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 refill your tank and get inspired again.

You can join us just to take a break and rest, or you can work on some persona issue that is current in your life independently or with support.

Essential elements of our restorative retreat:

You can stay with us anywhere from a 1-4 weeks (or even longer if separately agree)
Plenty of restorative down time in the nature
The day of arrival and departure is Monday for everyone
Shared digital detox during the first week of the visit (Mon-Sun)
Self-orientation and the freedom to create a stay that supports your current needs - everyone is welcome with their own needs and from wherever they are
Silent periods of reflection every day, as we are in shared silence we give ourselves space to hear our own inner voice and turn inwards.
Opportunity for community and connection in sharing circles and shared activities
Possibility of an individual wellness program during the retreat (body awareness, digital wellness and mindfulness)
Possibility of individual treatments and therapy sessions to support you wellness

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Restorative retreat includes:

6-day digital fast (Mon-Sun)

Silent daily introspective periods; daily 21.00-12:00 and Sundays until dinner

Round-trip transport from Imatra train station to Utula Nature (Mon-Mon)

Accommodation with sheets and towels

Individual needs assessment discussion on the first day

Delicious vegetarian food (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Wood-heated beach sauna (4 times/week)

Joint silent morning meditation in nature

Guided restorative activities: E.g. Nature walk, yin yoga, sound journey, nature excursion, etc. (min. 2 times (2 hrs) /week, depending on the wishes of the guests and the size of the group)

Sharing circles (incl. Introduction and reflection a topic related to restoration)

Sunday dinner together (optional)

Independent activities: E.g. Stand-up paddling, rowing trips, walking, cycling

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

Check out the weekly program

ENJOY HOLISTIC REST

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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FIND CONNECTION TO YOUR TRUE SELF

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 REFLECT ON
YOUR LIFE

Self-reflection and working on challenges is possible

by intuitive reflection
by reading
reflective writing
in sharing circles
in therapeutic talks and help of personal guidance

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MEET YOURSELF DEEPLY IN 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."