Koli's Mattila - Metsämieli Forest Retreat in Any Weather
During this calming Metsämieli retreat, you will experience the well-being benefits of the forest through all your senses. Moving at a relaxed pace, you can soak in the energy of Koli's stunning forests, the lush scents, and the purest air in the world. The retreat includes easy-to-follow Metsämieli exercises that combine the natural health benefits of the forest with mindfulness techniques to enhance overall well-being.
The exercises help you stay present in the moment, promote positive thinking, and encourage a peaceful connection with nature. Studies show that spending just 10 minutes in nature can lower heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and stress hormone levels. The forest’s health-promoting effects make it an ideal environment for wellness-focused activity.
The walk itself lasts just over an hour, covering a distance of 1–2 km, with the total duration of the Metsämieli retreat being 2 hours.
Come enjoy nature’s restorative powers and take a break from the busyness of everyday life in the serene forests surrounding the beautiful Mattila Farm, finishing with a cozy coffee or tea break.
Duration: 2 h
Capacity: 1–40 people (max. 20 people per guide)
Availability: Spring, summer, autumn
Languages: Finnish, English
Start and Finish: Mattila Farm, Ylä-Kolintie 12 B, 83960 Koli
Price: 1–4 people: €220 per person. Additional participants: €55 per person (incl. VAT 25.5%).
Price includes: A guided retreat led by a certified Metsämieli instructor and a pleasant, atmospheric coffee/tea break in Mattila Farm’s cozy farmhouse at the end of the retreat (coffee/tea, a sweet treat, and farmhouse rental).
Participant's own equipment:
Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities. It’s also recommended to bring a water bottle.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitability: This event is not accessible for people with mobility limitations.
The walk is physically light, and the pace is relaxed. Participants should have basic fitness, though there will be some elevation changes in Koli's forests and along the trails.
Nature Relieves Stress by:
➢ Enhancing circulation
➢ Lowering heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
➢ Reducing stress hormones
➢ Allowing movement at your own pace
➢ Awakening your senses to the present moment
➢ Increasing positive emotions
➢ Clarifying thoughts
➢ Providing distance from worries and concerns
➢ Reducing anxiety and negative emotions
➢ Offering a sense of timelessness and calm
➢ Soothing with natural sounds and soft light
Bookings: Available through our online store at least 24 hours before the event. For later bookings, please inquire using the contact details below.
Inquiries:
Markku Janhonen
Retkipaikka Koli / Koli Nature Centre Ukko
+358 40 778 3952
markku@retkipaikka.fi
www.ukko.retkipaikka.fi
