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Our dream is shaping up!
| This journey started almost two years ago. I started to dream of a retreat center in Finland. ✨ I am not sure what all contributed to that dream. For one I wanted to have more of a year-round home base and a place where we don’t need to set up a lot whenever a group arrives and we can be more settled. I also wanted to travel less and spend more time in one place in nature with Pete. I also wanted to feel at home in a retreat place rather than worry about damaging or wearing out someone’s property. Plus it is at times tricky to find retreat spaces that are of our liking: enough nature and privacy around, train access, reasonable price, sauna, double rooms, big kitchen and group space. And cosy. Pretty. In the spring 2021 I shared my idea with Pete and to my surprise he said “why not” and got open to the idea of visiting bigger spaces which were on sale. I am very happy that Pete is so open to my ideas and we could start dreaming together. One place I really liked – an old school building turned into a big home – big enough for groups. It was sold out before we got to see it. Read more about our conversation to buy a retreat center Pete and I just finished leading a Practitioner and Advanced retreat in our retreat center Syvilla. I feel more and more grounded here. At home. Cosy. Free. “Here is a special atmosphere”, said one participant. “Thank you for sharing your space with us”. I felt so happy hearing this. Warmness in my chest and expansion in my stomach. I love being in nature. Walking on ice. Being surrounded by trees. By a lake. Carrying firewood. Having sauna. I heard woodpecker, swans and cranes. And many other birds. Looked at starry night while enjoying jacuzzi with others. ⭐ I think this won‘t be the last time you hear me writing about Syvilla! I can’t wait us to be the full owners of Syvilla in 10 months time and make it our home and retreat center. By the way here is another text I wrote about our journey and excitement about becoming co-owners of a retreat center here. Where do you feel at home? ❤️ Love, Tuulia (& Pete) PS: If you want to check Syvilla out yourself there are your options: * 8-Day Intensive 16-24 May – one spot available! * Couples retreat 7-13 August – FULL join waiting list! * Family & Friends retreat 16-20 August – three spots available! * Now scheduled: Practitioner and Advanced retreat 1-5 November And let us know if we have not scheduled the retreat you want to join! |
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