Short Description
Curious about the cosmos, consciousness, the nature of the mind, and the unknown? If you’re drawn to exploring deeper dimensions — whether metaphysical, psychological, mystical, or quantum molecular — this program offers the support and space to contemplate, process, and develop your ideas and perspectives. It’s an opportunity to imagine new possibilities, envision future horizons, and explore better ways of being, purpose, and understanding.
Way Beyond is a transdisciplinary program that brings together open-minded, curiosity-driven individuals interested in expanding our understanding of reality, perception, and how we experience it. Share your perspectives and be inspired by fellow deep thinkers and explorers of the unknown, all eager to transcend the boundaries of mind, matter, and the mundane.
Eligibility
This program is designed for curious, questioning, open-minded, and critically thinking individuals from across the fields of art, creativity, science, and research. We welcome applications from artists, writers, creatives, philosophers, scientists, researchers, psychologists, visionary thinkers, innovators, mystics, and other explorers of the unknown who are engaged with or interested in areas such as, but not limited to:
Philosophy / Metaphysics / Cosmology / Mathematics / Physics/ Psychedelic Research / Psychology / Neuroscience / Meditation Mysticism / Spirituality / Future Studies / Posthumanism/ Data Sciences / Artificial Intelligence / Post-Singularity
- Minimum age is 24 (in 2026)
- A university degree (minimum BA), exceptions may be made for individuals with relevant experience
- Only individual applicants (Duos, please send two separate applications and mention the other in the “extra notes”)
- Children are not permitted in the residency
- Pets are not permitted in the residency for health and shared living environment reasons.
- Acknowledgment regarding health and well-being: Due to the nature of activities such as meditation and the absence of distractions, which may bring forth traumatic memories and sensations, it is important to note that this program may not be suitable for individuals coping with severe trauma, addictions, or serious mental disorders.
- Acknowledgment Regarding Psychedelic Research: While the program supports individuals working in and interested in this field, it is important to note that the use of psychedelics is still illegal in Finland and, therefore, cannot be part of this program.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- private bedroom incl. towels and bedlinen (Note: There are large working desks also in each bedroom)
- fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities
- wifi in all spaces
- traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna
- meditation hall/yoga mats, cushions & benches
- Two residency cars (with automatic gears) for getting around the region
- rowing boat on the lake nearby
- bicycles
- Pick-up service for arrivals and departures — See how to get here
- Orientation & introduction to get you settled in
Entry Fee
Regular fee: 1950 € / person
Financially supported fee (limited availability): 1350 € / person
Contributor’s fee (optional): 2610 € / person
All fees include the registration fee (120€ / person, non-refundable, to be paid only if/when becoming selected). All the residents have accommodation in a private bedroom.
Location
Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 November 2025
Website Link: https://www.arteles.org/residency.html
