Hakoniemi Residency

Residence is open for applications. Please tell us your requested length and time of stay and attach a portfolio / cv to your application with a work plan for the residency period. Please state if you are interested in using a loom during your stay or any other special wishes you might have.

There are two rooms in the residence and a room is assigned per application. However, two people (working pair etc.) can apply for the same room. Please note that second person cannot be added after submitting the application.

Please send an open application to residency@hakoniemi.com with subject ‘Application for Residency’.

Pets are welcome to Hakoniemi residency if agreed beforehand. Please mention it in your application, if you wish to take your pet with you to the residency period.

Please note that the residency period is shared with another applicant, please let us know in your application if you wish to have the applied residency period all by yourself. Please note that when booking the entire house, the price includes both bedrooms.

Families are also welcomed to apply to Hakoniemi.

Facilities

The residence offers work space for artists and creators. The 82 square meter house has two bedrooms. Kitchen, living room, indoor sauna, bathroom and toilet facilities are all shared between the residents. The well-equipped kitchen, work space, piano, indoor sauna, bicycles, Kicksled “potkukelkka” (in the winter time) are at the guests’ disposal free of charge. There is also a private beach, lean-to shelter laavu and barbecue facilities for the residents.

In the vicinity of the beach, the Quiet House offers a place for tranquility surrounded by birds and a lake. Outdoor sauna is available for an additional charge. There is a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, television and a fast 30 Mbps internet connection in the residency.

Work Space & Barn Gallery

The use of the work space and the barn gallery is split between two residents. It is possible to work either in or outdoors. The old barn building has a 25 square meter heated work space with two work stations. The same building has a 50m2 barn gallery. For an additional fee, the loom can be found at the village house 3 km away.

Arriving To Hakoniemi

Hakoniemi is located in Oravisalo, Rääkkylä, North Karelia, Finland. The Northern Saimaa archipelago can conveniently be reached by a ferry or bridges. The airport, bus and train stations are within one hour radius.

All prices include pick up from train station, nearest bus stop in Rääkkylä or at Joensuu airport. Weekly trips to the grocery store will be arranged as well.

Nearest train stations: Kitee (46km), Joensuu (52km) 

Hakoniemi residency would like to support guests to think about environment when planning their travels – we are happy to help with planning environmentally friendly travels from Finland/abroad.

Residency fees

320 € one week,

450 € two week,

600 € per month

HAVU BEDROOM 12m2

In the 12 square meter bedroom, you sleep sweetly in the coniferous forest. Bedroom amenities include a double bed, wardrobe, bedside table and a night light. Additional persions 150 € per week.

Common Spaces

The atmospheric log house has a kitchen, lounge, an indoor sauna, a bathroom and a toilet. There is also a piano and a well-equipped kitchen in the main area of the house.

Studio & Gallery

The old barn building has a 25 square meter heated work space with two work stations. The same building has a 50m2 barn gallery. For an additional fee, the loom can be found at the village house 3 km away.

Website link: https://www.hakoniemi.com/en/artist-residency