4 Day Silent & Digital Detox Nature Retreat by Lake Saimaa
Saarenkainalontie 102, Ruokolahti, Suomi
Up to 10 in group
July 4 - 7, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Digital detox
- Silence
- Sharing circles
- Guided nature hike
- Guided row to nearby island
- Private therapeutical talks
- Sound journey
- Daily traditional wood lit sauna experience and swimming in the lake
About this Retreat
Maiju Vohlonen is the founder and owner of Utula Nature nature retreat. She is a certified Logotherapy Instructor (meaning and value focused therapy), Yin yoga teacher (RY200), Nature therapy guide (ANFT) and Mindfulness instructor. Her passion is to offer retreats that promote authentic connection to nature, to yourself, and to each other. Her firm believe is that the simple way to a deeply fulfilling life is to become aware of your true values, ie. "what makes sense to you in this life", and to live by them fully in your daily existence.
Paolo is the co-pilot and co-host of beautiful Utula Nature. Originally British-Maltese, he's a certified free diving and Chakra yoga teacher and rebirthing breathing therapist. He has held Deep Breath Cacao Ceremonies around Europe for last 10 years and now he offers intuitive sound journeys as part of Utula's retreat experiences. He is in charge of Utula Nature's meditarrean inspired cuisine and general management.
Details of this retreat
This 4 day retreat experience is created to help you rejuvenate and reconnect deeply with yourself! Digital detox and speech fast are the only fixed elements of this retreat and they will support you in the reconnection process - all else is optional. You can choose to participate in group activities such as sound journeys, nature activities, sharing circles, do introspection and reflection with support of 1-to-1 therapeutical talks or just simply enjoy the rest and let the nature nurture!
Schedule
-Example day 1:
*07:30 Wake up and morning swim
*08:00 - 09:00 Light breakfast
*09:00 - 12:00 Private therapeutical talks
*11:00 - 12:00 Brunch
*12:00-15:00 Independent activities or rest
*15:00 - 16:00 Sound journey
*16:00 - 17:00 Sharing circle
*17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
*19:00 - 21:00 Mindful Sauna (mixed with bathing suites)
*22:00 Rest
-Example day 2:
*07:30 Wake up and morning swim
*08:00 - 09:00 Light breakfast
*09:00 - 12:00 Private therapeutical talks
*11:00 - 12:00 Brunch
*12:00-14:00 Independent activities or rest
*14:00 - 17:00 Silent hike/row excursion
*17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
*19:00 - 21:00 Mindful Sauna (mixed with bathing suites)
*22:00 Rest
*07:30 Wake up and morning swim
*08:00 - 09:00 Light breakfast
*09:00 - 12:00 Private therapeutical talks
*11:00 - 12:00 Brunch
*12:00-15:00 Independent activities or rest
*15:00 - 16:00 Sound journey
*16:00 - 17:00 Sharing circle
*17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
*19:00 - 21:00 Mindful Sauna (mixed with bathing suites)
*22:00 Rest
-Example day 2:
*07:30 Wake up and morning swim
*08:00 - 09:00 Light breakfast
*09:00 - 12:00 Private therapeutical talks
*11:00 - 12:00 Brunch
*12:00-14:00 Independent activities or rest
*14:00 - 17:00 Silent hike/row excursion
*17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
*19:00 - 21:00 Mindful Sauna (mixed with bathing suites)
*22:00 Rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Utula Nature, Saarenkainalontie 102, Ruokolahti, Suomi
Directions
Arrival
-Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa Airport) (HEL). Take a train to Helsinki City Center for a bus from Kamppi station to Imatra or take a train to Imatra train station (Imatran Matkakeskus).
Buy a bus ticket online from Onnibus (10e one way, 3 hours 30 minutes) from Helsinki Kamppi to Imatra or a train ticket from VR from Airport or Helsinki city center to Imatra (16e-45e, 2 hours 30 minutes).
The shared transfer from imatra to and from Utula is included in the price. Inquire about the shared transfer timetables closer to your arrival! Private transfer is not included (100e/way), but if needed ask us to arrange it.
-Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa Airport) (HEL). Take a train to Helsinki City Center for a bus from Kamppi station to Imatra or take a train to Imatra train station (Imatran Matkakeskus).
Buy a bus ticket online from Onnibus (10e one way, 3 hours 30 minutes) from Helsinki Kamppi to Imatra or a train ticket from VR from Airport or Helsinki city center to Imatra (16e-45e, 2 hours 30 minutes).
The shared transfer from imatra to and from Utula is included in the price. Inquire about the shared transfer timetables closer to your arrival! Private transfer is not included (100e/way), but if needed ask us to arrange it.
Accommodation
Twin Lakeside Cottage (2 rooms) Originally built and renovated in the 60s, the twin cottage is the oldest of the buildings of the venue. The rooms are amazing and have an unobstructed lake landscape directly on Lake Saimaa. There are two rooms, each with two single beds and private entrances from the terrace. The rooms are equipped with tower fans, insect screens, and heaters. Forest Bungalows (3 rooms) The special features of the detached cottages are the double doors that open onto your own private terrace, allowing natural light and lake breeze to flow freely into your room. Enjoy your breakfast or dinner in the privacy of your own terrace, marveling at the sounds of nature. The rooms are equipped with tower fans, mosquito nets, and fixed radiators. They can be furnished as double rooms, upon request. Room types: Shared Room in Twin Cottage, Shared Room in Bungalow, Single Room in Twin Cottage, Single Room in Bungalow, Double Room in Bungalow.
Shared Twin Cottage
Single Twin Cottage
Shared Bungalow
Single Bungalow
Double Bungalow for two
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The accommodations, the main house and yoga tent (both by the beach), are about 20-60 meters from the waterline. The main house has a big terrace with a dining table and hangout area and inside is a dining area and shared living area with big windows and with 180-degree lake view.
Washing is done in a daily traditional wood-lit sauna or in a warm outdoor nature shower. There are 3 eco-toilets, 3 outdoor picnic tables and hammocks tied in pine trees for perfect siesta spots with a lake view.
Washing is done in a daily traditional wood-lit sauna or in a warm outdoor nature shower. There are 3 eco-toilets, 3 outdoor picnic tables and hammocks tied in pine trees for perfect siesta spots with a lake view.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
A healthy and tasty Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian buffet is provided (light breakfast, brunch and dinner). Please inform Utula Nature if you have some allergies they should know of.
What's Included
- Digital detox
- 3 nights accommodation in beautiful rooms
- 3x Tasty and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meals daily (light breakfast, brunch, dinner)
- Tea, coffee, infused water and fruit (all day long)
- 2x Sound journeys
- 1x Guided silent hike in nature or guided silent row and excursion to islands by traditional wooden church boat (3 hrs, depending on the wheater)
- 2x Sharing circles
- 1-2x Private Therapeutical talks (20 min)
- Daily traditional wood lit sauna experience and swimming in the lake
- Free use of SUP boards, rowing boat or bikes
- Free use of the beachfront yoga tent and yoga props
- Transfer from Imatra to Utula and from Utula to Imatra (train and bus station)
What's Not Included
- Transfer from airport to Imatra train station
- Beverages other than water, infused water, juices, tea and coffee
