Slow Nature Journey - A Wellbeing Experience

Overview
This experience invites guests to slow down and connect with nature in the lush valleys of Rize.
Over four days, participants walk through tea gardens and forest paths, explore mountain plateaus, and take part in gentle practices such as yoga, mindful walking and creative workshops.
The journey focuses on presence rather than pace — allowing guests to experience the landscape, local culture and natural rhythms of the Black Sea region.*

Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & Slow Beginnings
Guests meet at Rize–Artvin Airport and travel to Fındıklı.
After settling into the hotel and enjoying a relaxed breakfast, the journey begins with a gentle yoga session to release travel fatigue.
In the afternoon, we take a slow walk through tea and hazelnut gardens, gradually connecting with the valley landscape.
Later, guests participate in a Tchala Tea blending workshop, discovering different tea varieties and creating their own blends.

Dinner and overnight in Fındıklı.

Day 2 – Valleys & Highland Landscapes
The day begins with a morning yoga session followed by breakfast.
We travel through Fırtına Valley towards the mountain villages of Çamlıhemşin, exploring traditional settlements and forest paths.
Later in the afternoon we reach Huser Plateau, where we witness the famous “sea of clouds” and the sunset over the mountains.

Dinner and overnight in Fındıklı.

Day 3 – Creativity in Nature
After morning yoga and breakfast, we explore Arılı Valley through a relaxed nature walk.
In the afternoon, guests take part in a creative workshop using natural materials inspired by the landscape.
The evening includes a group conversation exploring themes such as attention, creativity and the idea of “flow”.

Dinner and overnight in Fındıklı.

Day 4 – Village Walk & Departure
Following breakfast, we walk along the historic Çağlayan village path, passing streams, tea gardens and traditional Laz houses.
After lunch and some free time, we transfer to Rize–Artvin Airport for departure.