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One journey - many adventures - countless memories The eastern part of Finland is one of Europe‘s last nature resorts, far away from the cities

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Your place to feel good

Our home is in Viekijärvi – a little village in the middle of North Carelias wilderness. The premises is surrounded of forest and is located near the river of Vieki. We share the three hectares of land with our horses and dogs.

The Lodge has an ideal location for several summer and winter activities. But also best to all who are looking for a quite place to enjoy silence and the seclusion of nature.

 
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Our location and how to find us
Our location and how to find us
 
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Traveling by car:
Our home is in Viekijärvi – a little village in the middle of North Carelias wilderness. From Lieksa and also from Nurmes it is only 30 km to this little paradise. To both these towns it has good connections by train and bus. The nearest airport is in Joensuu, which is 130 km away, but also Kuopio is reached quickly with a distance of 150 km.

Traveling by plane:
The nearest airport is Joensuu and is about 130 km away, but also Kuopio with a distance of 180 km is reached fast.
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by train:
The nearest train station is in Lieksa. The station in Joensuu can be reached within 1,5 hours by car.
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by boat/ferry:
When you like to come with your own car by ferry there are several possibilities. You can start in Travemünde or in Rostock and come to Helsinki.
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants       ok
National Historic Sites     ok  
Galleries / Museum       ok
Cinema       ok
Shopping       ok
Lake/river for swimming   ok    
Beach   ok    
Fishing   ok    
Surfing       ok
Canoeing / Kayaking     ok  
White-Water Rafting       ok
Skiing cross-country ok      
Biking ok      
Mountain biking ok      
Inline skating ok      
Hiking     ok  
Wildlife Viewing     ok  
Birding     ok  
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Ranch with Winter Snow Activities, Western Riding Stable, Children's Holiday Company
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 6  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


One journey - many adventures - countless memories The eastern part of Finland is one of Europe‘s last nature resorts, far away from the cities

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Gastronomy available
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


We follow paths along the russian border, ride through untouched nature, past idyllic lakes, over vast swamps and through dense forest. Experience North Carelia through another prospect!

More details of the property


Sled dogs are also at home on our ranch !
Enjoy a sled dog tour.
Whether a day or a whole week!
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for rent available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Family Trips
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (age 6 & up)
  • Help wanted / desirable
  • Fishing
  • Bike rental
  • Barbecues

Additional Animals on the property:


Our Ranch hosts two Finish horses, two warm blooded horses and a Welsh-Iceland-Pony.

Other offers and explanations


Further activities like canoing, hiking and biking are also possible. In autumn we like to "hunt" mushrooms and berries with our guest.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all 5 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Ponies

Trained for / Saddle :
Western, For guided Trail Rides

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


Our horses are ridden in Western style and are secure in the country. Two Finish horses, two warm blooded horses and a Welsh-Iceland-Mix Pony are here at home.
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Cross-Country

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
Young person age 14 & up

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
little demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 110 kg - 240 lbs

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


Through we are a little team we are very flexible and open for your ideas too
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 2 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Indoor boxes - closed stable, Paddock - Pasture
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, especially for Children, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation

Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Trekking, Horse and Dog
 

Guest lodgings
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Guest lodgings
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Comfortable rooms for 2 person next to the stables!

3 Singe / double room(s) :
The Lodge has three comfortable double rooms.
The sanitary facilities are located in the basement.
Typical Finish wood sauna outside.

Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels

4 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:
no details

2 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
On agreement

Amenities - special features:
Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Breakfast on request possible, Full-board on request possible

More information of the Catering:
The mixture of traditional Finish and Swiss kitchen will spoil also your palate. We use fresh and seasonal products from Finland.
 

General information of the accommodation
General information of the accommodation
 
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Special features:
Dogs permitted, No smoking, Sauna, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

 from:
to: 		40,00  Euro / Day
60,00 Euro / Day

Rates of Tens, Tepees,
Hay Stores etc.:

 from:
to: 		20,00  Euro / Day
40,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

 from:
to: 		30,00  Euro / Day
50,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Notes to the rental costs:
We offer you a weekly price including horse, accomodation and half-board.

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 40,00 Euro per day/horse

Notes about the cost:
Included in the price is also the horse's food.

 

Contact
  Company: Spirit of Nature Ltd
  First name: Katarina & Sandro
  Last name: Zeehuisen & Schwander
  Country: Finnland
  Phone: + 358 40 736 24 31
  Phone 2: + 358 40 736 26 30

You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, Slovene

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry