Born from a love of wild, untouched places.
NestWild began with a single cabin in the Finnish Lapland — and a belief that genuine luxury means being closer to nature, not further from it.
We believe true luxury is silence, clean air, and a breathtaking view.
NestWild started in 2013 when Elara Holt converted an old fishing cabin on a Finnish lake into a space of quiet wonder. Word spread. Guests returned again and again — not for amenities, but for the feeling of being held by nature.
Today NestWild is a curated collection of 48 properties across six European wilderness regions. Each one reflects our founding belief: the best luxury is the kind you find in the wild.
2013
Founded in Lapland, Finland
Sustainability First
Every cabin is built with locally sourced, low-impact materials. We offset 120% of our carbon footprint annually.
Master Craftsmanship
Each property is hand-selected and passes a rigorous 47-point quality inspection before joining our collection.
Local Roots
We partner exclusively with local guides, artisans, and farmers — keeping money inside the communities we operate in.
People who live and breathe the wild.
Founder & CEO
Elara Holt
Former wilderness guide who traded corporate life for a cabin in Lapland. 12 years building NestWild from one cabin to 48.
Head of Design
Mikael Sund
Architect turned cabin obsessive. Every NestWild property is shaped by his principle: the landscape always wins.
Experience Director
Sigrid Holm
Curates every guest activity, from forest photography to fireside menus. Former Michelin consultant and foraging expert.
Conservation Lead
Arvo Leino
Ensures NestWild treads lightly. Manages relationships with 18 conservation partners across Europe.
We leave the forest better than we found it.
Our commitment to the natural world runs deeper than marketing language. From 100% renewable energy across all properties to zero single-use plastics and active reforestation programmes — sustainability is the spine of everything we do.
100%
Renewable Energy
3,200
Trees Planted
0
Single-use Plastics
18
Conservation Partners
