27 - 30 JUNE, 2025 / GLAMPING TAGO
IT SOUL CAMP
27 - 30 JUNE, 2025 / GLAMPING TAGO
IT SOUL CAMP
IN A NUTSHELL:
IT SOUL CAMP 2025 is:
🌱 awesome company of like-minded people
🌱 evenings by the campfire and nature hikes
🌱 meditations, yoga, and soulful conversations
And also:
🌱 masterclasses from IT professionals and time spent in a warm, friendly community
🌱 closeness to nature and a break from the city
🌱 conversations under the starry sky about what really matters, plus plenty of humor and fun
🌱 awesome photos and videos from the organizer
🌱 the chance to make friends and find your tribe
🌱 awesome company of like-minded people
🌱 evenings by the campfire and nature hikes
🌱 meditations, yoga, and soulful conversations
And also:
🌱 masterclasses from IT professionals and time spent in a warm, friendly community
🌱 closeness to nature and a break from the city
🌱 conversations under the starry sky about what really matters, plus plenty of humor and fun
🌱 awesome photos and videos from the organizer
🌱 the chance to make friends and find your tribe
Note: event main language gonna be english - so do not hesitate joining us even if your english is not native
Instead of testimonials: the vibe of past retreats.
And here you can read a comprehensive long-read about IT SOUL CAMP 2023.
IT SOUL CAMP 2024 - DAY 1
IT SOUL CAMP 2024 - DAY 2
IT SOUL CAMP 2024 - DAY 3
IT SOUL CAMP 2024 - DAY 3
4 days of recharging in mountains – engaging conversations, warm company, the beauty of nature, a taste of summer, somatic practices, humor, and abundant meaningful dialogue. IT Retreat "Light edition"
More about Glamping Tago
Glamping Tago - 🏕️ a mountain hotel in Adjara, situated 90 km from Batumi. Set in the quaint village of Tago, its breathtaking views captivate you at first sight. It’s one of my most cherished places in Georgia: boasting a panoramic 360° mountain view, gorgeous sunsets, refreshing air, isolation, and an intimate contact with nature. It encapsulates all that we lack in the city ⛰️. The accompanying video is a compilation of timelapses from three years of visits to Tago.
Camp Program
27 June - 30 June, 2025
| The main focus of IT SOUL CAMP GATHERING will be balancing personal free time with group practices and activities. Everything is arranged so that you can be yourself, open up, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of warmth, friendship, and depth. The agenda includes a variety of IT-related activities, morning yoga, meditation sessions (a must for IT professionals, as essential as working on your body), and collaborative group events. And we’ll also have plenty of fun: playing, hiking through the mountains, watching sunsets together, reveling in the beauty of Adjara’s nature, and, come evening, gathering around the campfire for heartfelt chats and stargazing. |
Preliminary Schedule
The full camp itinerary will be shared closer to the event date; meanwhile, you can begin organizing your logistics ⤵️
27 JUNE
11:30 - Transfer to Khulo, Tago
🏕️ WHAT'S PLANNED:
- Morning yoga
- Mountain hiking
- Group meditations
- Somatic practices in nature
- Tea ceremony at dawn
- Evening campfire gatherings
- IT networking
30 JUNE
19:00 - Arrival back to Batumi
Summer Moments That Will Stay With You
Incredible mountains, a fantastic company, campfire evenings, and an endless starry sky instead of Zoom calls and deadlines. This retreat is for those who want more than just a vacation. Let's call it "deeper kind of rest"
P.S.: The background video was filmed and edited by the camp's creator—it's not AI-generated or stock footage 😊
P.S.: The background video was filmed and edited by the camp's creator—it's not AI-generated or stock footage 😊
Meals
Vegetarian restaurant in Adjarian mountains
The center's kitchen features local vegetarian cuisine, mixed with various European dishes. Both breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style: a salad bar, hot dishes, tea/coffee, and a variety of desserts.
During the day, you can also dine at the restaurant and order items from the main menu.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the IT soul camp price;
During the day, you can also dine at the restaurant and order items from the main menu.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the IT soul camp price;
Pricing
Accomodation in dorm for 9 people:
*Price per one person
* 1200 GEL≈ 400 EUR
Price valid until 1 may 2025
🔥 EARLY BIRD PRICING
* 1200 GEL≈ 400 EUR
Price valid until 1 may 2025
🔥 EARLY BIRD PRICING
900 GEL 1200 GEL
Place in dorm for 9 people
Accomodation 4 days / 3 nights
Two meals a day
All camping program
Transfer Batumi ↔️ Tago
Accomodation 4 days / 3 nights
Two meals a day
All camping program
Transfer Batumi ↔️ Tago
BOOK IT
Accomodation in tent for 2 people:
*Price per one person
* 1500 GEL≈ 500 EUR
Price valid until 1 may 2025
ℹ️ Save 20% more when you book the entire tent for two.
🔥 EARLY BIRD PRICING
* 1500 GEL≈ 500 EUR
Price valid until 1 may 2025
ℹ️ Save 20% more when you book the entire tent for two.
🔥 EARLY BIRD PRICING
1200 GEL 1500 GEL
Place in tent for 2 people
Accomodation 4 days / 3 nights
Two meals a day
All camping program
Transfer Batumi ↔️ Tago
Accomodation 4 days / 3 nights
Two meals a day
All camping program
Transfer Batumi ↔️ Tago
BOOK IT
Host
Who is in charge for creating a gentle, friendly, and supportive vibe at the camp ⤵️
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Nikita Shchetko
LinkedIn / Instagram• In IT since 2010, serving as a Frontend Team Lead
and startup co-founder;
• An IT professional who blends rational and intuitive approaches, and a Soft Skills mentor;
• 3+ years IT Camps/retreats organization experience;
• For over 10 years, I’ve been exploring various philosophical and spiritual practices—practicing some and ready to share others
"I strive to combine the rationality of technology with the depth of emotional intelligence. I believe in balancing technical and soft skills, creating an environment where everyone can open up and truly be themselves."
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Pavel Veinik
Pavel is at the foundation of various IT specialist communities, including: ByChange, Free IT. He held roles as developer, team lead, architect, CTO in small startups, large corporations, and product companies:
- Architect: Miro, EPAM
- CTO: AmadoAd Ltd., SplitMetrics, Leverice
- Tech Advisor: LeoHome Inc.
- He has built architecture for the world's largest corporations within EPAM team
Founder Hard&Soft Skills
He has trained over 1K developers in the last 15 years. Trained over 100 architects. Creates and conducts training courses for any technical direction.
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Elena Safonova
More 10 years experience in IT
Head of QA Competency / QA Lead Unit Coordinator
Department management (PM, BA, DEV, QA) и resource management
Companies: A1QA: Senior QA, QA Lead, Mentor SumatoSoft: Head of QA Competencty, Unit Coordinator QA Academy: QA Mentor Stormnet: QA Mentor
Mentor Hard&Soft Skills
Areas of interest:
- Development of soft & hard skills (Personal motivation and growth in both professional skills and employee mentoring);
- Building testing strategies and their implementation, reviewing current testing strategies and identifying bottlenecks;
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Vladimir Filonov
I've been in IT for over 20 years. For most of that time, I coded in various languages, and for just under half of that time, I led development and managed developers:
- Founding Engineer at Keep
- CTO: inDrive.Job, itcanfly, Labbler
- Tech Advisor: Plurana
- Co-founder of the LearnPython courses, and an evangelist of the MoscowPython community.
IT Soul Camp main partner:
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IT-education | Mentoring | ConsultancyCenter for experienced IT-specialists
Community of professionals
How you can get to Georgia
(🛫 Information for those flying in as guests)
The flight to Georgia is not included in the cost, but we have gathered reference prices for air tickets from various locations for you:
*Screenshots taken on February 11, 2024
The flight to Georgia is not included in the cost, but we have gathered reference prices for air tickets from various locations for you:
*Screenshots taken on February 11, 2024
- Poland (Warsaw)June 27, direct flight. Convenient transfer from Kutaisi.
- Cyprus (Larnaka)June 27, direct flight. Convenient transfer from Kutaisi.
- Lietva (Vilnius)June 26, direct flight. Convenient transfer from Kutaisi.
- Latvia (Riga)June 26, direct flight. Convenient transfer from Kutaisi.
FAQ
Here, we've compiled popular questions about the upcoming camp. If you don't find your answer, message us on instagram
- A 50% deposit is required (based on the full participation fee without any discount).
- Alternatively, you can pay 100% upfront if a discount (for example, Early Bird) applies.
(!) Please note: A full refund of the deposit is only possible if you cancel no later than one month before the event date.
We’re more than happy to welcome specialists from other fields :) The key is that you find our community engaging and understand the value of the experience. Whether you’re a copywriter, designer, HR professional, marketer, or even just a yogi — it doesn’t really matter; we’re confident that you’ll gain something truly valuable from the camp.
Yes, you can, but we recommend setting aside 4 days for the camp. That’s the ideal amount of time to recharge, relax, and immerse yourself in the mountains and great company!
Tent accommodations are organized by gender—women with women and men with men. In any case, arriving with friends or as a couple makes it easier :)
No, no additional preparation is required. The yoga and meditation practices are designed for all levels—a skilled instructor will guide you on how to adapt the asana* to your level and explain the nuances of concentration.
*Note: Here, “asana” refers to a static yoga pose, not a task tracker ;)
*Note: Here, “asana” refers to a static yoga pose, not a task tracker ;)
The camp program does not include activities for children.
Yes, it’s possible, but we recommend planning these details in advance—Tago is extremely busy throughout the summer, and all available spots might be booked. If you know your dates precisely, we can contact the glamping site and add a reservation for that period.
We’ll prepare a list of essentials and send it to you separately. But remember, a good mood is an absolute must for our camp!
We’re planning for a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 25.
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