Rest & Resilience Retreat
at Frantsila Tila
As a leader driving change in an era of relentless complexity, you may find yourself caught in urgency, struggling to pause, reflect, and sustain your energy for the long road ahead.
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, business leaders and changemakers are constantly reacting to crises. This constant fight-or-flight state limits creativity, clarity, and the ability to see long-term solutions. But what if resilience wasn’t just about enduring more—but about leading from a place of deep rest, connection, and renewal?
The Rest and Resilience Retreat is a 2-day immersive experience designed for leaders, sustainability practitioners, and changemakers who seek to replenish their inner resources, cultivate clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters.
May 16th - 18th 2025
Explore new ways of being, thinking and collaborating.
Step into a nourishing experience during May 16th – 18th 2025. Unlike traditional leadership programs, this retreat integrates eco-somatic practices, regenerative leadership principles, and embodied awareness—helping you shift from burnout and survival mode to a more sustainable, grounded, and visionary way of leading.
During this retreat, you will:
✔ Reset your nervous system—Learn practical tools to move out of constant urgency and into a more grounded state.
✔ Expand your leadership capacity—Shift from reactive to regenerative leadership by aligning with nature’s rhythms.
✔ Experience deep rest & renewal—Engage in eco-somatic practices that nurture resilience at a physiological and emotional level.
✔ Strengthen community & collective agency—Connect with like-minded leaders who understand your challenges and share your vision for systemic change.
✔ Reignite your creativity & strategic thinking—Make space for new insights and clarity that often emerge in stillness.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot and embark on a path to sustainable impact with clarity, compassion, and courage. 🌱
“I feel rested, relaxed and nourished.. Exactly what I needed.”
“The weekend strengthened the knowledge that we are not alone in working towards a more fair and sustainable future.”
Location
The retreat will be hosted in Frantsila Tila. Frantsila is a 300-year-old heritage farm where earth-centered living, authenticity, and the healing power of plants come together in support of holistic well-being. Here, the wisdom of generations and nature’s restorative energy provide a unique environment for self-care, learning, and renewal.
The soulful, beautiful old buildings of Frantsila Tila embody decades of experience in promoting well-being. Stay comfortably, savor plant-based delights, relax in the warmth of the sauna, and let the expert hands at our wellness center bring balance to your body and mind
Program
The retreat is planned so that our time together is nourishing yet joyful, empowering us to navigate the complexities of today with fresh perspectives and tools. We will stimulate our minds, hearts, and bodies by integrating learnings from the wisdom of nature through somatic practices and regenerative leadership.
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Opening circle, introductions
Reflections: Impact of our current System and culture to our wellbeing
Creating a sense of Resting: Discover what you need to truly rest and reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence.
Embodied Safety – Cultivating a Sense of Inner Security: A practice of self-regulation and nervous system support
Dinner and fire circle
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Body Connection – Awakening Somatic Awareness: Through guided movement and breath, we explore the body’s inner landscape, enhancing interoception and deepening the sense of self-awareness.
Intergenerational connection: Joanna Macy: Practices from the 7 Generations
Nervous System Regulation – The Art of Recovery: We support the nervous system’s capacity to shift from stress to restoration, strengthening adaptability and resilience.
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Body Consciousness -
Care and Nurturing – Attending to the Needs of the Body
Community resilience through care practices
Nature immersion
Sauna and gentle care practices
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Awakening Flow and vitality, preparing the body for easeful engagement with the world.
Deep Rest & Relaxation– The Power of Stillness
Reflections: Our agency for Systems Change
Closing circle & lunch
FAQ
Q: Do I need prior experience in somatic practices?
No, all practices are accessible and designed for all levels.
Q How does this differ from a regular leadership retreat?
Most leadership programs focus on strategy and skills—this retreat integrates embodiment and resilience to support sustainable, long-term leadership.
Pricing
We have room for a limited number of 16 participants.
Participation will be confirmed with the completion of the retreat fee. Accommodation and food will be paid directly to Frantsilan Tila via their website.
Join us for this transformative retreat and step into a new paradigm of leadership—one that is rooted in rest, connection, and regenerative resilience!
Retreat fee: 290 €
Price includes all the facilitation during the retreat Fri-Sun.
Price for accommodation and food: 246 €
Price includes accommodation for 2 nights, all the meals and an evening sauna during May 16-18th. The price includes tax. This need to be paid in Frantsila webshop before the retreat date.
More about our hosts
Zeynep Falay von Flittner is the founder of Falay Transition Design, and Design Activities for Regenerative futures. She is an experienced design leader, entrepreneur, design consultant and public speaker combining systems thinking, foresight and human-centric design to develop new methods and approaches to support companies and networks to build new capabilities around sustainability transitions. Zeynep is very passionate about accelerating sustainability transitions with the power of creative practices.
Anni Rissanen is a dance artist, pedagogue and choreographer. She teaches dance, pilates and somatic movement in her studio Virgiinia (www.virgiinia.com) and for dance and movement professionals in Helsinki. She organizes movement retreats in Lapland and the Finnish archipelago. Anni is a pioneer in somatic practices and has long experience in teaching embodied movement.
Together, we create a safe and transformative space for leaders to slow down, recharge, and build the resilience needed for impactful, long-term change