WHAT IS A RESTORATIVE RETREAT?

Utula Nature is a created for deep restoration and introspection - beautiful landscapes, surrounding nature, sand under your toes and many spaces intended for reaping the wellness benefits of nature, give you the opportunity to rejuvenate from life stressors and find inspiration again.

We offer a space where you can slowly return into a state of calm presence with the support of the nature, accepting community and space to just be and follow your own inner rhythm. If you wish, you can spice up the days with your own independent explorations in the nature, self-guided therapeutical work and 1-to-1 treatments.

Essential information about our restorative digital detox nature retreat:

Orient yourself well in advance to your retreat by completing the self-assessment of needs that you will receive when you confirm your reservation for the retreat and, if you wish, by participating in the Orientation for Your Retreat webinar 1-4 weeks before your arrival.
You can stay with us for anywhere from a week to four weeks (1-4 weeks or even longer, as agreed).
Cultivating silence and a stimulus fasting that supports individual reflection enables you to turn towards yourself - we come to the retreat primarily to face ourselves, our feelings, thoughts and physicality. The exception to silence is Mondays, when it is the day of departure and arrival. You can also light an evening campfire on the beach in the evenings as an invitation to gather around the fire for connection. We are on this journey alone, together.
The day of arrival and departure is Monday for everyone, regardless of how many weeks your retreat lasts.
A shared digital fast for the first week of the visit (Mon-Mon), after which you can decide whether you want to continue the digital fast or get used to new digital wellbeing routines during the retreat.
Self-orientation and freedom to create your stay to support your current needs - everyone is welcome with their own needs and from where they are.
Possibility of self-guided activities and excursions in the surrounding area.
Possibility to work on important life themes with the support and guidance of the rich therapeutic retreat manual.
Possibility to book and enjoy versatile individual wellness treatments (read more about additional services)
Utula Nature's community support before and after the retreat (year-round community webinars) as a maintainer of continuous learning, motivation and inspiration.
Possibility to therapeutic individual support before and after the retreat.

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Restorative retreat includes:

Self-self needs assessment and Orientation to the Retreat webinar before the retreat.
Transportation from/to Imatra train station (once a day on Mondays)
Cultivating communal silence and speaking fast
Digital fast (7 days, Mon-Mon) Healthy, delicious and regular meals (3 per day)
Free use of diverse common spaces; beach, forest library, "forest pound", yoga tent, sun terrace, lounge with panorama windows, sauna
Various self-help activities and equipment; SUP -boarding, cycling, rowing, walking, canoeing, island trips, self-help yoga, night in a hammock, etc.
Guided therapeutic retreat manual, inspiration, self-help exercises and processes.
Opportunity to share meaningful conversations with like-minded people around a campfire.
Opportunity to continue the process supported by community webinars.

Complete your retreat with preferred additional wellness services (bodywork, therapy or wellness programs.

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A PRESSURE-FREE SPACE FOR US TO SURRENDER OUR DEFENSES

At the retreat, you give your mind and nervous system the opportunity for a holistic rest, e.g.

from speaking
from digital devices
of other sensory stimuli (noise, lights)
social requirements
schedules
from everyday tasks

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SOFTENING ALLOWS OUR REPRESSED EMOTIONS TO SURFACE

Encountering the self is

to return to one's own body, to find a connection with lost feelings
awareness of one's own needs
awareness and hearing of one's own thoughts (usually deeper thinking than in everyday life)
facing one's own reality; what does my life look like, how does it feel and where do I want to go?

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FIND A WAY TO EXPLORE YOUR
INNER WORLD

Self-reflection and working on challenges is possible

by intuitive reflection
by reflective reading
reflective writing
with the exercises of therapeutical retreat manual
etc.

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MEET YOURSELF DEEPLY IN THE SILENCE

Silence enables

rest for the nervous system
intimate time with yourself
freedom from social expectations
hearing your own thoughts
awareness of one's own feelings
sensitized opening to all senses
a stronger connection with the surrounding nature
the calibration of mind and body to nature's wavelength

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GUEST COMMENTS ABOUT UTULA

"It was worth coming this far. The warm staff with their dog and the unique atmosphere of the place will definitely be remembered. It is easy to recommend this retreat to others."

"Thank you for creating a place to stop and heal. In Utula, you can see that you have put your heart into the place. It was definitely worth it to drive this distance, I'm going home relaxed, thanks to you."

"The place is peaceful, personal, rest for the soul and eyes. Clean and fresh, Maiju and Paolo are really friendly and considerate. The very best place in Finland. The concept is excellent, not crowded! Everyone has room to relax."

It's a little piece of paradise tucked away among the trees!This retreat gave me a sense of peace. More in touch with myself, my goals for the future and with nature and all living things.I am less compulsive with my use of technology.
I slept better than I have in years."