Workplace wellbeing with Marttinen

Energise your team    

Compact yet relaxed recreational evening or day programmes for a work colleagues that not only wish to get together but also to gain new ideas, viewpoints and possibly tools for improving team spirit and results. A four-hour package includes the “Get results with team play” lecture, a festive meal, entertaining programme and last but not least, coffee with a layer cake.

The Old Vicarage offers a magnificent setting for the event which is hosted by coach and entertainer, Juhani Viita. His inspiring lecture about the cornerstones of team play is based on more than 30 years of experience as a sports coach. Viita has work as part of the coaching team for the men’s national volleyball team and has coached volleyball on the national-level in children’s, youth and adult leagues. His latest achievements include gold medal in boys’ U20 national championship (2005) and the silver medal in the women’s national league (2011).

Juhani Viita also provides the evening’s entertainment as he is an experienced performer. Hearty laughs and good times are guaranteed during the show, presented by this popular host. The duration of the programme is 4 hours. The minimum group size is 20 people, but we can tailor the programme for smaller groups as well.

The Peasant’s competition 

... is suitable for those looking for a challenge. The programme includes a traditional country-style competition in the courtyard area of Rajalahti House Museum. The participants compete in events including wood chip throwing, tug of war, sack race, horse shoe throwing and traditional riddles. A meal is served at Marttinen after the challenges. After the meal, a guide introduces the group to the cultural environment of the Heritage Village.

Group size: 15–30 people, duration: 5 hours including the meal.

Old Vicarage outside activities

... improve the group’s team spirit. After breakfast, the group moves to the Marttinen Old Vicarage’s courtyard area. The day’s programme includes various tasks that require teamwork and that improve the group’s team spirit. A tasty lunch prepared by Marttinen’s kitchen is served halfway through the day. At the end of the day, the experiences are discussed as a group and coffee is served with a sweet pastry.

Group size: 15–30 people, duration: 5 hours including the meal.

Track workers’ draisine trip 

... includes a bit of healthy exercise and the thrill of speed. After the morning coffee, the group walks (approx. 1 km) to Pirkanmaa’s Museum Railway, guided by a draisine instructor. Each participant gets to drive their own three-wheel draisine. During the trip, the instructor tells interesting stories about the history of the railway, and the group crosses the Keiturinsalmi Bridge that has views of breathtakingly beautiful lake scenery. After the trip, the group returns to Marttinen for a meal.

Group size: 15–20 people, duration: approximately 3.5 hours including the meal.

Checkpoint trail challenges   

... require wit and grit. The checkpoint trail tasks are customised depending on the time of the year and the size of the group.

The checkpoint activities include Marttinen’s code blocks, logic games, puzzles and archery. The last checkpoint is a meal at Marttinen. The programme is suitable for large groups as well.

Group size: 15–100 people, duration: approximately 3 hours including the meal.

A welcome coffee with a savoury pie is served on arrival at Marttinen. After the coffee, the group takes part in the “Tradition Lives” programme in the atmospheric main room of Rajalahti House Museum. In addition to the compelling entertainment, the group gets to meet the noble vicar, the genial maid, the lazy farm-hand, Taavi and maybe even some other surprise guests.

After the visit to the House Museum, the group heads to the Hali Forest Cottage Museum. The group has plenty of time to explore the museum, and participants can try out a cross-cut saw if they wish. From the Hali Forest Cottage Museum, the group heads to Marttinen Old Vicarage where they get an inspiring dose of brain teasers while playing SmartGames. A tasty lunch is served after the games.

After the lunch, the group returns to the Old Vicarage to attend the “Wellbeing with a positive spirit” lecture which presents ideas, views and tools for growing as a person and to provide a cornerstone for solidarity. Led by Coach Juhani Viita, the group discusses the meaning of values, objectives and attitudes for an individual and a community. After the lecture, it is time to return home.

Example schedule:

• 10:00 am Welcome coffee & savoury pie
• 10:30 am “Tradition lives on” programme
• 1:00 pm Lunch in the main building
• 2:00 pm Inspiration lecture

The duration of the programme is approx. 5 hours.

Price

For adult groups of more than 50 people: €39.50/person
20–50 people: €46.50/person
Ask for an offer for smaller groups. VAT is included in the price.