Majoituskohteen tiedot
UTULA NATURE is a restorative
retreat place in the beautiful wild nature of the Lake Saimaa
archipelago, Finland.
2024 - ALL INCLUSIVE WELLNESS WEEKENDS
Even a short break from everyday business can make a difference! Rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of lake Saimaa and join us for a mini-retreat.
We are open from Thursdays to Sundays for 2-3 night stays throughout the Summer between June 20th - September 1st 2024 and additionally Thursday to Monday over midsummer weekend.
Stays include a porridge & fruit breakfast, brunch and dinner and evening sauna. On these weekends we organize varied events from sound healing to cacao ceremonies and mindful movements (not included in price).
Even a short break from everyday business can make a difference! Rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of lake Saimaa and join us for a mini-retreat.
We are open from Thursdays to Sundays for 2-3 night stays throughout the Summer between June 20th - September 1st 2024 and additionally Thursday to Monday over midsummer weekend.
Stays include a porridge & fruit breakfast, brunch and dinner and evening sauna. On these weekends we organize varied events from sound healing to cacao ceremonies and mindful movements (not included in price).
2024 - SILENT DIGITAL DETOX RETREATS
Come enjoy the peaceful nature and
detox from the overwhelming stimuli of the modern world. This retreat experience is created to help you relax, rejuvenate and reconnect deeply with yourself! Digital detox and speech fast are the only fixed elements of the retreat and they will support you in the re-connection 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. The retreat is fully bilingual
(English/Finnish).
Choose the duration of the retreat:
PLEASE NOTE STAYS DURING THESE DATES ARE EXCLUSIVELY SILENT DIGITAL DETOX RETREATS
4
days/3 nights (from Thu-Sun)
15. - 18. August 2024
29. August - 1. September 2024
5. - 8. September 2024
or 6 days/5 nights (from Tue-Sun)
13. - 18. August 2024
29. August - 1. September 2024
3. - 8. September 2024
Please read the information below about
our place before booking, so you will know if a stay at Utula Nature
is suited to your needs.
Our price is all inclusive which
includes
- accommodation in a silent sleeping area for 1 or 2 people (sheets and towels included)
- wood-heated beach sauna in the evening
- light porridge breakfast, brunch and dinner
- in addition, fruit, nuts and tea/coffee (available from morning to evening)
- yoga mats and props for self-practice
- activities & therapeutic content
- facilitated speech and digital fasting
- personal therapeutic discussions and guidance
- guided sound healing journeys
- guided silence nature activities
- independent nature activities: nature walk, snorkeling, rowing, swimming, cycling, private practice in the yoga tent
- use of Sup boards and rowing boat to explore the lake and islands.
* Transfer from Imatra train
station to Utula is NOT included in the price (shared transfer
45e/one way, private transfer 100e/one way). Please book the transfer
when booking your stay!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT UTULA NATURE?
- You will be checked into your room at 14:00, but you are welcome to arrive and enjoy the premises after 13:00 (leave your bags on the terrace in front of reception).
- We are bilingual, our operating languages are Finnish and English.
- We are situated on our own family owned 200m natural beach with a soft sandy bottom, perfect for swimming and bathing and a beautiful reed bay on the sauna beach.
- We have 5 accommodation rooms with 2 beds, 2 rooms in a twin lakeside view cottage and 3 forest cabins with 2 beds and a private mini-terrace. Rooms are sold as shared 2 person dorms, single occupancy or twin/double occupancy. Our shared accommodations are silent, meaning no talking in the rooms, unless you agree otherwise with your roommate.
- Our shared facilities include: a main house on the beach with shared lounging and dining space including a large main terrace with panoramic lake views, a yoga tent for most of our group classes, a lakefront sun deck with lounge chairs, picnic tables and hammocks for relaxing and dining. wood-lit sauna and warm outdoor nature shower / washing area and 3 composting eco toilets.
- There are beautiful forest trails to a nearby panoramic public beach and we have a rowing boat, SUP boards and life jackets available for you to explore the nearby lake-shore and islands.
- We serve tasty and soulful vegetarian buffet meals each day, our kitchen is a fusion of globally inspired recipes with a strong Mediterranean twist. Garlic, tomatoes, olives, cheeses and fresh herbs are very present in our kitchen.
- We have a beautiful young retreat dog Hani the Labrador retriever, who is friendly, social and still learning her role. The yoga tent and accommodation rooms are 100% anti-allergic areas.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM HELSINKI?
- Fly to Helsinki, from airport take a commutor train to Helsinki city center, take a Onnibus from Kamppi-bus station to bus to Imatra (3,5 hours), transfer to UTULA NATURE (45 min drive, can be arranged through us in advance)
- Fly to Helsinki, from the airport take a train to Imatra (2hr 30min), transfer to UTULA NATURE (45 min drive, can be arranged through us in advance).
- Fly to Lappeenranta, transfer by taxi (1 hr 15 min) to UTULA NATURE
- By car from Helsinki (4 hr) to UTULA NATURE
For those arriving by public
transportation, the nearest station is Imatra train station (Imatra
Matkakeskus) where it is possible to arrange a shared pick up (Tuesdays & Thursdays) @ 13:00 and drop
off (Sundays) @ 14:00 to connect with the Helsinki trains. Private transfer is available for 100 euro each way. If needed,
please book these in advance with us.
You are warmly welcome!
Maiju & Paolo
Utula Nature
Majoituskohteen nimi: UTULA NATURE
Osoite 1: Saarenkainalontie 102,
Kaupunki : Ruokolahti
Postinumero : 56330
Yhteyshenkilön nimi: Maiju Vohlonen
Puhelinnumero: +358407582335
Sähköposti: info@utulanature.com
Palvelut
- Lounge
- All-inclusive-ateriat
- Ranta
- Rantatuolit
- Ranta
- Veneily
- Pyöräily
- Erillinen tupakointialue
- Palosammuttimet
- Takka
- Ulkotakka
- Hedelmät
- Vieraspysäköinti
- Lämmitys
- Vaellus
- Hypoallergeniset huoneet
- Kirjasto
- Hieronta
- Savuttomat huoneet
- Ulkohuonekalut
- Piknikalue
- Allas- ja rantapyyhkeet
- Täyttövesiasemat
- Sauna
- Savuhälyttimet
- Savuton majoituspaikka
- Erikoisruokavalioateriat (pyynnöstä)
- Auringonottoalue
- Taksipalvelu
- Terassi
- Vesiurheilu (muu kuin moottoriurheilu)
- Jooga
Sisään- ja uloskirjautumisehdot
Tässä kohteessa on seuraavat sisään- ja uloskirjautumisajat.
Sisäänkirjautuminen: 14:00
Uloskirjautuminen: 14:00
Majoitus- ja peruutusehdot :
- A deposit of 30% of your booking will be charged upon the reservation from your debit/credit card or alternatively you can request to pay us a bank transfer.
- The remaining balance of 70% will be charged upon check-in to the retreat by debit/credit card.
- Free cancellations are possible up to 14 days before arrival, after that we either keep the 30% deposit as a cancellation fee or you have the possibility to reschedule.
Käyttöehdot
Traveling with Minors
Utula Nature accepts only over 18 years of age customers at our retreats
Accessibility or Special Needs
The buildings at Utula Nature are not accessible by wheelchair as there are steps
Parking
We have on site outdoor parking in our car park close to the cabins
Retreat schedule
Our weekly events schedule can be viewed on our website and is subject to change at our discretion.
It includes meditation, mindfulness practices, sound healing, therapeutic sessions, guided nature activities and opportunities to share in community.
Meals at Utula Nature
There are 2 wholesome meals served every day, these are vegetarian buffet brunch and dinner. In addition for those that prefer to eat something light prior to brunch there is a self service area with porridge, fruit, tea, coffee and refreshments available.
There are 2 wholesome meals served every day, these are vegetarian buffet brunch and dinner. In addition for those that prefer to eat something light prior to brunch there is a self service area with porridge, fruit, tea, coffee and refreshments available.
Please note our buffet's are vegetarian, not vegan, there will be some vegan options on the buffet but the whole menu is not vegan. We will do our best to cater for gluten free and other allergies on request during reservation.
Traveling to Utula
If arriving by plane to Helsinki Vantaa airport. It is possible to take a train from the airport to Imatra with a change of trains in Tikkurila. The travel time is around 2.5 hours.
If traveling by train from Helsinki it is a similar journey directly to Imatra without change of trains. There is also a bus service with onnibus from Helsinki to Imatra.
From Imatra it is possible to arrange in advance a shared pick up/drop off at 14;00 for 45 euro each way. Private transfers are 100 euro each way. The cost of this is not included in our booking and can be paid at check in by credit/debit card only.
If you are traveling to us by car, it is a 4 hour drive from Helsinki to us and you can put Utula Nature into google maps navigation for clear instructions. The final 2km from the mainroad takes you on a dirt road through the forest, the road is perfectly find for 2WD vehicles but it recommended to drive it slowly as there are natural bumps in the terrain. The slow drive can bring you into a mindful arrival at our peaceful haven in the forest.
Transfer service
Please specify when booking if you would need a pick up / drop off in Imatra to connect with public transportation. This service should be arranged in advance.
Traveling to Utula
If arriving by plane to Helsinki Vantaa airport. It is possible to take a train from the airport to Imatra with a change of trains in Tikkurila. The travel time is around 2.5 hours.
If traveling by train from Helsinki it is a similar journey directly to Imatra without change of trains. There is also a bus service with onnibus from Helsinki to Imatra.
From Imatra it is possible to arrange in advance a shared pick up/drop off at 14;00 for 45 euro each way. Private transfers are 100 euro each way. The cost of this is not included in our booking and can be paid at check in by credit/debit card only.
If you are traveling to us by car, it is a 4 hour drive from Helsinki to us and you can put Utula Nature into google maps navigation for clear instructions. The final 2km from the mainroad takes you on a dirt road through the forest, the road is perfectly find for 2WD vehicles but it recommended to drive it slowly as there are natural bumps in the terrain. The slow drive can bring you into a mindful arrival at our peaceful haven in the forest.
Transfer service
Please specify when booking if you would need a pick up / drop off in Imatra to connect with public transportation. This service should be arranged in advance.
A shared pick up/drop off at Imatra @ 14:00 to connect with Helsinki transport for 45 euro each way is possible. Private transfers are 100 euro each way.
The cost of this is not included in our booking and can be paid at check in by credit/debit card only.
Address
Saarenkainalontie 102, 56330 Ruokolahti, Finland
E'mail:
info@utulanature.com
If you need to make changes or require assistance, please email us.
We look forward to your stay, you are warmly welcome at Utula Nature.
Thank you for your reservation!
Maiju & Paolo
Utula Nature
www.utulanature.com
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