WANT TO RECOVER YOUR FOCUS? – ORGANIZE A RETREAT!
The ability to concentrate is an important asset in the working community, but in today's working life it is lost for many.
The ability to concentrate can weaken due to a constant flood of information, constant interruptions, noise and stress. When it is difficult to concentrate, the quality of the work deteriorates, memory and attentiveness slow down, and everyday coping decreases.
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At Utula Nature we can organizeprivate retreat or private event for example, for a work group, team and management group work or even a gathering of a group of friends.
We can tailor a private event, day event or retreat to suit your needs. An essential part of our nature retreat includes stimulus fasting, so that the mind can rest and the ability to concentrate is revived.
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Utula Nature offers, for example, various nature activities as well as Yin yoga, sound travel and meditation classes, or at the retreat we can just focus on relaxing and calming down in the middle of wonderful nature.
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A warm welcome to Utula Nature, on the coast of Saimaa!
Available weeks are:
Week 23 (3.6-10.6.2024)
Week 24 (10.6-17.6.2024)
Week 25 (17.6-23.7.2024)
Weeks 36-39 (2-30 September 2024)
The starting point of a customized retreat is full board package*, containing:
- accommodation in a room for 1 or 2 people
- sheets, towels and tablecloths
- meals (porridge breakfast, brunch and dinner)
- beach sauna shift
If you want to receive an offer for your private event or retreat, tells us about your needs on our contact form and let's plan a rejuvenating experience for your specific needs.
Our nature retreat facilities: ​
- 5 rooms for 2 people, max. 10 participants (+ organizer)
- In the main house, an open kitchen/dining room/living room with a dining table for 10 - Wood-heated beach sauna and outdoor wash place/shower with warm running water
- Yoga tent on the sandy beach, with yoga mats/equipment for 11 if desired (can also be used for other activities)
- Sun terrace at the water's edge (8 sun-loungers)
- 3 bio compost toilets
- 4 picnic tables in nature
- 4 hammocks in nature
- Shallow sandy beach ​
For recreation: ​
- Rowing boat
- 2 SUP boards
- 3 bikes (2 women's, 1 men's) ​
Additional services: ​
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-Transport to Utula from and to the Imatra travel station
- Silence retreat for a private group
- Yin yoga, conscious movement and meditation classes
- Nature therapy walk
- Guided nature walk
- Guided church rowing boat excursion
- Cacao ceremony
- Embodied sound journey
- Breathing workshop
- Body treatments (Brain Relief and reflexology)
TENT
The yoga tent is a natural, serene and beautiful space for our group classes on the sandy beach. From there, the view opens directly to Saimaa, and the sounds of nature become part of the hour's soundscape.
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The tent has all the equipment needed for the classes, yoga mats and other aids.
We hope that you choose a place that you will keep for the duration of the retreat. This is how we keep the tent clean, when everyone takes care of cleaning their own place after class. Cleaning the yoga mat with a damp towel is done on the last day before departure.
SHARED SPACES
Numerous outdoor spaces surrounded by nature, picnic tables, hammocks, a sun terrace, a yoga tent and the main house's terrace and living areas are at your disposal. We encourage customers to spend time in nature as much as possible, because nature calms us naturally.
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In the main house, you can use the common dining and living areas, the windows of which offer a 180-degree view of Saimaa. The large window view lets nature in even in rainy weather, and the comfortable sofas and fire in the fireplace will surely make you feel comfortable.
SAUNA AND WASHING FACILITIES
There are three clean bio-toilets for shared use, and you also have an outdoor washing point for morning and evening washing.
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Washing takes place in a wood-heated sauna that heats up daily or in a warm outdoor shower that is constantly available to you.
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The swimming beach is located near the public outdoor spaces, so please bring a swimsuit if you feel you need it.
NATURE
Utula Nature is located on a 200-meter family-owned natural sand beach at its right end. The plot is green and the pine trees bordering the shore and the ancient mossy stones covered with blueberry shoots in the center of the retreat are especially lovely. The plot extends to the right from the reeds to the next green cove, from which the lake view opens far to the horizon and the sunset in the evenings. A marked walking route starts from the yard to Huuhanranta, approx. 1 km away, to the 2 km long natural sand beach, which is definitely a walking destination worth seeing. You can also enjoy the surroundings by SUP-boarding, rowing or cycling.
GUEST COMMENTS ABOUT UTULA
"Body and mind nourished, shoulders massaged, muscles yin-relaxed, we are grateful. Long into the fall, my heart is warmed by this experience!"
"A fantastic place and a suitably relaxed B&B executed with excellent taste. The service, food and facilities are top notch! "
"Clean and fresh, Maiju and Paolo are really friendly and considerate. The very best place in Finland. Breakfast excellent, different from the usual. The concept is excellent, not crowded! Everyone has room to relax. "
"A piece of heaven in Saimaa. A place for relaxation, reflection and empowerment in nature, which shows us its true beauty."