Lärkan – where community meets nature
Lärkan is a welcoming scout lodge offering space for social gatherings, activities, cooking, sauna and overnight stays – surrounded by nature and well suited for both small and large groups.
Premises and equipment
In the hall, where approximately 35 people can dine at the same time, there is a white screen for projection and a projector installed in the ceiling. Two small additional speakers are available in the cupboard, as well as blackout curtains for the windows.
Please note that there is no telephone at Lärkan!
Kitchen:
Running hot water (the water heater holds 300 litres, with sensible use, hot water is sufficient even for larger groups)
Large refrigerator and freezer (both must be empty when you leave the cabin!)
Metos industrial oven with GN dimensions (the oven holds four 1/1 GN trays) Microwave oven Electric kettle (remember to empty it before leaving!)
Coffee maker, Moccamaster, brewing into two pots + filter papers size 1x4 Electric hand mixer and immersion blender 3 thermal flasks
Salt, sugar and a basic selection of spices
Cooking and serving utensils for approximately 60 people. Dinner plates (deep plates and side plates, cutlery, glasses and mugs) for 60 people.
NOTE! Aprons, kitchen towels and household paper are NOT included. Toilet paper MUST NOT be used for this purpose! Please bring your own household paper, kitchen towels and aprons for the cooks.
The medicine cabinet in the kitchen contains basic first-aid supplies for injuries that may occur during camps. If you use any items or notice that something is missing, please inform the office so the supplies can be replenished. Group members should bring their own personal medication.
Sauna:
Wood-fired sauna for approximately 10 people. Running cold water and a wood-fired water boiler are available. About 10 buckets for mixing water and two tubs are provided. There is a changing room that accommodates approximately 10 people. Scouts don´t mind chopping firewood. If your group does not wish, or is unable to do so, please bring your own firewood from a petrol station and fire starters for easier lighting.
Outbuilding / woodshed:
Heated outdoor toilets, lighting and running water. Please bring your own hand towels! The washbasin drains lead to a tank beneath the toilets, so water use should be kept to a minimum. Firewood is available in the woodshed and may be sawn and chopped as needed. A saw, axe and shovel are available.
Accommodation
There are beds with mattresses for 40 people at Lärkans (20 bunk beds in the lower floor sleeping wing, divided into 9 small bedrooms/sleeping cubicles). The small rooms have curtains for the doorways and are equipped with windows.
In addition, there are 10 mattresses on the "sleeping shelf" for floor lodging.
All rooms have lighting and are heated with centrally controlled electric radiators. The house has a ventilation system with a central fan.
Price
Weekend 575 €, weekday 160 €.
Parking
During snow-free seasons, you can drive all the way to the house. A steep hill leads up to the buildings from Ruuhijärvintie. The hill up to Lärkans has no winter maintenance, and it is rarely possible to drive up in winter. Even in summer, the hill can be used for service driving, such as for groceries, but please park at the small sand area at Ruuhijärvintie 1 (about 300 meters to walk).
A few parking spaces are available along the road at Ruuhijärvintie 5. Please park so that other traffic can pass.
Catering
Own catering allowed.
Cleaning
The group renting the cabin is responsible for the cleaning.
In Espoo, there are plenty of cleaning companies that can be hired if the group is unable to clean themselves. Cleaning must be carried out within the rental period or the next day if this has been agreed upon.
Local transport
Bus 245, for example, from the train (Espoo center). 500 meters from the bus stop.