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Frequently Asked Questions
Nuuksio National Park | April 23-26 2026

What is included in the cost of the retreat?

Your retreat experience includes:

  • All guided and self-guided sensory sessions as outlined in the program

  • Forest walks and forest bathing experience in Nuuksio National Park

  • Finnish Nature Centre Haltia

  • Guided art and tactile photography workshop

  • Traditional kantele workshop and live music sessions

  • Yoga and meditation sessions

  • Nordic pantry tasting and food workshops

  • Guided Finnish sauna experience with herbs and optional cold plunge

  • All meals (breakfast is included only if you are staying at Haltia Lake Lodge)

  • Group reflection circle

  • All transportation during the retreat program between locations

All activities, workshops, and sessions listed in the agenda are included.

What is not included in the cost of the retreat?

  • Flights or transportation to and from Helsinki

  • Transportation to and from the airport or train station

  • Massages and additional spa treatments at Haltia Lake Lodge

  • Personal travel insurance​

Where will I be staying?

The recommended accommodation is at Haltia Lake Lodge, an award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Nuuksio National Park. You are highly encouraged, but not required to stay at Haltia Lake Lodge. It may be possible for you to share a room with another retreat participant at Haltia Lake Lodge if both parties are open to the idea. Please let us know if you are interested in this arrangement so we can try to match you. Retreat only option is available.

What is the group size?

We intentionally keep the group small to create an intimate, calm, and personal experience. We are aiming for a group of around 10.

How physically demanding is the retreat?

  • The retreat is designed to be gentle and accessible.

  • Forest walks are slow and unhurried

  • No hiking experience is required

  • Terrain is natural forest terrain with some uneven paths

  • You can walk as much or as little as feels right for you

Nothing is physically demanding unless you choose to make it so. The focus is on presence, not performance. If there happens to be snow in late April, which is unlikely but possible, we will adapt the walks accordingly.

What should I pack?

We recommend bringing:

  • Comfortable walking shoes suitable for forest paths

  • A warm jacket and layered clothing

  • A waterproof outer layer in case of rain

  • Comfortable indoor clothes

  • Yoga or movement clothes

  • A bathing suit for sauna and cold plunge

  • A reusable water bottle

  • A small day backpack

  • Optional notebook or journal

Late April weather in Finland can be beautiful but unpredictable. Please check the forecast before traveling and pack accordingly.

What about food and meals?

You will be well fed throughout the retreat.

All meals during the program are included:

  • Nutritious daily breakfast at Haltia Lake Lodge

  • Lunch buffets at Finnish Nature Centre Haltia

  • Lunch at Haltia Lake Lodge

  • Three-course dinners at Haltia Lake Lodge

  • Nordic pantry tasting session

  • Three-course bonfire dinner in a teepee

  • Traditional bonfire pancake feast

Meals are seasonal, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared. You can expect three satisfying meals each day along with tastings and workshops. Please bring a reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated throughout the day.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. We can accommodate most dietary needs including:

  • Vegetarian

  • Vegan

  • Gluten-free

  • Dairy-free

  • Food allergies

Please let us know your dietary requirements during registration so we can coordinate with our chefs and partners.

What is the cancellation policy?

​If you cancel at least 31 days prior to the start of the event, we will return the retreat price less €69 for administrative and transaction fees.

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If you cancel 10-29 days before the start of the event, we will with hold 50% of the retreat price. If retreat payment has not yet paid in full, we will send you an invoice that total 50% of the retreat price including any amount you have paid. 

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If you cancel 9 days days before the start of the event, we will withhold 100% of the retreat price. If retreat payment has not yet paid in full, we will send you an invoice that total 50% of the retreat price including any amount you have paid. We need up to 45 days with some of our service partners to make any adjustments without incurring a charge, and late-cancellations have financial consequences to us. 

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The organizer reserves the right to cancel the retreat if, for example, an adequate number of registrations is not reached. All the payments will be returned if the event is cancelled.

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More information will be provided when your booking terms are finalized. We recommend purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind.​ All cancellations must be sent in writing to the same email address from where you received your confirmation email. 

When is my payment due?

  • One-third (33%) of the total retreat fee is due within seven (7) days of receiving our confirmation email to secure your spot.

  • Two-thirds (67%) of the total retreat fee is due 45 days before the start of the retreat.

  • All (100%) of the retreat fee must be paid no later than 31 days before the start of the retreat.

  • Your registration is fully confirmed only when we have received your complete payment.

  • You may choose to pay the full amount upfront if you wish.

Is this retreat right for me?

It most likely is if you are asking that question. This retreat is for people who work hard – in an office, at home, on an assembly line, or anywhere else – and need to slow down.

It is for those who want:

  • Deep rest and restoration

  • Time in nature

  • Cultural immersion

  • Space for reflection

  • A slower rhythm

It is not a boot-camp, fitness retreat, or packed sightseeing tour.

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