Arts and Organics
A DAY TOUR IN MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA AREA 2010
At 11:30 Lunch at Peltola Organic Farm. Starters salad and salted fish, main course steak, warm vegetable dish, smoked fish or meatballs; bread, drinks, dessert and coffee in a buffet. - Matti, the farmer himself, will tell stories about life on an organic farm during lunch.
At 1 pm Serlachius Museum Gösta
In the museum the guides will show us the national art treasures from the golden era, as well as old European art dating back as far as the 1400s. One of the most significant private collections in the Nordic countries consists of the works of Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simberg, Helene Schjerfbeck and Emil Wikström, among others.
At 2:15 pm Mänttä church
G.A.Serlachius donated the church, located right next to the Serlachius - museum Gustaf. The guided tour takes us to the church that was completed in 1928.
At 3 pm Name day coffee of Miss Sissi
We will enjoy our after-church coffee in the true 1800s style at the Serlachius Museum Gustaf, with the paper master´s lovely daughter, Miss Sissi. She will celebrate her name day in 1894 with us.
The impressive museum building was completed in 1934 to serve as the head office for the forest company G.A. Serlachius Oy.
At 3:45 pm Shopping at Myllyranta Decor Centre
We will still have time for shopping in the former mill and engine shed of the Serlachius company. Myllyranta Decor Centre is filled with art, as well as Middle and South European design.
Cost EUR 37 per person for a group of 16-40 persons.
Reservation and information: Mänttä Travel/Info, info@manttavilppulamatkailu.fi
Tel +358 (0) 400 757 222
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Welcome to the Lake District North of Tampere!
2010 and 2011
A Cultural Day in
Mänttä-Vilppula
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Programme
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Arrival at the Serlachius Museum Gustaf, also
known as the "White House", in Mänttä
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A coffee break at Café Sissi: Café Sissi is
named after the younger daughter of G.A. Serlachius, the founder of the
Mänttä paper mill, a pioneer of the Finnish paper industry and a well-known
patron of arts.
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A film screening: The Film gives the visitors
an insight into the history of Finnish paper industry.
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A visit to the Exhibition "Veterans" (until 12.2010): The exhibition illustrates the wartime experiences as they were
lived by the veterans. The visitor gets an idea of what it was like to live
during that time in Finland.
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A guided tour of the Church of Mänttä:
The Church was built in 1928, owing to the generous donation by G.A.
Serlachius to the congregation. It is located next to the "White House".
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Lunch at cafe-restaurant "Autereen Tupa": The
cafe-restaurant is located in a historical building next to the Joenniemi
Manor. It is named after the famous Finnish sculptor Hannes Autere and simply
means Autere´s House.
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The restaurant offers an extensive buffet
table with cold starters, a choice of several main courses, fish and
vegetables, several side dishes, dessert and coffee.
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A guided tour of the Gösta Serlachius Museum
of Fine Arts: The Museum presents a unique collection of classics of Finnish
art and old European paintings dating back to the 15th century. The museum
has one of the most important collections in private ownership in the Nordic
countries. Here you can see the works of Albert Edelfelt, Akseli
Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simberg, Helene Schjerfbeck, and Emil Wikström.
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Shopping in Vilpun Vintti: Souvenirs and
crafts by local entrepreneurs
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A farewell coffee and a presentation from the
owner of the Peltola Organic Farm
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The owner tells about life on the farm.
Peltola Organic Farm is an idyllic bed & breakfast combining century-old
farm buildings with modern conveniences.
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Price: 37 €/ person,
for a group of 10-30 persons
Duration: Approx. 4
hours
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Culture and countryside
in Mänttä-Vilppula and Ruovesi
Summer 2010 or 2011
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Programme
The group arrives in Mänttä at the Serlachius
Museum Gustaf, also known as the "White House" at 11 o´clock.
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11:00
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Coffee at Café Sissi
Café Sissi is named after the younger daughter
of G.A. Serlachius, the founder of the Mänttä paper mill, a pioneer of the
Finnish paper industry and a well-known patron of arts.
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11:20
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A guided tour of the exhibition "Lapsuus" (translated.
Childhood) and other exhibitions held in the Serlachius Museum Gustaf.
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12:50
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A guided tour of the Church of Mänttä
The Church was built in 1928, owing to the
generous donation by G.A. Serlachius to the congregation. It is located next
to the "White House".
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13:30
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Lunch at the Peltola Organic Farm, where the host
tells about life on the farm.
The Peltola Organic Farm is an idyllic bed
& breakfast combining century-old farm buildings with modern conveniences.
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14:30
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Shopping in Vilpun Vintti:
Vilpun Vintti is a tourist spot, where you
can find four different companies selling e.g. crafts by local entrepreneurs and
local delicatessen.
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16:00
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A tour of the Mäkelä Holiday Cabins in
Ruovesi, +coffee and a sandwich
The Mäkelä Holiday Cabins has well-equipped
cottages of different sizes complete with sauna on the shore of Lake Mäkelänjärvi.
It offers Bed & Breakfast services and guided nature excursions year
round. For more information visit: www.makelanlomatuvat.com
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17:30
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End of programme and a journey home
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Price 45 €/ person,
for a group of 15-40 people
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
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Inquiries & reservation: Mänttä Travel/Info
info@manttavilppulamatkailu.fi
Tel.: +358 400757222
