Nature in the middle of nature.
Welcome to Valomarian Forest, which combines closeness to nature and well-being. Experience the power and joy of pure northern nature!
Harmony with nature in the heart of Inari
The forest whispers. Will you respond to the invitation?
With us, you can "take a dip" in a forest bath and sense nature through mindfulness, relaxation and sensory exercises, as well as enjoy relaxing herbal poultice massage and Reiki energy treatments.
Whether you come from near or far, I warmly welcome you to join us on the stage that changes according to the seasons!
In a grounding forest bath, you get a safe nature moment for yourself and get to experience nature through various presence exercises. Imagine the scents of the forest, the hum of the wind in the treetops, and all the beauty around you. You are connected to the earth and to yourself.
I walk barefoot on the soft moss mounds, listening to the brook murmuring. I feel a gentle breeze on my skin. This is a time for me – my moment.
Forest bathing
Sense
FINNISH FOREST BATHING, or shinrin-yoku, offers an opportunity to deepen your connection with nature through guided mindfulness exercises. In the calming embrace of the forest, you can enjoy nature with all your senses and quiet down as yourself.
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In MEDITATION FOREST BATH, I will intuitively guide you through a meditation exercise that strengthens your connection with nature. You are enough for nature just as you are.
Let's put on our backpacks
On the HIKING-FOREST BATHING, we walk about 2-3 kilometres in a beautiful pine forest and stop occasionally to enjoy the forest bath. We eat our snacks amidst the scents of the forest and spend time outdoors in peace. This day trip lasts a total of 2,5 hours.
Children
In CHILDREN'S FOREST BATH, we approach nature through a fairytale world. What an exciting place the forest can be! It is home to forest spirits, elves, goblins and fairies. How does a hare move? Are you as keen-eyed as an owl?
Special groups
ACCESSIBLE FOREST BATHING is designed for Inari's easy-to-walk accessible trails along the Juutuanjoki River. You can join, for example, in a wheelchair or with other assistive devices.
Program Description:
We offer guided forest baths for small groups. We encounter nature with various mindfulness, relaxation and sensory exercises. The duration of a forest bath is about 1 hour.
To whom?
Forest baths are suitable for everyone, whether you come from near or far. The program can be the highlight of your vacation and day off, or even part of a well-being and recreation day at work.
Special groups:
We also specialise in the guidance of several special groups. We take into account accessible route choices and other individual customer needs. Forest bathing is suitable for people with sensory and highly sensitive people, people with reduced mobility, intellectual disabilities and people on the neurospectrum.
When?
You can take a dip in the forest all year round. Each season has its own peculiarities. In spring, nature comes to life, in the warmth of summer it is in full greenery. In autumn, you will see the colours of the fresh autumn colours and in the winter, you will experience darkness, snow and frost.
Why?
Being in nature has several researched health and well-being effects. Even 10-20 minutes in the forest lowers blood pressure and has a positive effect on mood. Attentiveness increases during an hour's stay. The body's defense mechanisms recover within two hours. All in all, it is good to be in nature.
Often, taking one's own self and well-being into account is forgotten in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With the help of mindfulness, sensory and relaxation exercises, you can reconnect with your own body and inner mental world.
Book your place for the next forest bath and contact us for more information.
Spruce Lodge's services
Our natural well-being services are provided in the heart of the village of Inari, in the atmospheric log cabin of Valomarian Forest on the shore of Lake Inari. We also have handmade 100% Finnish sheep wool products and beeswax candles.
In the HERBAL POULTICE MASSAGE, you can relax in the middle of nature's scents. Herbs and organic oil gently pamper your skin and senses. The healing effects of herbs are strengthened by the effect of heat. We choose as many organic and local northern herbs as possible for the poultices according to the intended use. The massage is tactile and moisturizing, above all, a pampering whole. Please note that herbs may not be suitable for people who are sensitive to scents or allergies.
REIKI ENERGY HEALING is a Japanese natural healing method that supports a person's spiritual growth and well-being. Reiki is about quieting down and descending into yourself.
In FOREST REIKI, the effect of energy healing is intensified in the middle of nature in a land connection. The earth's electric field balances your body and the essential oils of the forest take care of you internally. In Forest Reiki, you can experience the healing power of the nature.
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