Winter Nature and Training Weekend · Nuuksio
By the Campfire
Find Your Own Path
With Katri Utula
A Break from Everyday Life
A winter weekend where you don't have to worry about a thing
Take a complete break from everyday life and join me in the winter wilderness, by the campfire, for a leisurely weekend in good company. You can look forward to winter scenery, outdoor activities, animal tracks in the forest, a touch of Lapland magic close to Helsinki, good food, and, above all, time for your own thoughts.
This is a weekend where you don't have to worry about a thing. Someone else has already planned the itinerary, the meals, and everything else. When everyday life is full of things to do, things to remember, and things to organize, it's wonderful when, every now and then, someone else takes care of everything.
Impressions from the Trail
The warmth of the hut, the tranquility of the beach, and the scent of the campfire
Weekend Highlights
Stop and reflect on your own path
We’ll set out together on a winter nature hike to explore the beautiful wilderness of Nuuksio. Nature offers unique experiences even in winter. If ice conditions permit, you’ll get to walk on the frozen lake, and weather permitting, you can try snowshoeing. You might also find tracks left by the forest’s winter inhabitants.
We stop by the campfire and enjoy coffee brewed over an open fire and stick buns in a snow hut by the lake. The candles, the campfire, and the winter landscape create a unique atmosphere for the moment.
We also stop by the campfire to reflect on our own paths. In the “My Path” exercise, you’ll have a moment to consider where you are now, everything you’ve already learned along the way, and where you’d like to go next.
The most important thing about the weekend is a cheerful, inspiring, and positive atmosphere. You can come on the trip alone or with a friend—here you’ll meet like-minded people and have some time to yourself, too.
What did previous participants say?
Fresh greetings from the previous "By the Campfire" weekend
All in all, the "By the Campfire" weekend was a wonderful experience and lived up to all my expectations!A previous participant
All I had to do was jump in—everything had already been planned out for us. It worked out really well for me.
It was great to meet new people, and I thought the group size was just right for getting to know each other, doing things together, and just hanging out.
It doesn't take much effort, and it was actually good that we hadn't crammed too many things into those couple of days.
Actually, it's just right for getting away from the daily grind, even on a relatively tight schedule.
My name is Katri
Katri Utula – journalist, coach, and eternal adventurer
The forest, the sea, and the lakes are the landscape of my soul—they ground me in the present moment. Surrounded by nature, I breathe more freely and discover new thoughts and ideas when I pause to look around me. In nature, I’m not just going through the motions; I need it as a tangible counterbalance to my everyday life.
I’ve been searching for my own path through various adventures, and nature adventures have been the most rewarding ones for me. Now I want to offer one such path to the rest of you as well. I believe that along the way, you’ll often find answers to what awaits you at your destination. The most important thing during the journey is to keep a joyful and curious spirit and to believe that anything is still possible ahead.
Reserve your spotDestination
Polku Hotel – a touch of Lapland's magic near Helsinki
Polku Hotel is located in Nuuksio National Park, surrounded by nature, just about half an hour from Helsinki. Nature offers unique experiences even in winter, when the landscape changes, the forest grows quiet, and you can find the tracks of forest animals in the snow.
On the grounds of this modern hotel, located on the shore of a pond, you can also see reindeer, which add a touch of Lapland’s magic to the winter landscape so close to Helsinki.
After a day spent exploring nature, you’ll get to enjoy the gentle heat of the lakeside sauna, take a dip in the lake’s ice hole, and savor a green smoothie. In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner together at the hotel.
For us, Polku isn't just a place to spend the weekend—it's also a way of thinking. Maybe this is exactly where you'll find your own path.
How the Weekend Went
A leisurely pace that leaves room to breathe
Saturday, February 6
Sunday, February 7
You'll head home feeling rested, refreshed, and perhaps with a new insight into your own path.
Price & Contents
Everything's ready—all you have to do is show up
Regular price: 259 €
The price includes:
- Accommodations at a modern nature hotel
- Full Board
- Salmon Soup Lunch
- Winter Nature Hike
- Coffee brewed over an open fire and stick buns
- A sauna, a green smoothie, and a dip in the ice hole
- Dinner at the hotel
- Breakfast
- "My Path" Exercise and Materials
Good to Know Before You Go
Practical Matters
- Warm clothes to change into for the evening
- My own swimsuits
- Hygiene Supplies
- Water bottle
- A small backpack for a day trip
The hotel provides towels and sheets. You don't have to worry about snacks for your excursions either—we'll take care of those for you.
Contact Us
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February 6–7, 2027 · Nuuksio
Come sit by the campfire—and find your own path
Winter scenery, good company, and time for your own thoughts. Everything is ready—all you have to do is show up.
Reserve your spotEarly-bird price: €229 through November 30, 2026 · Regular price: €259