WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT?
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The price of the retreat includes: ​​​​
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6-day digital fast (Mon-Sun) ​
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Silent introspective periods; daily 21.00-12:00 and Sundays until dinner
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Round-trip transport from Imatra Matka station to Utula Nature (Mon-Mon) ​
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Accommodation with sheets and towels ​
Delicious vegetarian food (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) ​
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Wood-heated beach sauna (4 times/week)
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Individual needs assessment discussion on the first day ​
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Guided activities: E.g. Nature walk, yin yoga, sound journey, excursion etc. (min. 2 times/week, depending on the wishes of the guests and the size of the group) ​
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"Utula talk" and sharing circles
(incl. Introduction to the topic related to restoration) ​
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Joint silent morning meditation in nature ​
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Sunday dinner together (optional) ​
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Self-directed activities: E.g. Sledding, rowing trips, walking, cycling
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​ Complete your retreat with the needed additional wellness services.​​​​​​​​​
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1 WEEK / 7 NIGHTS
Even a shorter breather and slowing down the pace has a strong promoting effect and it helps us promote change in our everyday life after the retreat as well. The effects of the 6-day digital fast are clearly visible already in your body: ​
- your nervous system begins to calm down due to the low-stimulus environment and nature
- you sleep more soundly
- your mind starts to calm down and your ability to concentrate starts to recover
- you start to pay attention to new kinds of thoughts and ideas that differ from everyday thinking
- you can get in touch with feelings, needs and values
- you can get new insights about yourself and your self-knowledge grows - you can see new paths to what you need
- the general restlessness created by digital devices has disappeared​​ ​
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2 WEEKS/14 DAYS
During the two-week retreat, the body and mind get the opportunity to relax from deeper and longer-lasting tension and let go of the accustomed ways of performing and anticipating life. If you combine your retreat with daily introspection through writing, you are already taking significant steps closer to hearing your own inner voice. New habits and a self-determined rhythm of life begin to take root in you. At the retreat, e.g. ​
- your nervous system begins to settle more deeply into rest and the frequency of nature
- the mind begins to calm down and significant changes occur in your ability to concentrate
- your thinking deepens
- you find new perspectives on yourself and your life
- you can get in touch with your feelings and needs
- you can get new insights about yourself
- you can create a practical action plan for yourself to take the well-being effects of the retreat into your everyday life (Digital wellness -program)
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3 WEEKS +: 21 NIGHTS +
By settling into our nature retreat as part of a community of like-minded people for three weeks or longer, you will really have time to enjoy the nurturing effect of nature and bring about even greater change processes in yourself if you so desire. In addition to the benefits of retreats shorter than those mentioned above, e.g.: ​
- your nervous system has calmed down and gradually tuned to the frequency of nature
- you already feel a strong sense of connection with the surrounding nature - trust in the community has deepened
- you have established strong new habits that support your well-being and you know how to implement them in your everyday life
- you have identified your deep needs and you know what steps you want to take next in your life
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GUEST COMMENTS ABOUT UTULA
"Thank you for the peace, harmony, kindness, soul-soothing baths, delicious food and soft beds. The experience exceeded our expectations."
"You have created an absolutely amazing framework! In such a milieu and energy, an individual's inner strength and wisdom can emerge."
"The place, landscape, clean water, food, white sand, hosts & staff. Everything - Utula Nature must be experienced for yourself, it cannot be described in words."
"Utula Nature's location on the shores of Saimaa is amazing! Many things in the design and operation of the place have been well thought out with the guest's well-being in mind. I would love to go again!”