Latvian Summer camp
Level 2 fire Treatment
29th JUNE - 4TH JULY
Zeidlejas Wellness, Latvia
master your pirts spirit air experience and Join for the next level in the four elements pirts spirit journey
the level up!
The Pirts Spirit Level 2 Fire Treatment is an invitation to return to Latvia and dive deeper into the exciting next stage of your Pirts Spirit journey (open to those who have completed Level 1 and their required practice hours)
Fire is the element of transformation, strength, and renewal and in level 2, we introduce the powerful energy of the oak tree, the King the of Forest and a symbol of resilience and grounding. You will learn how to craft and work with oak whisks, harnessing their strength to bring a new depth to your treatments.
Building on the Air Treatment, you’ll incorporate a body scrub made from fresh herbs, handpicked from the abundant garden at Ziedlejas. You will explore the properties and magic of these plants when used in a scrub. Additionally, you’ll refine your steam and whisking techniques, deepening your connection to working with nature, heat, and steam.
And of course, you’ll return to the three Pirts—the black (smoke) Pirts, the glass Pirts, and the woolen Pirts. But this time, you step in with experience. You’ve felt their energy, faced their challenges, and discovered their magic. Now, you return with deeper awareness, ready to expand your practice further.
The location
Nestled in the Gauja National Park, Zeidlejas Wellness blends seamlessly into nature, creating a place to recharge, inspire yourself, and feel calm amidst the beautiful surroundings. What makes it so special is how it preserves the local Pirts traditions whilst also integrating in modern architecture to offer three unique Pirts experiences (Glass, Wool and Smoke).
The name itself, "Zeidlejas," meaning "opening flower," perfectly embodies the transformative vision of the wellness retreat, where nature, Pirts, the lakes, and the people work together to open your spirit, like a new flower budding in the spring.
During your rest time here, you can swim in the lakes, explore the Gauja National Park, wander through the expansive pine forests, or simply be, allowing the energy of the land to hold you.
The owners of Zeidlejas, Andris and Madara, live here with their two children. Their presence infuses every detail of the land, and we feel deeply honoured to bring our retreat to a place that so beautifully weaves together nature, ancient traditions, and the spirit of family.
Meet your teachers
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BENOIT DE BOCK
PIRTS SPIRIT
Benoit is the founder of Pirts Spirit, dedicated to sharing his passion for Pirts and natural healing with people around the world. With over 10 years of experience learning in Latvia, he deeply connects with the land, its traditions, and its people—earning him the Latvian name Bonuks, meaning "child of the people." His infectious energy, warmth, and belief in the power of nature create a welcoming space where others can connect, heal, and grow.
His mission is to build a global Pirts Spirit family, uniting people through nature, tradition, and shared experience. With his knowledge, wisdom, and high-energy presence, he brings people together to learn and embrace the spirit of Pirts.
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Elizabeth CRAGG
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLBEING COACH
Elizabeth is passionate about helping people feel more connected and alive in their bodies. She believes in the power of food, nature, and movement, and that true vitality comes from working with your body’s natural rhythms.
Pirts is an integral part of this work, reconnecting people to their roots, nature, and themselves. Together with Benoit, she loves sharing the magic of Pirts Spirit and helping others learn to both give and receive this powerful experience.
As well as supporting your learning, she will guide embodiment practices that deepen body awareness, foster grounding, and help participants connect with their physical and emotional presence.
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Inese Malniece
PIRTS MASTER
Inese is a experienced Pirts master currently practicing in the unique Pirts of Ziedlejas.
Beyond Pirts, she runs a private practice focused on health, recovery, and well-being, working with both the physical and energetic body. Her holistic approach combines osteopathy, Chinese medicine, and homeopathy.
Alongside her practice, Inese is a mother of four and infuses her own daily life with the care and nourishment she shares with others.
Together with her husband, Nauris, she brings a warm family spirit to the camp, creating an environment where participants feel deeply supported.
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Nauris Malnieks
PIRTS MASTER
Nauris is an experienced Pirts master, educator, and skilled carpenter with over seven years of expertise. As a teacher of Pirts, he is dedicated to fostering the next generation of masters, passing on the knowledge and traditions of this ancient practice.His passion for Pirts extends into craftsmanship—designing and building beautiful and high quality saunas, both mobile and static, through his newly founded company, 4 Element Pirts.
Nauris loves to share his knowledge with others and helps to ensure that every participant leaves feeling enriched, inspired, and more connected to the spirit of Pirts.
Meet your Chef, Oskars (Foody)
All our food is prepared by a local top chef who serves us from his food truck, creating delicious meals that blend Latvia’s traditional flavours with his own tasty ideas..
Dietary requirements are happily accommodated upon request!
and the fresh Latvian food..
We also have our amazing Liga onsite with us, she is our Latvian camp mum and makes us traditional fresh (the best) bread every day.
And we have fresh honey collected onsite and fresh apple juice from the apples picked in the orchard, plus tea made from fresh and dried local herbs/flowers
So you can be sure to fill your belly and body with nutrients and love
What you will learn:
Master the 45 minutes Pirts Spirit Fire Treatment: Learn new skills, techniques, and integrate more herbs and trees into the treatment to add depth and fire.
The Four Elements in Pirts: Gain a deeper appreciation of how earth, water, air and fire each play a vital role in Pirts treatments and further your understanding of the physiology of the body how to work with it in pirts.
Oak Tree: Dive into the energetic properties of the oak tree in Pirts and learn how it brings strength and masculine energy to the treatment (the energy of decision-making, problem-solving, inner strength, calmness, and motivation to reach goals).
Oak Whisk Binding: Visit the forest to harvest and bind your own oak whisks, learning a new skill as oak whisks are different to bind than birch.
Explore the Herb Garden at Ziedlejas: Discover the healing and energetic properties of specific herbs we will use in the scrub.
Making and Applying Scrubs: Learn how to create a body scrub with herbs and how to apply salt scrubs during the treatment so the body optimally absorbs the healing properties of Latvian herbs and plants.
Introduction Talk: Refine your ability to hold space, engage with guests, and start learning about their intentions.
Master the Steam: Learn more techniques using the whisks to move the steam and heat up the body.
Guest Health: Understand post Pirts guest health and learn how to ground your guests if they require it.
Certification and Progression: Upon completion, receive a certificate, a comprehensive coursebook, and a practice sheet to log your hours in preparation for advancing to Level 3.
additional experiences
Morning Embodiment Practices: Start your day with intentional practices that awaken body, mind and your spirit
Fire Rituals: Gather round the warmth of the fire, connect with your intentions and reflect with each other
A Group Pirts experience: Experience the King of the Forest Pirts ritual that will awaken your sense in more ways than you can imagine.
accomodation
You'll stay in Zeidlejas’ renowned glass houses, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the luscious green surroundings, feeling fully immersed in nature and sleeping under the stars.
Shared Glass House
Only shared glass houses are available for the Summer Camp. Each house accommodates two people—one in the double bed on the bottom and one in the double bed on the top—providing privacy for both guests. Shared bathroom facilities are available.
Other accommodation options:
Campervan – There is space available for parking your campervan.
Tent – You are welcome to bring your own tent and set up on the grass.
Please let us know which option you will be choosing.
OPT 1: shared room
€2299 (incL VAT)
A Shared glass house with one other person
Three meals a day, snacks and drinks included for the entire camp from the evening of arrival until lunch the day of leaving.
Pick up from Sigulda train station. There is a straight train to Sigulda from Riga train station every hour.
(flights to Riga airport are not included in this price and must be booked independently)
investment
OPT 2: bring your own camperVAN/TENT
€1999 (incL VAT)
Bring your own van or tent and park onsite (no electric hook up)
Three meals a day, snacks and drinks included for the entire camp from the evening of arrival until lunch the day of leaving.
Pick up from Sigulda train station. There is a straight train to Sigulda from Riga train station every hour.
(flights to Riga airport are not included in this price and must be booked independently)
FAQ
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In order to join this camp, you must have attended level 1 and have a full logbook completed with practice hours.
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We open the camp at 14:00 on the date the camp starts and we close at 14:00 on the day the camp ends!
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Yes, the chef can cater for this as long as you tell us in advance so we can prepare
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You will need to arrange and book your own transport to Riga and then to Sigulda train station. After that we will pick you up from here and take you to Ziedlejas. On your return, we will also drive you back to Sigulda train station for your onward travel home.
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Please see our terms and conditions page for more information on this.
To book your place, please fill out the booking request form below
Please make sure you have read the terms and conditions before submitting
Please note each course is limited to a maximum of 8 participants and will only take place with a minimum of 6 participants.
Booking request form
Hello future Pirts Spirits! Please fill out the booking request form below to secure your place on the Level 2 course. Once you've completed the form, we’ll send an invoice to the email address you provide, so please double-check that all your information is correct. We’re excited to welcome you on this journey!
