A new era in retirement living

NPRP Retreats

Discover purpose, community, and the vast Siberian wilderness. Your next chapter begins in the forest.

The National Pensioner Relocation Programme offers a revolutionary approach to retirement. Set across 5.1 million square kilometres of pristine taiga forest, our retreats combine outdoor living, meaningful activity, and a supportive community of like-minded residents.

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1,200 Retreat locations
12m+ Happy residents
5.1m km² Of forest estate
Our Locations

Your woodland retreat

Each NPRP retreat is situated in the heart of the Siberian Federal District, surrounded by millions of square kilometres of unspoilt boreal forest. Three distinct regions. Three distinct experiences. All of them pine.

Silver birch forest in Tyumen Oblast
Tyumen Oblast
Birchwood Village

A vibrant community of 380 retreats set among silver birch and Siberian pine. Residents enjoy moderate terrain, excellent drainage, and proximity to the Irtysh River.

Average winter temperature: −22°C. Growing season: approximately nine weeks. Soil classification: peat bog with good subsurface drainage.

Dense larch forest in Novosibirsk region
Novosibirsk Region
Larchwood Falls

Our flagship retreat cluster, featuring 420 purpose-built sites amid dense Siberian larch forest. The region's famous dark soils support a rich ecosystem and exceptional timber yields.

Average winter temperature: −24°C. Home to the NPRP's table tennis league champions, 2024.

Scots pine forest in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Pineridge Heights

Set on the eastern edge of the West Siberian Plain, Pineridge Heights offers 400 retreats among the most productive Scots pine stands in the Federal District. The views are extraordinary. The horizon does not end.

Average winter temperature: −30°C. Winter clothing provided October through April. Mandatory.

Activities Programme

Every day, a new adventure

Our activities programme is designed to keep residents active, engaged, and productive throughout their stay. All activities are fully supervised and contribute to the retreat's community goals.

Outdoor Pursuits

Forestry & Woodland Management

Residents participate in sustainable timber harvesting, learning traditional felling techniques, log processing, and transport logistics. No prior experience necessary. Axes provided.

Productivity targets are advisory. The forest is patient.

Outdoor Pursuits

Timber Processing & Workshop

Our on-site workshops offer hands-on experience in sawmill operations, plank sorting, and quality grading. Residents work at their own pace, supervised by experienced retreat staff.

Safety briefings are delivered daily. Residents are encouraged to attend at least one.

Community Living

Camp Maintenance & Groundskeeping

Keeping our retreats to the high standards our residents deserve. Dormitory upkeep, path clearing, snow removal, and perimeter maintenance. A wonderful way to stay active and contribute.

Snow removal is seasonal but comprehensive. October through April. Sometimes May.

Leisure & Recreation

Table Tennis & Social Activities

Each retreat is equipped with one table tennis table per 500 residents, providing ample opportunity for casual play and our popular annual tournament. Evenings may include camp lectures, group singing, and quiet contemplation of the taiga.

The 2024 Krasnoyarsk semi-final lasted eleven hours. Both players declined to comment afterwards.

Accommodation

Authentic Siberian living

Our accommodation is designed for simplicity, durability, and warmth. Each retreat lodge is constructed from locally sourced Siberian timber by the residents who came before you. Three tiers of accommodation are available, assigned upon arrival.

Category A
Active Lodge
  • Shared dormitory (up to 200 residents)
  • Full outdoor activity programme
  • Felling, processing, and transport duties
  • Hearty communal meals (3 daily)
  • Winter clothing issued October–April
  • One personal effects case (23 kg maximum)

For residents capable of full forestry duties. The retreat experience at its most invigorating.

Category B
Supported Lodge
  • Shared dormitory (up to 150 residents)
  • Light duties programme available
  • Sorting, workshop, and camp maintenance
  • Hearty communal meals (3 daily)
  • Winter clothing issued October–April
  • Additional blanket provision (1 per resident)

For residents preferring a gentler routine. Still very much in the forest.

Category C
Care Lodge
  • Shared dormitory (up to 100 residents)
  • Full care provision included
  • No activity requirements
  • Soft meals available
  • Winter clothing issued October–April
  • Bedside call system (response within 48 hours)

For residents requiring full care. The forest respects everyone equally.

Health & Wellbeing

Your welfare is our priority

Each retreat is equipped with medical facilities and trained staff. The pristine Siberian air alone is considered beneficial. We are required by law to tell you that it is not.

On-Site Medical Provision

Each retreat maintains a basic medical station staffed during daylight hours. A visiting physician attends fortnightly. Emergency evacuation is available by sledge during winter months and by road during the remaining six weeks.

Nutrition

Hearty communal meals are provided three times daily, featuring locally sourced ingredients. The diet is rich in complex carbohydrates and root vegetables. Residents with specific dietary requirements are encouraged to bring a 12-month supply in their 23 kg case.

Winter Preparation

Winter clothing is issued to all residents from October through April. Average temperatures range from −20°C to −36°C depending on the region. Adequate clothing is essential for both welfare and productivity. Frostbite is considered a medical event and will be recorded in the retreat log.

Mortality

Resident mortality is monitored closely and maintained within acceptable projections. The Hadrian Institute's most recent assessment rated the risk of mortality exceeding projections as "Low impact." Families will be notified within 28 working days.

Testimonials

What our residents say

We asked. They answered. Some of them enthusiastically.

I've never felt more productive. Every morning I wake up and there is a tree, and by the afternoon it is not a tree anymore. That is a feeling you cannot get in Eastbourne.

Margaret, 74
Category A, Pineridge Heights. With us since March 2024.

The community is wonderful. We sing in the evenings. Sometimes the guards join in. The table tennis table has a slight warp but you get used to it after nine months.

Derek, 81
Category B, Larchwood Falls. Reached the quarter-finals, 2024.

I was worried about the cold. I am no longer worried about the cold. I am no longer worried about anything. The forest is very, very quiet.

Brenda, 68
Category A, Birchwood Village. Writes letters to her grandchildren. They have not been delivered.

I spent forty years in an office in Nuneaton. I now spend my days beneath an infinite sky, sorting timber by hand. I cannot go back. Literally. There is no transport arranged.

Frank, 79
Category B, Birchwood Village. Has sorted over 14,000 planks. Keeps a tally on the dormitory wall.
Begin Your Application

Ready for the forest?

Submitting an application is straightforward. There is no fee. There is also no appeals process. Processing takes 8 to 22 months depending on transportation logistics.

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Applications are processed by the Hadrian Institute, Nuneaton. The Institute's mission is to apply rigorous quantitative analysis to policy questions, regardless of whether anyone has asked it to do so.