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Thesis Retreat at Hvittorp Conference Centre at Kirkkonummi

Are you writing your thesis and need a few days just for that? Welcome to the Thesis Writing Retreat on Retreat March 23 – March 27, 2026.! This retreat is for all students working on their thesis – bachelor’s, master’s, diploma work, final projects, and doctoral dissertations.
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WHAT? Retreat for writing your thesis.

WHEN? March 23 – March 27, 2026. Monday at 10:00 – Friday at 15:00

WHERE? Hvittorp Conference Center in Masala, Kirkkonummi. You can take a local train to Masala, and from there, we will arrange rides to Hvittorp.

WHO CAN JOIN? All students in Helsinki and Espoo Universities who are writing their thesis.
People of all religions and worldviews are welcome.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?  The price is €80 for full-time students and €160 for students who study alongside their (full-time) work. The price includes full board and accommodation in a private room. (Bring your own bed linen and towels.) Sauna is also available.

Most of the day is reserved for the actual writing, either in your room or together in a shared space. In addition to that there will be a few voluntary workshops related to thesis writing and mental health, some social program in the evenings (+ saunas, of course!) and an opportunity to participate in daily prayers/meditation.  Mealtimes are fixed and shared. Once a day, we gather to check in and take a short break outdoors.

HOW TO SIGN UP? There are only a limited number of spots, so sign up soon! Participants are chosen in the order of registration, but first-time participants have priority. Registaration opens at 9.00 a.m.

Registration period: February 16 – March 5, 2025
Confirmation of participation: March 6, 2025

The retreat is organized by the University chaplains of Espoo and Helsinki.

For more information, contact: jyri.hakala@evl.fi

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