ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Founded in 2019 in Oravisalo, Rääkkylä, Hakoniemi residence is a peaceful and inspiring working environment, located and inspired by the beautiful lake-side nature of Northern Saimaa archipelago. We would like to offer a residency place for sustainable work plans of different kinds, and an interest to the natural environment.
The residence is suitable for artists, musicians, writers, artisans, designers, researchers and architects among others.
OPEN CALL 
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.  
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, kick-sledges “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.
RESIDENCY FEES
HAVU BEDROOM 12 m2
220 € one week
350 € two weeks
500 € per month
Additional persons 100 € per week
KÄPY BEDROOM 7 m2
200 € one week
330 € two weeks
480 € per month
Additional persons 100 € per week
Temporary visitors to be agreed separately
Use of loom 50€ excl. materials
More info: https://hakoniemi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hakoniemiluovatila/
 
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