There is a limited number of indoor toilets as well as portable toilets (including an accessible toilet). Accessibility in the area is unfortunately restricted: the dance area, cacao ceremony, and toilets are accessible, but heading to the mountain and the sauna can be challenging for people with reduced mobility. Water and Food: Drinking water is provided, but please bring extra—especially if you are coming by car. Tap water in the service building is not potable. Potluck Lunch: If you are participating in the potluck lunch, please bring enough food for yourself. Bring the food in a ready-to-serve container and preferably something that can be eaten without a plate or cutlery. Snacks: Be prepared with your own snacks for the rest of the day, as the nearest store is almost 10 km away. Note: Please keep in mind that the area's facilities and equipment are still under construction. ⚠️ Safety and Important Notes There are numerous old structures and hazards in the area that are gradually being renovated. Please be extra careful when moving around! There are also ticks and snakes (vipers) in the area, and the terrain may contain waste left over from previous years, so children and dogs are not allowed to roam the area unsupervised. We follow safer space principles: Discrimination-free zone: We respect everyone as they are. Nature was here first: We respect the environment and its animals. Leave No Trash & Self-sufficiency: There are no waste bins suitable for recycling in the area. Everyone brings their own trash bags and takes their own trash away. Circular economy and non-commerciality: The event is based on doing things together and sharing, rather than consuming. The easiest way to get there is by private or shared transport. TO BRING - Your favorite cacao cup - Offering to the mountain (optional, read more below) - Water bottle - Rainwear and warm clothes - Drum/shaker (optional) - Something to sit on - Food for the potluck lunch (if you're participating) - Snacks - Sauna gear if you wish ECSTATIC DANCE Ecstatic Dance is a conscious dance format that empowers you to break free from stagnant patterns and transcend limitations in your life. It encourages you to surrender to the music, moving authentically in tune with your body's needs. As dancers let their bodies communicate without words, a revelation unfolds — they aren't merely moving, but rather, they are being moved. The dance takes over, often leading to unlocking a state of consciousness that is transformative and liberating. SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY Shamanism is one of the oldest forms of spiritual practice – a pathway to deeper connection with oneself, others, and nature. It is a living tradition where ritual, music, and movement come together, strengthening the collective spirit in shared space. We draw inspiration from the wisdom and traditions of indigenous peoples, including the Q’ero and Guaraní tribes, as well as Finnish shamanism. The ceremony weaves together natural elements, acoustic instruments, and medicine music – sounds and rhythms that open the heart and invite an inner journey. The fusion of shamanism with trance music and dance creates a powerful, healing experience – one our community has been calling for. Now, this vision takes form: we invite you into a sacred circle where strength and connection flow freely. New to ceremonial work? You can come without any previous experience. This is a place for healing and expression; you are free to come as you are. We value: safety, authenticity, connection, and presence. Offering to the mountain: If you wish, you may bring something from the nature (a rock, flower, leaves), food, sacred tobacco, incense or anything you'd wish to give to the mountain as part of the ceremony. Please make sure it's biodegradable. CACAO CEREMONY Cacao, an ancient heart medicine, guides us to rediscover our center within the currents of physical presence, love, mental clarity, and life force. Revered by the Mayans as the elixir of the Gods, this exquisite elixir not only nourishes the body with abundant nutrients but also triggers the release of feel-good hormones, unlocking a cascade of energy, creativity, and increased connection. Immerse yourself in an elixir crafted from raw organic vegan cacao paste, melted in gently heated spring waters infused with delightful spices, songs, and prayers. This ceremonial blend aims to decalcify our pineal glands and activate our LOVE hormones. A dosage of approximately ~30g per person in a cup of delight, charged with love and good intentions. ༄ Cacao boasts 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries. ༄ It is the highest plant-based source of iron. ༄ Full of magnesium for a healthy heart and brain. ༄ Contains more calcium than cow's milk. ༄ Acts as a natural mood elevator and antidepressant. This is more than an event — it’s a prayer, a celebration, a ceremony and a community gathering. If your heart feels the call, trust it. We’ll be waiting for you in the circle. 🙏 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lohja/alhovuori-calling-live-ecstatic-dance-and-shamanistic-ceremony/200030604733120 - **Event Categories**: potluck, health-wellness, food-drinks, festivals, music, meditation, live-music, art, entertainment, yoga, spiritual, dog, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 82 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lohja - **state**: ES - **country**: Finland - **location**: Alhovuori - **lat**: 60.4979314683 - **long**: 24.144018769003 - **full address**: Alhovuori, Alhonkulma 45, FI-03810 Lohja, Suomi, Lohja, Finland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3d45282af90930747c16b5cb0089c32ba013f0276dc12a638d183f52894fe80d-rimg-w1200-h500-dc082818-gmir?v=1787506580 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 being held? - **A:** 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Alhovuori, Alhonkulma 45, FI-03810 Lohja, Suomi, Lohja, Finland. - **Q**: Who is organizing 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶? - **A:** 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 is organized by Ilo Saarela. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 🌄 ALHOVUORI CALLING: LIVE ECSTATIC DANCE & SHAMANISTIC CEREMONY 🪶 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lohja, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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