15 Day Silent Self-Led Retreat in Nature (Finland)
15 Day Silent Self-Led Retreat in Nature (Finland)
Saarenkainalontie 102, Ruokolahti, Finland
Up to 7 in group
May 25 - Jun 8, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Event highlights:
- A fully self-led silent retreat with no fixed schedule or group program
- Shared transition into silence and digital detox on arrival day
- Personal welcome, orientation, and time for questions
- Deep rest supported by nature, silence, and reduced external input
- A gentle, facilitated digital detox experience
- Optional self-led therapeutic practices through the Retreat Guide
- Simple, nourishing meals prepared in a self-guided way
- Daily access to sauna, lake, forest, and natural surroundings
- Evenings with optional bonfire — space for quiet connection if desired
- Freedom to withdraw from social interaction without pressure
- Support available if needed, while maintaining your independence
- A take-home recipe book supporting simple, healthy everyday cooking
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Founder/owner, concept developer, back-office, host
Yin yoga teacher, Logotherapy instructor, Resource-focused Mindfulness instructor, Nature therapy guide (ANTF), Meridian masseuse, Solution-oriented Brief therapist, Centering Prayer instructor
When you arrive, I will guide you to your room, introduce the spaces, answer any questions you may have, and make sure you settle gently into your self-guided retreat. We will begin the digital fast and silence together with a short guided introduction.
In my free time, I also enjoy relaxing at the retreat alongside you, our guests, sharing the quiet together. However, you are always welcome to approach me if anything is on your mind or if you have questions. When I'm not at the retreat, you will reach me by messaging on house phone.
I am also 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.
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.
Especially close to my heart are trauma and addiction healing and prevention, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Details of this retreat
This 15-day retreat offers something few experiences can.
Time.
Time to step fully out of constant input, expectations, and stimulation —
and to stay long enough for something deeper to unfold.
This is not an activity-based retreat.
There is no fixed schedule, no group program, and no expectation to socialize.
Instead, you are invited into a quiet, natural environment where you can gradually slow down, settle, and reconnect with yourself.
The retreat begins with a personal welcome and orientation, followed by a shared transition into digital detox. A welcome dinner on arrival day offers a final moment of connection, after which the space gently settles into silence.
From there, the experience becomes your own.
Days unfold without structure — through rest, nature, reflection, and optional self-led practices if you feel drawn to them.
Silence is held as a shared intention — not as a strict rule, but as a way to reduce external noise and allow something deeper to emerge.
Meals are simple, nourishing, and self-guided, forming a quiet rhythm that supports the process.
The first days are often about letting go.
Then the nervous system begins to settle.
And over time, a deeper shift becomes possible.
In fifteen days, the experience moves beyond rest.
It becomes a process of recalibration —
a gradual return to clarity, presence, and a more grounded way of being.
This retreat is not about adding anything new.
It is about staying long enough for what is already there to be felt, seen, and integrated.
Time.
Time to step fully out of constant input, expectations, and stimulation —
and to stay long enough for something deeper to unfold.
This is not an activity-based retreat.
There is no fixed schedule, no group program, and no expectation to socialize.
Instead, you are invited into a quiet, natural environment where you can gradually slow down, settle, and reconnect with yourself.
The retreat begins with a personal welcome and orientation, followed by a shared transition into digital detox. A welcome dinner on arrival day offers a final moment of connection, after which the space gently settles into silence.
From there, the experience becomes your own.
Days unfold without structure — through rest, nature, reflection, and optional self-led practices if you feel drawn to them.
Silence is held as a shared intention — not as a strict rule, but as a way to reduce external noise and allow something deeper to emerge.
Meals are simple, nourishing, and self-guided, forming a quiet rhythm that supports the process.
The first days are often about letting go.
Then the nervous system begins to settle.
And over time, a deeper shift becomes possible.
In fifteen days, the experience moves beyond rest.
It becomes a process of recalibration —
a gradual return to clarity, presence, and a more grounded way of being.
This retreat is not about adding anything new.
It is about staying long enough for what is already there to be felt, seen, and integrated.
Schedule
A personal integration to the retreat:
Before your arrival, you’ll receive an “Orientation to Your Retreat” guide to help you prepare, arrive with ease, and feel at home from the very beginning.
On arrival, you are personally welcomed and gently introduced to the space and everything you need to know.
You’ll have time to ask questions, settle in, and land fully.
Before dinner, we begin the retreat together by putting away our digital devices.
The welcome dinner is the final moment of connection — after which we move into silence.
From this point on, you step into a fully self-led experience.
No pressure to perform — just open space:
There is no schedule to follow — only space to move through your day in your own way.
Retreat days are gently shaped by regular mealtimes and consistent bedtimes. A simple, repeating daily rhythm creates a sense of safety for the nervous system and allows the body to restore more deeply than is often possible in everyday life. Otherwise, the days remain open.
In general, staying as much in nature as possible is warmly recommended to reap full restorative impacts of forest bathing.
You might begin your morning with a quiet moment, a swim in the lake, or simply resting.
Meals are prepared within flexible time windows and become a simple, grounding part of the day.
Time in nature, rest, and optional self-led practices and nature activities can fill your day — or you may choose to do nothing at all.
Evenings often invite you to slow down further, with sauna or sharing by the bonfire.
Before your arrival, you’ll receive an “Orientation to Your Retreat” guide to help you prepare, arrive with ease, and feel at home from the very beginning.
On arrival, you are personally welcomed and gently introduced to the space and everything you need to know.
You’ll have time to ask questions, settle in, and land fully.
Before dinner, we begin the retreat together by putting away our digital devices.
The welcome dinner is the final moment of connection — after which we move into silence.
From this point on, you step into a fully self-led experience.
No pressure to perform — just open space:
There is no schedule to follow — only space to move through your day in your own way.
Retreat days are gently shaped by regular mealtimes and consistent bedtimes. A simple, repeating daily rhythm creates a sense of safety for the nervous system and allows the body to restore more deeply than is often possible in everyday life. Otherwise, the days remain open.
In general, staying as much in nature as possible is warmly recommended to reap full restorative impacts of forest bathing.
You might begin your morning with a quiet moment, a swim in the lake, or simply resting.
Meals are prepared within flexible time windows and become a simple, grounding part of the day.
Time in nature, rest, and optional self-led practices and nature activities can fill your day — or you may choose to do nothing at all.
Evenings often invite you to slow down further, with sauna or sharing by the bonfire.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Utula Nature, Saarenkainalontie 102, Ruokolahti, Finland
Directions
The journey to Utula is part of the experience. Reaching this quiet place in nature may take a little time and effort — but for many, the journey itself becomes a meaningful transition.
The most common route is via Helsinki. From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, you can either rent a car or take a train to Imatra (approx. 2.5 hours).
Many of our customers spend the previous night before retreat in Helsinki, exploring the beautiful city to catch the transfer from Imatra train station on Monday.
A shared transfer between Imatra station and the retreat is included in the price.
Pick-up and drop-off take place on Mondays at 13:30 (aligned with trains arriving at 12:52 and departing at 14:08).
The most common route is via Helsinki. From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, you can either rent a car or take a train to Imatra (approx. 2.5 hours).
Many of our customers spend the previous night before retreat in Helsinki, exploring the beautiful city to catch the transfer from Imatra train station on Monday.
A shared transfer between Imatra station and the retreat is included in the price.
Pick-up and drop-off take place on Mondays at 13:30 (aligned with trains arriving at 12:52 and departing at 14:08).
Accommodation
You will stay in simple, peaceful cottages designed for rest and connection with nature. Forest Bungalows (single or double) are modern, light-filled cabins with glass doors that can be opened to let in fresh air and the natural surroundings. Each has a small private terrace for quiet moments overlooking the lake. Twin Cottages (single or twin) are older log-built rooms with a more rustic, atmospheric feel. Large windows open toward Lake Saimaa, bringing in natural light and a strong sense of place. All rooms are minimal, comfortable, and functional — with essentials such as quality bedding, storage, and a calm, uncluttered environment to support rest.
Single Private Forest Bungalow
Single Private Lakeview Twin Cottage
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
Designed with a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors, the space invites you to move naturally between shelter and nature. Everything is created with respect for the surroundings — aesthetically, simply, and with a human, relaxed feel.
Outdoors:
Hammocks, picnic tables, terraces, bonfire by the lake, meditation spot, and forest gym — for rest or movement in all weather.
Indoors:
Shared living & dining area with fireplace and panoramic windows and a forest library.
Outdoors:
Hammocks, picnic tables, terraces, bonfire by the lake, meditation spot, and forest gym — for rest or movement in all weather.
Indoors:
Shared living & dining area with fireplace and panoramic windows and a forest library.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Self-guided, simple cooking creates a grounding daily rhythm! Dinners are agreed together, and a recipe book offers quick meals that support steady energy, which you will take home as a PDF-gift.
What's Included
- What's included:
- Personal orientation to the retreat, Q&A, and start of digital detox
- Welcome dinner on arrival day and shared transition into silence
- Accommodation in peaceful, nature-connected rooms
- A facilitated digital detox
- Access to the Retreat Guide (self-led practices, reflections, inspiration)
- 3 daily vegetarian meals (self-guided, with simple recipe book)
- Free use of shared spaces: yoga tent, bonfire area, forest library, sundeck, sauna
- Free use of equipment: SUP boards, rowing boat, bikes, hammocks, canoe
- Access to surrounding nature: forest, lake, beach, island
- Support available on-site or via the house phone if needed
- Parking
What's Not Included
- Not included:
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Optional wellness treatments (massage, sound journeys, sauna rituals)
- Additional personal activities outside the retreat
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