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TUNE IN TO THE FREQUENCY OF NATURE AND ENJOY SILENCE
On our retreats we want to offer a safe space to calm your mind, to connect to yourself and find an broader perspective on your life. Essential elements of our retreat are a digital fast, cultivation on silent reflection and support of our individual treatments and community.
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"It's important to slow down regularly
and ask yourself wise questions like what am I in a hurry for? What am I aiming for? Whose ideals am I really aiming for? Whatever essentials
the questions are for yourself."
MAIJU
Founder/owner, concept developer, back-office
Yin yoga teacher, Logotherapy instructor, Resource-focused Mindfulness instructor, Nature therapy guide (ANTF), Meridian masseuse, Solution-oriented Brief therapist, Centering Prayer instructor
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I am the owner, founder, and a passionate developer of the Utula Nature concept. I am also the creator of our concept and the therapeutic expertise behind it.
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At present, I work mainly behind the scenes of the retreat (handling customer inquiries and reservations, administrative tasks, etc.) as well as on concept development. In my free time, I enjoy and relax on the restorative retreat together with you, our guests, in shared silence.
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I have extensive experience in holistic well-being through a wide range of methods and approaches, gained over the past 20 years through both my studies and my personal life journey.
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Especially close to my heart are trauma and addiction healing and prevention, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness.
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I have gathered my expertise and knowledge into the Retreat Guide, which serves as a source of inspiration during your stay. I truly hope you enjoy it, and I am also very happy to receive any feedback at info@utulanature.com, as we continuously refine and improve both the concept and the guide.
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In my previous professions, I hold a Master’s degree in Economics (Helsinki School of Economics) and am also a designer (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences). In 2014, I experienced a purpose crisis often associated with midlife and realized that I wanted to create a life aligned with my values—one that supports both my own well-being and the evolution of humanity toward a more peaceful direction.
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Between 2016 and 2022, I trained as a yin yoga teacher, nature therapy guide, values- and meaning-centered logotherapy facilitator, and strengths-based mindfulness facilitator. I graduated as a Solution-Focused Brief Therapist in 2024 and as a Centering Prayer facilitator in early 2025.
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As a therapist, I am compassionate, present, inquisitive, accepting, and empowering. My strengths include the ability to be with you even in deep and dark emotions, as well as a strong trust in the meaningfulness of life.
UTULA HOST
Daily support during your retreat, chef
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I am the host of the retreat and I will be taking care of the practicalities during your stay in Utula and make sure you are comfortable.
Upon your arrival I will hand you the Retreat Starter Pack, show you to your room, introduce the facilities and answer any questions you might have during your stay daily from 11-14 (Sunday and Monday are exceptions).
On the departure day we will settle the balance at the mainhouse from 10-11.
NOTE! We are looking for a job exchange for Utula HOST - we expect 25 hours of work per week (3 or 5 hours/day) in exchange for full board.
If you want to spend a special and restorative summer in a paradise-like nature retreat, please send us a message and let's talk: info@utulanature.com.
HANI
Retreat and care assistant (in training)
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Hani is a 2-year-old labrador retriever girl who is very affectionate, and is training for her first summers as a customer at Utula Nature. The subjects of training are, for example, calmly greeting customers and staying outdoors, despite the fact that the doors of the houses are open. Hani is only allowed to enter when specially invited, and the accommodation rooms and the yoga tent are completely dog-free spaces.
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Hani is a friendly, but very busy, enthusiastic teenage dog, whose initial enthusiasm subsides the fastest when he gets to sniff your hand, after which you will immediately be friends for the rest of your life! When booking your accommodation, please tell us if you are afraid of dogs, so we can get to know each other in peace or keep Hani in different rooms!
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YOU?
Wellness practitioners, nature healers, musicians and other lovely people
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We are always interested to hear, if you are playing around with the idea of offering some event in Utula Nature or willing to stay with us for your personal retreat for swaps (in services etc.)​​
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No idea is too crazy for us to consider, so keep them coming by emailing to info@utulanature.com!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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