Curated Experiences
Exclusive Retreats | Guided Wilderness | Holistic Wellness
Tailor-made experiences for rejuvenation and adventure
Are you looking for ways to reconnect with nature and yourself?
Welcome to Olo Center, a retreat center in Finland dedicated to holistic wellness and guided wilderness experiences. Located within the Saimaa region—the world's highest concentration of lakes and islands, our setting provides an unparalleled backdrop for your journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation.
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Explore Nature
If you’re looking for experiences that go beyond comfort, explore the wilderness.
TRAVELLING OFF-THE- BEATEN-PATH
Venture beyond the typical sun-soaked destinations to discover Ihamaniemi, a lesser-known Finnish treasure. Unlike the more popular attractions, Ihamaniemi offers untouched natural beauty and serenity. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and seekers of tranquility, Olo Center provides a perfect backdrop where you can truly immerse yourself in a moment peaceful enough to reconnect with nature on a deeper level – both the nature around and the nature within you.
We might be biased, but our sentimental reasons are backed up by the ultimate luxury of silence, endless lakes & the beautiful forests around the center.
Lakeland Magic
A picknick on a private island
EXPERIENCE
THE LAND OF THE THOUSAND LAKES
As nature lovers & quiet places advocates, Olo Center is the perfect setting to enjoy varied outdoor activities. From as simple as berry and mushroom picking to visiting countless islands or 7000-year-old rock paintings, there’s something for everybody to enjoy being outside.
Ask us about our seasonal offers:
Paddlesports, winter activities, e-fatbiking tours
* Wild food foraging workshops (plants, berries, mushrooms)
* Gardening workshops
* Guided hiking and empathic ecology nature experiences
Immersive Sound Journey
Unique. Memorable. Olo’s Signature Experience.
SOUND JOURNEY:
A UNIQUE LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Immersive Sound Journeys that transport you to a world of audio storytelling by inviting your imagination, memories and feelings, deepening your presence and providing you with a more positive sense of wellbeing. An experience to not be missed!
“I haven’t felt so effortless relaxed and connected for years already after a few minutes of the Sound Journey, and it still persists days later. The guidance felt very harmonious, welcoming and competent, the space was fascinating and the sound impressive - I had a fantastic experience. I’m looking forward to more." — Ursula
Food Pleasures
At Olo we cook with joy, care and respect for the local fresh ingredients. And you can taste that with every bite!
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At our breakfast buffet you will find selected organic and local products. Some of them come directly from our own garden and the surrounding neighbouring farms.
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Treat your tummy to a yummy lunch at Olo, or take it to a next level and enjoy it wherever you want. We'll prepare you the picnic basket of your desire and you can pick the location for the ultimate picnic experience. Talk about a relaxing lunch experience, huh? Deliciousness is at the heart of nature.
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Let us take your tastebuds on a delicious journey. Our dinner includes a starter, a main dish and a dessert. The entire menu is prepared with you in mind, so whether you want meat, vegan or fish, we got you. You just have to sit and enjoy a surprising series of delish dishes.
Olo Center manifesto
Olo is a place to be, not a place to stay the night.
People enter as guests and leave as friends.
Olo is social, both online and offline.
We’re connected to our guests, the locals, the town, culture, tradition and nature.
And we’re also visionaries and futuristic.
We always bring the bright future a step closer to the present reality.
Inspired by the natural building movement.
Following sustainable practices in Olo’s renovation.
Protecting our forests is more important than replanting them.
A new house can be more effectively designed for long-term sustainability than an older one can. Yet preserving the existing buildings and their materials and furniture minimizes the use of new, finite resources that a complete rebuild (demolish and rebuild new) would need to replace them.
Respecting the power of place and space.
And the art of harmony between the place and space, and what we, the stewards, bring in.
Less is more.
Minimalism decor. New organic quality. Repurposed vintage gems.
Bees & Butterflies haven.
Olo's land features plots of wild flowers and intentionally planted herbs to support bees and butterflies.
Timeless Moments
In the Olo Design language the future and past co-exist in a deep sense of presence allowing you to simply just be.
Rooms
With a focus on organic and minimalistic design, the rooms at Olo Center are calming spaces meant to inspire relaxation, meditation, and the true luxury of self care.
What Our Guests Say:
“Absolutely a wonderful summer destination for even a large group! Truly beautifully furnished, comfortable rooms, a functional communal kitchen and a large courtyard with spacious field views and stunning birdsong. Also serves as a base for excursions to Kolovesi and Linnansaari National Parks.”
“The rooms are so inviting, clear, pure and also cosy. I was lucky to visit this beautiful place. If you ever have the chance to go there, DO IT. I deeply recommend it.”
“A hidden gem in the middle of nowhere. It even included a short ferry which our kid loved. The place was super clean, so even the shared bathroom didn’t bother us. We were extremely taken by how they had thought of every little detail. The place was really nicely renovated and my husband, who loves saunas, said it was superb. The mattresses and bedding were from Porin Villa & Peite which I’m a big fan of and the breakfast was organic and included everything you need for a healthy start to a day. So all in all, a very nice stay that I can wholeheartedly recommend.”
You can also reach us by phone: +358 401 258 992
or email: info@olocentre.com