The Magic of Calmness Retreat in Pyhtää, March 27–29, 2026
The Magic of the Cushion Retreat
Want to free yourself to write without inhibitions and self-criticism?
Do you want to learn how to deal with the highlights and pain points of your life using creative methods?
Are you hoping to find new resources within yourself?
Are you looking for a chance to inject new joy, enthusiasm and hope into your life?
Do you want to get away from it all in a gentle and warm company?
Would you like to indulge your senses in an idyllic setting?
If you answered yes, Sananhaltija's March retreat is just for you!
The Magic of Calm retreat is a two-day break in Pyhtää, in the sensory-stimulating and gently nurturing environment of Patruunantalo, located in the Stockfors ironworks area. At the retreat, you are there just for yourself, with no obligations. You can let your creativity blossom – or just wake up – through rest, writing, and visual methods.
The Magic of Calm Retreat will allow you to write about the highlights and pain points of your life, your hopes, dreams and dreams, using a variety of themes and stimuli. The retreat will use literacy therapy methods to help you explore your own life and emotions through creative exercises. Discussion and sharing of feelings, thoughts, experiences and texts are also an important part of the retreat.
Retreat price
The price of the retreat is based on the breakdown below:
PROGRAMME
The programme is run by the Author. The price for the retreat programme is 237 € (incl. VAT). A non-refundable booking fee of 100 € is payable at the time of booking in case of cancellation. Sickness cases will be dealt with separately. The final payment of €137 is due 14 days before the start of the retreat.
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
Provisional accommodation has been reserved for participants at the Patronage House in Stockfors. The booking details will be forwarded to the Crown Estate by the Promoter. The contract for the purchase of accommodation will be concluded separately with the accommodation provider and the accommodation will be paid for on the spot. Further information will be provided at the time of registration.
Two days' accommodation and full board at the Patruunantalo costs €300 (incl. VAT) in a single room. If you wish, you can also share a room with another participant for €240.
The basic price includes:
- accommodation in a single room
- bed linen and towels
- hearty delicious breakfast
- soup lunch
- dinner
- continuous coffee and tea
- sauna and lots on Saturday evening.
The retreat is suitable for everyone and does not require experience in writing or other creative methods. There is room for 6-10 participants.
If you would like to participate, please click the button below or send an email to annamari@sananhaltija.fi by March 20, 2026.