Our Farm

The Story of Kentura

Hi, I’m Janne, the owner of Kentura Ltd.

I’d like to tell you a bit about myself and our reindeer farm.

Since my early childhood I’ve been involved in reindeer herding, following my parents and grandparents as they worked with reindeer. I got my first reindeer earmark when I was 11 years old.

I lived around Rovaniemi during my youth, but reindeer herding has always drawn me back to the landscapes I loved as a child. This is why I decided to move to my aunt’s old summer house about 7 years ago. At first, the place only had an old cabin (now the Kentura guesthouse), a riverside sauna, and a woodshed.

Over the years, we’ve cleared the forest, built hay barns, and set up fences around the yard. Most recently, we built a house, and that’s when Kentura’s story truly began. After moving into the house, the guesthouse remained empty for a few years until we decided it was time to share the place’s unique atmosphere and tranquility with others.

For the past two winters, we have offered our guests the chance to become part of our daily life. Our daily routine is ordinary, yet unique and memorable in the world of reindeer herding. I hope we’ll meet in the future and that you’ll enjoy helping with the reindeer and experiencing the pure nature surrounding our home.

Welcome!

The owner of the Kentura Reindeer Farm In a reindeer sorting pen, a reindeer herder is holding a cute young reindeer calf in his arms, smiling. In the background, other herders are working on sorting the reindeer.
The Kentura Reindeer Farm Two Lapland reindeer herding dogs sitting on top of hay bales, gazing into the distance. In the background, a snowy winter landscape during the polar night.

Raili and Martta

Our hardworking Lapponian herding dogs, Raili (on the left) and Martta, are sisters who work and play together. Martta, the 7-year-old ’boss lady,’ is known for working smarter, not harder. Raili, is 4 years old and she is more of a princess and always finds the most comfortable spots to sleep.

’Kentura’ is a word for a yard, a campsite or other even area where the reindeer herder lives.
The Kentura Reindeer Farm An aerial view of our homestead, showcasing a beautiful, sunny landscape with a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, and plenty of snow. In the center of the image, you can see the main house, accommodation cabins, and reindeer enclosures.