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Kirsi @ Metsä Kolo

I am Kirsi Timonen from Pudasjärvi, Ranua's neighbouring municipality. I have university education in the science of translation and have made my main career in expert positions at Nokia in Oulu. After getting a family of my own, I really began to dream of moving to the countryside. After the birth of my youngest child, the dream came true. Our original idea was to return to my and my spouse's home district in Pudasjärvi, but life took us a few kilometers from the border of Pudasjärvi, to the village of Kelankylä in Ranua.

Years passed and the children grew up until my parental leave ended. The question "What now?" arose in my head, and I began to wonder what truly interests me and what are the opportunities available in my new place of residence. I had already been following the growth of tourism in the area in the media, and the industry began to interest me. So in 2018 I applied for and entered a training course (organised by the University of Lapland), the aim of which was to train employees for the field of tourism.

A couple more years of silence followed before further action. In January 2021, I saw an article in the local paper Kuriiri titled “In Metsä Kolo you get close to nature. From buying a family forest to becoming a local tourism entrepreneur ”. As I read the story, my interest just grew and it sounded like the kind of responsible nature tourism job I had been dreaming of.

A month later I called Alexandra as I wanted to hear more about Metsä Kolo. At that point I didn't believe in any job opportunities really, because Kuriiri had told me how the coronavirus had struck at a critical time for the company. In a roundabout way and with some luck, I was, however, able to start a work trial at Lapin Metsäläinen at the end of April 2021.

My work has been nicely varied, diverse and very interesting, as I have been able to dive into the world of Metsä Kolo from many different angles and view and experience Lapin Metsäläinen from many different perspectives. I believe that in this company, I will some day be able to realize my years-long dream of combining my language training and nature enthusiasm in a professional sense…

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We prefer high-quality and ecological domestic alternatives in our materials

Finnish design beds

We want to pamper our guests with luxurious nighttime sleep, so we have chosen Hilja beds by the Finnish family business MATRI. The beds have been handmade in their own factory using 100% natural materials. MATRI also has material safety at heart, which is why all of their products use only environmentally friendly, certified materials produced in Europe. This ensures an exceptionally clean, breathable and safe sleeping environment.

Horsehair futons

We want to pamper our guests with soothing sleep. The futon mattress gives the body proper support so that the muscles do not have to tense while sleeping. The perfectly breathable mattress is made only of pure natural materials. With horsehair, a very durable and airy layer can be created in the futon, which brings a little surface softness together with the layers of organic cotton and wool. The futons are handmade in Pori by the same family business where the ecological blankets and pillows we have chosen also come from.

Duvets and pillows

We want to pamper our guests with natural Finnish products. Duvets and pillows of Finnsheep wool are an ecological choice, as they biodegrade in soil. Wool is inherently fireproof so it does not require the addition of fire protection chemicals and is also otherwise a chemical-free product. The bedding does not make you sweat even in hot weather as it efficiently evaporates the moisture it absorbs and stays comfortably warm in the cold and damp. Our impressive bedding is handmade in Finland by the company called Porin Villa ja Peite, using surplus raw materials produced nearby.

Duvet covers and pillowcases

We want to pamper our guests with soft linen sheets. Jesus linen sheets are made to last, experience and see a lot, even for generations. The material of linen is beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly natural fiber. Linen is heavy, smooth and stiffer. Breathable linen retains its coolness when hot and warms even in cooler places.
The comfort and softness of the fabric only increase with washing. Finlayson wanted to make the most durable sheets in the world, for which they took the model of the Turin shroud that has survived to this day.

Towels

We want to pamper our guests with the best towels. The weaving at Lapuan Kankurit, the manufacturer of our towels, is of Nordic design, inspired by Finland's pure and rugged nature. The fourth generation family business weaves responsibly, while respecting the environment. Only natural raw materials such as linen and wool are used. High-quality textiles last for decades when properly cared for.