WELLBEING FROM WILD HERBS IN PURNUS RIVER VALLEY
PACKAGE TYPE: half-day programme
SEASON: May – September
FOR WHOM: small groups (min. 10- max 20)
SERVICES INCLUDED: a herb hike guided by a phytotherapist and some easy exercises during the walk
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME: 1.5 hours guided tour + transportation from Helsinki takes 1 hour one way
TYPE OF TRANSPORT: individual transfer / tour bus
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: train from Helsinki railway station to Siuntio station (50 min, trains U or Y) The rest of the trip by taxi (~10 min / 8 km).
HOSTS: SE-Action Ms. Susanne Ekström
LOCATION
ADDRESS: Purnuksentie 49, 02570 Siuntio, FINLAND
DISTANCE: Helsinki 50 km
WEBSITE: wwww.seaction.com/en/program-services/ outdoor-activities/thaw
SE-Action is in an old farming area in Purnus river valley in Siuntio. The picturesque surroundings offer a perfect experience in the Finnish rural scenery with a local friendly atmosphere. Herbal therapy is the oldest system of medicine in the world, while being close to nature affects our health in a positive way.
- Arrival to the Purnus river valley in Siuntio, meeting your guide.
- A herb hike, guided by a phytotherapist, to learn about the most common medicinal herbs growing wild in the Finnish countryside and about their health impact.
- Some easy exercises during the walk, aiming to create contact with nature and to sensitise ourselves into listening to our own body.
- The herb hike can be combined with a relaxing herbal sauna or an inspiring herbal workshop. With relaxing sauna and herbal workshop, you need to reserve more time for your day (5 hours total).
