Telescope view of the tree.

The Culture Trail

Telescope view of the tree.

The Culture Trail between the Saari Residence and Mietoinen bay is maintained collaboratively within the project Mietoistenlahti – Experiences in Nature for Everyone by Saari Residence for artists and the Association for Nature Conservation in Mynämäki Region. This recreational route is almost half a kilometre long and displays contemporary art. The exhibition is open for everyone year-round.

Culture Trail exhibition 25.5.2024–11.5.2025

Made by the Helsinki-based art collective Bee Company, Three of Bowls is a site and season-specific work of art that interacts with the surrounding vegetation, weather and soil. It is made from wood left over from the renovation of the Saari Residence’s manor house, as well as stones and vegetation existing in the area, and other materials. Located next to a beautiful seaside meadow, the piece will be on display until the spring of 2025.

The ceremonial grand reveal of the Three of Bowls took place at the Saari Residence’s Harvest Party for alumni and stakeholders in August 2024. In the grand reveal, Ina Niemelä, Aino Aksenja and Ingvill Fossheim – the creators of the work – echoed the themes of tarot cards: harvested fruit and apples, bunches of flowers and other signs of plentifulness that suggest celebration, but also prosperity.

Getting there

The Culture Trail’s address is Saarenrantatie 21, 23140 Hietamäki. From the crossroads leading to the manor, walk on for about 50 metres, and the Culture Trail is on the right side of the road. Alternatively, the Trail is accessible from the parking lot of the birdwatching towers at Saarentie 230, 23140 Hietamäki. Parking spaces are available in the parking area leading to the bird observation tower, located along Saarentie, and next to the Sillankari bird observation tower along Saarenrantatie.

Visitors on the Culture Trail are kindly requested to avoid moving around in the manor area to ensure peace and quiet for everyone working and residing in the Residence.

Accessibility

The Culture Trail is accessible by car. There are parking spaces along Saarentie in the car park leading to the birdwatching tower, as well as close to the Sillankari birdwatching tower along Saarenrantatie. The Culture Trail is a gravelled path about 500 metres long. There are
level differences along the trail which means that the trail is not accessible independently, for example by wheelchair.

Partners

We have partnered with the Mynämäki Region Nature Conservation Association in the upkeep of the Culture Trail.