SILENT RETREAT - WHAT IS IT?
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Utula Nature is a place that was created for a quiet retreat - beautiful landscapes, surrounding nature, sand under your toes and many spaces for relaxation give you the opportunity to strengthen and calm down. You can come to us just to stop and rest, or you can work independently on a topic that is important to you at the retreat.
The fixed elements of the retreat are digital and speech fast, other content is completely optional. The retreat includes individual therapeutic discussion support and common sharing circles.​​​The silence retreat is fully bilingual (English/Finnish).
There is no complete silence in the middle of nature, but you can hear the noise of Saimaa's waves, the birds singing and the hum of the trees, and the staff also use their voices to guide the activities and in their everyday work.
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Choose a retreat duration of 4 days/3 nights (Thu-Sun) or 6 days/5 nights (Tue-Sun).
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From Tuesday the 2nd or Thursday the 4th to Sunday the 7th of July 2024
From Tuesday the 13th or Thursday the 15th to Sunday 18 August 2024
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The retreat can accommodate max. 10 customers, min. 3 participants.
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The starting point of the retreat is digital detox and speech fasting.
At the retreat we rest and we find a connection with ourselves in silence;
you can sleep, eat, be in nature, take a sauna and reflect or reflect on your life independently or with therapeutic support
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We descend into silence and end the silence together.
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Accommodation & food
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accommodation in a silent rooms for 1 or 2 people (sheets and towels included)
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wood-heated traditional woodlit sauna in the evening
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porridge / fruit breakfast + 2 daily earthy and delicious vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner)
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in addition, fruit, nuts and tea/coffee (available from morning to evening)
Activities & therapeutic content
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facilitated speech and digital fasting
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personal therapeutic talks
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guided sound healing journeys
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guided silent nature activities
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sharing circles
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independent nature activities: nature walk, snorkeling, rowing, swimming, cycling, private practice in the yoga tent
ENJOY HOLISTIC REST
At the retreat, you give your mind and nervous system the opportunity for comprehensive rest, e.g.
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from speech and digital devices
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of sensory stimuli
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social requirements
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schedules
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from everyday work
FIND CONNECTION TO YOUR TRUE SELF
Encountering the self is
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to return to one's own body, to find a connection with lost feelings
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awareness of one's own needs
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awareness and hearing of one's own thoughts
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facing one's own reality; what does my life look like, how does it feel and where do I want to go?
REFLECT AND LIVE
YOUR LIFE
YOUR OWN WAY
Self-reflection and working on challenges is possible
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by intuitive reflection
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by reading
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reflective writing
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in sharing circles
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in therapeutic talks and help of personal guidance
IN SILENCE YOU ENCOUNTER YOURSELF
Silence enables
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rest for the nervous system
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intimate time with yourself
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freedom from social expectations
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hearing your own thoughts
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awareness of one's own feelings
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sensitized opening to all senses
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a stronger connection with the surrounding nature
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the calibration of mind and body to nature's wavelength
The starting point of the retreat is digital detox and speech fasting.
At the retreat we rest and we find a connection with ourselves in silence;
you can sleep, eat, be in nature, take a sauna and reflect or reflect on your life independently or with therapeutic support
.
We descend into silence and end the silence together.
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Accommodation & food
-
accommodation in a silent rooms for 1 or 2 people (sheets and towels included)
-
wood-heated traditional woodlit sauna in the evening
-
porridge / fruit breakfast + 2 daily earthy and delicious vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner)
-
in addition, fruit, nuts and tea/coffee (available from morning to evening)
Activities & therapeutic content
-
facilitated speech and digital fasting
-
personal therapeutic talks
-
guided sound healing journeys
-
guided silent nature activities
-
sharing circles
-
independent nature activities: nature walk, snorkeling, rowing, swimming, cycling, private practice in the yoga tent
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.""
"I got to experience all the shades of nature in Utula, from the storm to the calmness of the mirror. The place is wonderful and perfect for thinking about life and examining your own priorities."