Vilkkoni - animal assisted nature based wellbeing services
Mindfulness in nature with horses and donkeys, goats and sheep. Cuddling rabbits and feeding chicken.
We strive for sustainability in everything we do, especially ethical keeping of animals. Our animals are assistants and co-workers in social pedagogical work, not production units.
No iron -horses: no bit, no iron shoes, open barn and wooded large and versatile paddocks.
We strive for sustainability in everything we do, especially ethical keeping of animals. Our animals are assistants and co-workers in social pedagogical work, not production units.
No iron -horses: no bit, no iron shoes, open barn and wooded large and versatile paddocks.
Our services:
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Tour of animal kingdom: A personally guided visit to animals' homes to see how they live - horses, ponies, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits and chicken. Feeding and petting the animals is allowed under guidance. 35 € 1-5 persons. Larger groups, please ask for an offer. The tour takes about 45 minutes. Campfire for roasting your own picnic for 15€ extra.
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A moment with a horse (or a donkey): Experience the presence of the warm and caring horse spirit. A private hour with your chosen animal, grooming, playing, a walk in the woods, a groundwork lesson to learn to communicate with horses, a (western) riding or driving lesson, you name it. 40€ (1-2 persons). A card for five private horse moments 180 €. Suitable for 5-99-year-olds.
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Lead riding on a horse, Shetland pony or donkey 27 €. 15 to 20 minutes lead riding on the arena or on a forest path. 5 time card 120 €. Family discount: the first rider 27 €, the following riders on the same animal 15 €/person). Rider's maximum weight 80 kg on a horse, 45 kg on the ponies, 35 kg on a donkey. A ramp for wheel chair available (need of extra hands to be expressed on booking, extra fee).
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Horse carriage or sleigh ride 80 €. A short ride in the borderland country road and fields, in snow season in a one horse open sleigh, during the bare ground season in four wheel carriage. One hour in total, including the harnessing (which you can take part in) and getting to know the horse, as well as a hot/cold drink (according to the season) after the ride. The vehicles fit 3 adults and children in their laps. If the group is bigger, we'll make shorter rounds and the waiting people may entertain themselves watching the other animals in the meanwhile.
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Pony cart or sleigh ride 45€. A round in the fields and borderland country roads in a pony cart or sleigh, depending on the season. Includes getting to know the pony and taking part in harnessing, as well as a hot or cold drink after the ride (according to the season). One adult and one child or up to four children (accompanying adults may of course walk along). If the group is bigger, we'll make shorter rounds and the waiting people may entertain themselves watching the other animals in the meanwhile.
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Mindfullness walk with goats and sheep. A kilometre's walk in the woods accompanied by friendly and curious animals, mindfullness exercises along the way. 25 € / 1-5 people, 45-60 minutes.
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Path of Lanterns: an easy half a kilometre's walk in the dark on a path lit with lanterns. Mindfulness exercises along the way. Suitable also for the elderly and slightly disabled (not for wheel chair, though), benches for resting all along the path. 15 € / first person, 5 € / additional person. Goat or sheep to accompany you for 10 € extra. About 30 minutes depending on the pace you wish to walk in. Available from October to January.
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Ponypicnic: An hour's walk in the woods with ponies and/or donkeys, a little picnic included (homemade juice and biscuits or buns) 40 € person, children under 10 yrs accompanied by a parent go free.
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In search of wild food: A trip into woods and meadows to learn about edible wild plants. Available from May to September. 1-3 persons 35 € (an hour roughly). Groups of 4-10 people 100 € / 2 hours.
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Animal clubs: 17,50 € / meeting, serial cards: 85 € / 5 meetings, 160€ / 10 meetings. 60 min/meeting.
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Bookings by phone or Whatsapp message +358 40 7667591, email ailavilkka(at)gmail.com or contact form below. We also provide programmes for groups.
Location and contact |
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We are located quite near the Russian border. The sleigh and carriage rides take you to the vicinity of the border zone. Therefore please heed the instructions of your guide.
Phone: +358 40 7667591
email: ailavilkka@gmail.com
Address:
Kiurulantie 152, 55100 Imatra, Finland
Phone: +358 40 7667591
email: ailavilkka@gmail.com
Address:
Kiurulantie 152, 55100 Imatra, Finland