Offer your business guests a refreshing break from everyday life in the Finnish nature! Let's go to the peace of the forest, where the connection between nature and the mind opens up in a new way. Forest Whispering combines the best of the Forest Mind® and Healthy Forest methods to offer a holistic wellbeing experience that affects both body and mind. Drawing on proven natural health benefits:
The 1.5 hour Forest Whispering session includes stopping by nature, noticing the specialness of Finnish nature using our different senses, and doing short mindfulness and bodywork exercises. The exercises are using the different senses such as sight, hearing and touch, and light body care through gentle movement, as well as small breathing and relaxation exercises. Forest Whispering is therefore movement in a gentle natural environment.
Why choose Forest Whisper?
Stress relief and respite in the lap of nature.
Mind clearing: forest mind exercises combine sensing nature with introspection, helping you to find inner balance and peace of mind.
The power of the Health Forest: activities designed according to the Health Forest concept improve physical well-being, refresh and support a connection with nature.
Empowering Finnish nature: the well-being effects of nature that have been researched.
Language options: english and finnish
Whispering in the Sikokallio (Sikokallio ski lodge, Niiralanniementie 19, 74160 Iisalmi, Finland.)
Starts and finishes at the agreed time from the Sikokallio parking lot. The movement takes place in Sikokallio Coda's surrounding landscape. Includes a campfire break, with herbal tea/warm juice. Duration 1,5 h
Whispering in the forest Local nature Iisalmi (Luuniemi)
Start at an agreed time from the centre of Iisalmi at an agreed place, from where we will walk together towards the Luuniemi outdoor recreation area. Along the route we will stop to enjoy herbal tea. The walk will be on flat terrain, so it is suitable for people with poor footing. Please note, however, that the length of the leisurely walk is approximately 2 km. Duration 1,5 h
Forest Whispering Lapinlahti (Hirvipolku, Lahnamäentie 300, 71960 Lukkarila)
Starts and finishes at an agreed time from the Hirvipolku car park. Movement is in the vicinity of the Hirvipolku coda. Includes a campfire break, with herbal tea/warm juice. Walking distance about 1,5 km.
For whom?
International and domestic business visitors
People who can walk a short distance (max 3km) at a leisurely pace
Individual accessibility can be tailored to suit your needs
When?
According to the natural conditions of the year
Spring is the time to experience nature's awakening after a long winter
Summer is a time for observing Finland's biodiversity
In autumn, stopping to admire the colours of nature
In winter, enjoy the snowy forest and the silence of nature
On request
Where?
We can take you almost anywhere, for example in the vicinity of your company!
Forest Whispering Sikokallio - Iisalmi's Sikokallio ski lodge, Niiralanniementie 19, 74160 Iisalmi.
Metsän Kuiskaus Lapinlahti- Hirvipolku, Lahnamäentie 300, 71960 Lukkarila
Forest Kuiskaus Local nature Iisalmi (Luuniemi)
Language options: Finnish and English
Content:
1-3 km walking route or almost stationary
Sensory and mindfulness exercises along the way. As a gift to customers, a Kupilka snap mug with the Forest Whisper logo.
Herbal tea session
Price:
Basic price 480 € + 70 €/person + VAT (1-20 persons), possible group leader (1 person) free of charge (no gift included).
For larger groups, ask for a quote!
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (Available for Sikokallio and Hirvipolku)
Lunch by the campfire; 15 €/person, sausage with spices, salad, coffee, chocolate + 30 min.
Guided snowshoe walk; 15 €/person, snowshoes in winter (available at Sikokallio and Hirvipolku, depending on snow conditions)
Responsibility:
The service takes advantage of the well-being benefits provided by local nature. During the service, movement is on foot, with the possibility of carrying out the service in the vicinity of the purchaser.
The product chosen was an environmentally friendly Kupilka mug made by a company in North Karelia. Washable dishes made by the same company are used for serving. The food served is Finnish and, as far as possible, local. Garbage is recycled and waste food is avoided.
Accessibility:
Forest Kuiskaus Sikokallio - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility, requires off-road walking
Forest Whispering Lapinlahti - Elk Trail - Not suitable for the visually impaired, requires off-road walking.
Metsän Kuiskaus Lähiluonto Iisalmi (Luuniemi) - Can be tailored to make it barrier-free
The service is provided by Kallioranta Nature Services, Terveysmetsä Guide, Mari Kukkonen, business ID 3420285-8, and OSIA-työnohjaus ja valmennus Oy, Metsämieli®-ohjaaja, Soile Hiltula, business ID: 3239509-4. The companies have existing liability insurance, but accident insurance must be provided by the client.
Mari and Soile are long-time friends whose different phases in life brought them together again. Both had become entrepreneurs, and although their businesses operate in different sectors, they found they shared the same values. With a common goal in mind, they decided to pool their expertise around the well-being of nature. Their aim is to offer unique nature experiences to both Finnish and international customers and to promote the many health benefits of nature to a wider audience.
Service available on request
Mari Kukkonen, tel. 040 7603923, kukkonenmari@hotmail.com
Soile Hiltula, tel. 050 3318820, soile@osia-tyonohjaus.fi
