Inside the Ultra-Luxury Wellness Island That Is Strictly for Women
In the past decade, wellness tourism has produced countless retreats and branded escapes, but few matched the precision of one private island in the Baltic Sea. Designed as a members-only property, the 8.4-acre island was open exclusively to women and operated with deliberately limited access and structured programming. It was a tightly controlled wellness environment that ran for several years before being sold in late 2023.
Where the Island Is and What Was Built There
SuperShe Island is located off the southern coast of Finland near the town of Raseborg, roughly 100 kilometers west of Helsinki. The surrounding area is part of Finland’s archipelago zone, characterized by exposed rock formations, pine forest, and cold-water shoreline. The property itself covered 8.4 acres and was developed with minimal structural density to preserve natural spacing between buildings.
The island contained four primary guest cabins, constructed in a Nordic style with wood interiors, restrained color palettes, and large windows facing the water. Maximum occupancy ranged from 8 to 10 women at any given time, depending on the specific session. Arrival required a private boat transfer arranged by the operator.
Who Founded It and Why It Operated as Private Property
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The island was founded by Kristina Roth, a former technology executive who launched the SuperShe brand as a private membership network.
SuperShe Island was not open to the general public and was not marketed as a conventional destination. Guests were required to apply, and acceptance was determined internally. This structure allowed the island to operate legally as a private club, which is why its women-only policy did not function as a public accommodation restriction.
The application process evaluated professional background, interest in wellness programming, and alignment with the island’s operating rules.
Sessions were scheduled in advance, typically during warmer months, and participation required both approval and significant financial commitment. While official pricing was never broadly published, reported costs placed stays well into five figures per visit when accommodations, programming, and transport were included.
Daily Structure and Wellness Programming
Life on the island followed a consistent daily rhythm. Mornings typically began with guided yoga or mobility sessions held outdoors or in shared indoor spaces, depending on the weather. Finnish sauna use was central to the schedule, with traditional wood-heated saunas positioned close to the shoreline for cold-water immersion.
Other activities included kayaking, guided forest walks, meditation sessions, and small-group discussions. There was no gym equipment, nightlife infrastructure, or organized excursions beyond the island itself. Internet and phone use were discouraged during programming periods, though not technically prohibited.
Dining and Food Preparation
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Meals were prepared on-site and shared communally. Menus used local ingredients, including seafood, vegetables, and seasonal produce sourced from nearby regions.
There was no restaurant staff in the conventional sense. Food preparation and dining were integrated into the daily schedule. Alcohol was limited, and there was no bar operation. Meals functioned as structured communal events.
Sale and Closure
SuperShe Island gained international attention shortly after its launch in 2018, largely because of its gender-exclusive structure and private-island format. Despite the attention, the island never expanded beyond its original footprint and never transitioned into a scalable hospitality brand.
In late 2023, the property was sold to a private buyer. Following the sale, SuperShe Island ceased operating as a women-only wellness retreat. As of 2026, it is no longer available for bookings.