Recipient of the Visit Finland Authentic Experience Award 2018

The 2-hour Cocooning experience begins in Veitservasa, a location rich with stories and family heritage. Participants stroll through the Raekallio family’s ancient woodlands, learning how the forest’s history is interwoven with the events of the 1900s. The experience includes appreciating the trees, marveling at the tranquility of nature, and inhaling the world’s purest air.

After a 500-meter walk, the journey leads to the HaliPuu – the hugging tree forest. Pappa, a former lumberjack and the owner of the woods, preserved it from logging, allowing people worldwide to adopt the century-old pine trees. Can you find the cocoons nestled among the trees?

Throughout the walk, a specialist guide leads calming exercises to help participants focus on the present moment. When ready, participants are gently placed in their hammock-nest for the ultimate forest relaxation. There is no need to achieve or perform anything; participants are free to simply exist.

Afterward, a traditional warm blackcurrant juice and a savory snack are shared.

The return journey follows the same path, but at a different pace – now in harmony with the forest’s rhythm.
For centuries, Finnish people have drawn health benefits from the forests. They have sought stress relief and healing in the woods long before modern research into the medicinal properties of trees. Today, it is known that phytoncides released by pine trees reduce cortisol and adrenaline levels, lower blood pressure, and increase white blood cell count. Just a few hours in the forest can provide health benefits that last for weeks.

Points of Interest

• HaliPuu

• Beverages (warm blueberry soup)
• Activities as described
• Snacks
• Snacks (a savory snack)
• Guide

• Transportation to Veitservasa
• We do not provide overalls, please come warmly dressed

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A weight limit of 150 kg applies for safety reasons.
• One unheated unisex forest toilet available for the visitors
• It can get very chilly in the Arctic. During winter season, please wear layered thermal undergarments & overall / insulated trousers & jacket, warm head gear and gloves, and sturdy, warm winter shoes for this program. During summer season, please protect yourself against mosquitoes and wear sturdy walking shoes or rubber boots.
• Program is not operated under -23°C or in stormy wind conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.