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Welcome to our wellness center in Tammisaari, south-east Finland!
It is an old hospital (until 1996) and beautifully renovated to serve as a wellness center for a big variety of events, workshops, retreats and art exhibitions such as tantra, gestalt therapy, kundalini yoga, etc. We also have our own Kombucha brewery in the house.
On site, you have a community including a group of therapists, artists and facilitators who work, and residents who live here.
It is located right next to the ocean, and is about 2 km from Tammisaari. It is quiet and beautiful, with a nice atmosphere, and it is within walking distance from the town.
The aim of the place is to provide space for all kinds of activities from arts to human growth and spirituality.
If you join us, you will support the cultural association as well as the wellness center with event organizing, cleaning, painting, etc. As a Workawayer, you will have access to weekly classes and events for free. And you can use the spaces when they're not in use for your own practice.
We prefer a stay of minimum 1 month.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning Finnish culture and language, and exploring this beautiful country, its landscapes and cities.
Discover Finnish winter sports; skiing in the backyard, skating on the ice and ice hole swimming.
In summertime swim, bike, grill, eat apples straight from the trees, etc.
Attend classes and workshops, and connect with like-minded people. And enjoy our cozy community life!Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
- building & renovating the spaces
- painting (walls, but also creative murals if you have the skills)
- fixing, decorating and doing maintenance
- interior design
- housekeeping (cleaning & laundry)
- photography & social medias
- marketing
- gardening in spring/summer time
- hosting and helping in the kitchen during retreats, events and workshops
Tell us if you have any specific skills that could be useful to a place like ours!Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: IntermediateAccommodation
You will be part of our community and you will have your own room, or share it with another workawayer (max. 2 people in the room). It is situated on the top floor (4th) of the main building. At the moment, there are 7 adults + one child living there, but it varies of course.
The communal space has 2 kitchens, several showers and toilets, and a living room. The whole space is still developing and more space is coming. You will be part of the renovating, decorating and painting team.
Every Sunday there is a sharing circle where we gather together, listen and hold space for each others.
A little sauna in the back yard is usually heated once a week. From the sauna it's about a 300 meter walk to the beach, to swim. In winter time we try to keep a hole in the ice so there is a chance to do ice hole swimming also.
In our backyard, there is a fire place to sit and grill.
On the first floor we have a big dining hall that is also in your free use when there is no retreat or workshop happening. There you have a good free Wi-Fi connection. At the moment there is no Wi-Fi in your living area (4th floor).
No drugs allowed and alcohol in moderation.What else ...
In the Tammisaari area, you will find a lot to see and experience. Tammisaari is a charming old town with old wooden houses stretching along the seashore. It's an idyllic small town with shops, cafés and restaurants.
In summer, Stallören’s park area and the terraces of the guest marina are full of life, where people vacation and enjoy the evening sun in the beautiful archipelago environment.
We are about one and half hour away from Helsinki by train (and bus) so it is very convenient to visit our capital also.
There is overall a good vibe in this area, a lot of different conscious communities, workshops and events. In Karjaa (nearby town) there is also another wellness center and a zen buddhist temple where you can visit.
Let’s have a video call after we have received your application so we can see if we are a match. But when you apply, please tell us why you want to volunteer at our place.
Minimum wage is 11€/hour.
Hope to see you soon!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day / 5 days a week.
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I mostly painted some walls, but also helped during the events: this is the part I liked the most, because while helping I could also enjoy these interesting events.
My favourite thing was this community of fantastic people: I felt welcomed and appreciated. I learned a lot from the… read more
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I mostly painted some walls, but also helped during the events: this is the part I liked the most, because while helping I could also enjoy these interesting events.
My favourite thing was this community of fantastic people: I felt welcomed and appreciated. I learned a lot from the… read more