Eha – a new era of Nordic wellness

Surrounded by sprawling pine forests and bordered by the glistening Baltic Sea, Eha is preparing to set the tone for Nordic wellness, inviting visitors to reconnect with both self and land through immersive retreat programmes shaped by a unique five-season calendar.

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Eha’s rhythm is set by the seasons, each one bringing a new mood, a new energy, a new invitation. The year-round retreat programming is designed to align with the natural rhythms of the earth, following five distinct seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Springrise. Neither winter nor spring, Springrise is a hidden hinge in the year. The retreat at this time is gentle but transformative, designed for transition, recalibration and welcoming what’s next. Each seasonal programme features thoughtfully curated activities, rituals, and healing practices that reflect the unique character and energy of the season.

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Each seasonal retreat is thoughtfully curated to reflect the character and energy of its moment in time. The Autumn Retreat, for instance, is designed to cultivate inner balance and clarity in preparation for the colder months ahead. Guests move through daily forest walks, thermal rituals, and guided breathwork that support respiratory health and calm the nervous system. Mornings begin with aerial yoga or Tai Chi to encourage balance and energetic flow, while afternoons might include functional nutrition workshops exploring fermentation, medicinal mushrooms, and the principles of mindful eating.

Wellness at Eha is not prescriptive, it’s elemental and deeply personal. Every guest journey begins with a personal wellness assessment, forming the foundation for a tailored experience that evolves throughout the stay. Treatments draw inspiration from Nordic and Estonian ancestral wisdom, blending natural materials and modern science to restore balance on every level. From Tibetan singing bowl massages that harmonise body and breath, to whole-body peat wraps drawn from the island’s mineral-rich wetlands, each ritual is an act of reconnection – to self, to season, and to the land. Hydrotherapies, sauna traditions, and breathwork are integrated to calm the nervous system and attune the body to the elements. Evenings conclude with sound baths, journaling, and reflective meditations, offering time to settle, release, and integrate the day’s experiences.

“Designing Eha’s retreat programming has been a deeply personal homecoming for me. After years working around the globe with leading wellness brands, I wanted to create something that truly reflects Estonia’s connection to nature and the rhythm of our landscape. Each retreat is shaped by the energy of its season, drawing on ancestral techniques and modern practices to help guests find balance and renewal in harmony with the land.” – Kai Laus, Wellness Director at Eha.

Culinary wellness is a cornerstone of Eha’s philosophy. Guided by Green Michelin Star chef Peeter Pihel, Eha’s menus celebrate the natural rhythm of the seasons, drawing ingredients from the retreat’s organic kitchen garden, local growers, and foragers across Hiiumaa. Every dish is rooted in provenance, purpose, and care, crafted to support digestion, energy, and inner balance while reflecting Estonia’s deep connection to nature. From wild seaweed and fermented forest berries to garden herbs and seasonal vegetables, food at Eha is a sensory journey of nourishment and renewal, designed to align with the body’s needs and the island’s quiet abundance.

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Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and designed in harmony with the surrounding landscape, Eha is a place of stillness, clarity, and purpose. With just eight suites and three forest cabins, this intimate retreat invites guests to disconnect from the everyday, immerse in nature’s rhythm, and return with a renewed sense of self.

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