Organisers: Mandi Appelberg & Anna Sarmanto
This Valentine’s weekend, step into a space of connection, joy, and renewal. Whether you come with a partner, a dear friend, or simply with an open heart, this retreat is dedicated to celebrating love in all its forms: self-love, friendship, and the bonds that unite us.
During this three-day retreat, yoga and pilates teacher Mandi will lead you through seven guided practices created to restore balance, cultivate presence, and open the heart. Guided practices are: Vinyasa flow yoga, Yin yoga, Pilates, Sound healing and Gentle yoga flow (see full schedule for class descriptions).
Between classes, you’ll delight in wholesome, heartful meals prepared with care by Anna, co-author of the gut health cookbooks Syö hyvä mieli and Syö hyvä olo.
There will also be plenty of time to relax, restore, and connect with others, whether by enjoying the sauna and hot tub, journaling, or simply breathing in the beauty around you
This retreat is not just about movement; it’s about creating memories of love and friendship, honoring yourself and those around you.
Come as you are, leave with your heart open <3
Schedule:
Friday
16:30 Arrival
17:00 Opening circle with cacao ceremony
17:30 Heartful Flow: a Vinyasa flow practise to energize, uplift, and open the heart space
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Roots of love: a grounding yin practice for restful sleep
22:00 Good night
Saturday
7:30 Coffee/Tea & smoothie served (or sleep in)
8:30 Core of Connection: Pilates to build stability from within
10:00 Brunch
12:00 Love letter to yourself workshop: a guided writing session
14:30 Light lunch
15:30 Sauna, Palju & free time
17:00 Heart to Heart: Hatha yoga to reconnect with your breath and strength
19:00 Dinner
21:30 Waves of Love: Sound Healing to bathe in harmony and resonance
Sunday
7:30 Coffee/Tea & smoothie served (or sleep in)
8:30 Loving Flow: Gentle flow yoga to awaken your body with ease and grace
10:00 Brunch
11:30 Closing Circle: to share, reflect, and celebrate connection
12:00 Goodbyes
*We reserve the right to make small adjustments to the schedule if needed :)
Practical info:
Practices: Guided yoga, pilates and sound bath sessions are suitable for all levels.
Food: Healthy vegetarian (taking into account any special diets and allergies).
Rooms and sleeping: Staying in 2-4 person rooms. Beds with natural materials.
We will provide: Bed linen, towels, bathrobe, and of course everything you need for the classes.
Bring with you: Comfy clothes, water bottle and a swimsuit.
Location: Villa Saga, Kirkkonummi, Sepänkyläntie 303a
Time: From Friday 13.2.26 to Sunday 15.2.26.
Price: EARLY BIRD 419 € (until 23.12.25), normal price 459 €
(100€ will be payed to Villa Saga after you reserve your place and the remaining amount will be payed to the organizers on a later date.)
You may also pay partly using Smartum, Edenred, ePassi.
Arriving
By car: 25 min from Helsinki. Enough parking for everyone.
By public transport: On Friday the train departing from Helsinki will take you to the Masala, continue from there with a bus number 906. If you go to Kirkkonummi station by train, then continue with the buss 907. Both of the busses stops very close to the Villa.
On Sunday the 907 bus will not run, but the nearest train station is Masala, where you can get a ride.
Your hosts:
Meet Mandi, the teacher teaching all the classes on this retreat. Mandi is a certified yoga and pilates teacher and sound bath facilitator, with a holistic approach to physical and mental well-being.
With a friendly, approachable style and years of experience, Mandi teach classes that are not only enjoyable but also support your long-term well-being and personal growth.
Meet Anna, the chef cooking the meals during the retreat. Anna has written two cookbooks focused on gut-healthy cooking, and she loves adding those nourishing, feel-good ingredients into the meals. Cooking is about joy, pleasure, and creating moments that bring people together.
Anna is also the founder of Salt Studio, an events and talent management company bringing people together through creativity, connection, and memorable experiences.
Book your spot by signing up from the link below.
All questions and inquiries to: mandi.appelberg@gmail.com or anna@saltstudio.fi
We can't wait to have you here!
<3 Mandi & Anna