Accommodation
A cosy three-bedroom clay house with a kitchen, bathroom and common space for rest and inspiration.
About Labas Noras
A family-cared forest space for rest, cultural learning, mindful practice and community gatherings.
Milda - ethnologist, museum director and keeper of living traditions
Milda is a mother of three, an ethnologist and a guardian of living Lithuanian traditions. She spent many years organizing cultural events in Švenčionėliai and is now the director of Nalšia Museum.
Her life is closely connected with Lithuanian culture, craft and spiritual tradition. She weaves, spins, ties straw gardens, sings sutartinės and plays kanklės and violin. Through voice, music, handwork and deep cultural memory, she brings old traditions into present-day life.
At Labas Noras, Milda invites guests into meaningful contact with Lithuanian culture, nature, song, craft, warmth and shared presence.
Žymantas - yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher
Since 2019, Žymantas has led practices that help people find inner calm, balance and spiritual growth. His work includes physical yoga practice, deep breathing techniques and meditation methods that bring body, mind and spirit into harmony.
He is also a sutartinės singer and musician, creating living sound experiences through old Lithuanian multipart songs, Sanskrit chants and improvisation with different instruments.
His sincere approach to inner exploration and strong connection with old traditions help guests open new ways of knowing themselves.
Antaviešė in Labanoras Forest
Antaviešė is the quiet forest home of Labas Noras. Labanoras Regional Park is Lithuania's largest regional park, known for forests, wetlands, lakes and rich biodiversity. Here, guests come to slow down, breathe, walk, sing, learn and gather close to nature.
Your stay may include:
Traditional sauna
Wood-fired sauna warmth, whisking rituals, songs and drum sounds.
River bathing
A refreshing dip in the river just a few steps from the sauna.
Body and mind practices
Yoga, meditation and conscious walks through forest paths.
Cultural connection
Folklore singing, drum circles, storytelling and evenings by the fire.
For retreat organizers
Host yoga, meditation, creative or wellbeing retreats in a quiet, equipped forest space.
For nature lovers and artists
Labanoras Forest is a generous place for inspiration, silence and creative attention.
For wellbeing seekers
Recover strength through nature, sauna, mindful practices and simple rhythms.
For groups and communities
A unique place for seminars, small celebrations, family meetings and shared workshops.
Antaviešė: questions and answers
Who created Labas Noras?
Labas Noras is cared for by Milda and Žymantas, who bring together Lithuanian living traditions, ethnology, yoga, breathwork, music, craft and community life in nature.
What is Antaviešė?
Antaviešė is the forest home of Labas Noras. Guests come here for retreats, hikes, educational workshops, seasonal gatherings and quiet time in Labanoras Forest.
What makes this place special?
The space combines the silence of Labanoras Forest, the Peršokšna River, a handmade clay house, traditional sauna, nature-based practices and Lithuanian cultural experiences.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes. The clay house has three bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a peaceful common space for rest, reflection and creative work.
What kinds of experiences happen at Labas Noras?
Labas Noras hosts guided hikes, cultural workshops, sutartinės singing, yoga and meditation practices, creative retreats, sauna evenings and community events.
Who is Labas Noras best suited for?
It suits nature lovers, families, artists, retreat leaders, cultural groups, small teams and anyone looking for a meaningful pause in the Lithuanian forest.