*SUPERIOR* – ONE DAY FORAGING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
PRESENTATION
Tallberg shares his foraging philosophy and experiences with wild edible plants.
FORAGING
Under Tallberg’s guidance, participants will learn to identify ten wild edible plants, explore different terrain types where these plants can be found, understand foraging methods and discover their edible parts and flavour profiles.
KITCHEN
Tallberg provides instructions on how to prepare, clean and store these plants.
THREE COURSE LUNCH
A delicious, nutritious, and educational lunch is prepared together under Tallberg’s guidance. This hands-on experience helps solidify the course learnings through “muscle memory,” making it easier to adapt the use of these plants into daily life, whether for professional or personal use.
SIGNED COPY OF FORAGER’S COOKBOOK FLORA
Identification guides for 122 wild edible plants
130 recipes featuring these plants
Preservation tips for 69 plants
Cultural history and nutritional insights
Accessible plant science
DETAILS
Location: Ateljé Sami Tallberg OR your preferred venue & location – nationwide and globally
Price: € 135,00 + VAT per person
Duration / Participants: Four hours / Up to 15 people per session
BOOK simply by sending Sami the date and location – a reply within 24 hours guaranteed!
Unique pop up restaurant serving pescovegetarian and vegan wild food lunch daily within boutique hotel Matri House, in beautiful Mathildedal.
Finland Prize-winning artist Sami Tallberg is a rare spirit whose avant-garde way of life is emanated in his creative work. All of his acts are a continuous, multidisciplinary homage to gastronomy, foraging, everyone’s rights and ancestral knowledge – contemporised to twenty-first-century.
SAMPLE MENU LUNCH (DAILY 11 am / 1pm) 49 €
Green Salad with Salted Lemon
Mixed Tomatos, Basil and Tar
Tabbouleh du jour
Bread, Early Harvest Olive Oil and Pink Balsamico
Fillet of Whitefish with Sauce Petronella
OR
Cauliflower Steak, Abruzzo Lentils and Hyssop
Bilberries with Matcha Créme and Bee Pollen
OR
Strawberries & Black Currant Leaf Sabayon
DRINKS
Ambient Tea Pairing 15 (includes two teas)
Crémant de Bourgogne 15
Champagne 25
White/Rose/Red 15/17/19
Lager 11
Supernatural Tisane / Coffee 5
Lean-to for evening gatherings and overnight stays.
The landscape is dominated by summer pastures for sheep, a cultivated valley, forest nature and an impressive cliff with stunning views in the background.
Built in 2022 for our own family, using logs felled and carved by myself.
• Plank benches by the fire, a sturdy grill with a pan hook, dry firewood, ample counter space, a dining set, and an eco-toilet (composting toilet).
• The shelter is built on a rocky base. The frame is hand-carved from aspen from our own forest, the logs crafted by the owner himself. Linen strips were installed between the logs during assembly for tight insulation. The floor is made from 28 mm tongue-and-groove pine boards. The roof is covered with bitumen felt (quiet even in the rain) and the shelter is equipped with a mosquito net.
• During your stay or visit, you’ll have the chance to meet our farm’s animals—currently (as of 2025) 13 sheep, 6 lambs, and 8 chickens.
• If you wish, you can wake up to the crowing of our traditional Finnish rooster, Lari.
• Please note: open fires are strictly prohibited during forest.
There has been 50 visitors by these years.
The Vuohensaari campsite is located in Salo, just over four kilometers from the city center. On this small island, you can enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by the sea and forest.
The campground offers a variety of accommodation options: there is space for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. For those seeking comfort, there are cozy camping cabins and rooms. The service building has cooking and washing facilities, and a wood-fired sauna can be heated on request.
Vuohensaari has a café-restaurant that is open during the summer season. The sunny terrace invites you to relax and enjoy the island scenery.
Vuohensaari has plenty to offer for all ages! Spend the day at the beach, explore the island’s nature trail, play with the kids at the playground, play mini golf, or try stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing – everything is within easy reach. There is a secure, lockable storage for bicycles.
Vuohensaari is also a lively center for events and celebrations. The island hosts summer theater performances and dances – check out the event calendar and find your favorite! Welcome to Vuohensaari!
Full privacy for special occasions.
Enjoy unique Mathildedal tranquility in a cosy six-room harbour hotel in the heart of village. The entire hotel, restaurant and sauna are available for your private use from 8am to midnight (extra hours at extra cost). Restaurant services and meals are tailored to your needs. The package also includes 3 hours of sauna per day and a refreshing cold-water swimming opportunity.
Meals and activities and their prices will be discussed separately.
Your Own Hotel is available:
– any day from November to January
– on weekdays in February, March and October
The harbour is also accessible by seaplane or helicopter!
Heritage Chicken Eggs
Heritage chicken eggs laid on real straw bedding and hand-collected from free-range chickens that roam outdoors year-round are available in our online store or directly from the farm. These eggs have strong shells, and their size and color depend on the hen. They are usually creamy white or beige. Wouldn’t it be boring if they were all the same?
The hens are fed with feed milled from our farm’s own organic grain, supplemented with conventional, GMO-free, and fishmeal-free concentrate from a local mill. In addition, they eat sprouted grain daily in winter and fresh grass in summer. No antibiotics, vaccines, or hormones are used – we care for our heritage chickens the traditional, natural way.
The Egg Shop
There is always a small Egg Shop open on the farm. You’ll also find other local farm products there. In summer, the hens roam the pasture, and you can peek at them from behind the fence. Payment is cash or MobilePay via self-service, and during opening hours, card payment is also available. You can explore the shop’s offerings in our online store.
Full-Service Poultry Store
We offer complete supplies for chickens and other pets, including feed and accessories. Pick up from the farm’s barn store or order through the online shop.
Matri House is a charming boutique accommodation located in the historic ironworks village of Mathildedal on Finland’s southwest coast. Built in 1840 and carefully restored, the wooden house combines original atmosphere, timeless design, and relaxed Nordic comfort.
The house features six individually decorated guest rooms designed for restful stays. Each room includes high-quality Matri beds created to support deep, restorative sleep. Guests also have access to inviting shared spaces, comfortable lounges, a veranda, and a peaceful garden with apple trees.
During the summer season, individual rooms can be booked for relaxing holidays and nature getaways. At other times of the year, the entire house is available for private use, making it ideal for family gatherings, small retreats, or team stays.
Matri House is located within walking distance of Mathildedal’s restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and marina, and right next to the nature experiences of Teijo National Park.
Step onto the ancient trail and walk through the stories of an Iron Age trading site. Rikalanmäki comes alive – tales of trade and the spirit of the ancient era surround you at every step.
Rikalanmäki is one of Finland’s best-known and most significant Late Iron Age archaeological sites. Along the trail, you can imagine a time when the area thrived with life and encounters. From the excavated graves of Rikalanmäki, the Gicel sword was discovered – one of the rarest named swords in Europe, with only two found in Finland. The original is housed in the National Museum, and at Ravintola Rikalan Krouvi you can admire its faithfully restored replica. Step onto the ancient trail and let the Gicel sword awaken the stories of the past. You can explore the ancient trail independently, free of charge, or join a guided tour for an additional fee. Guided tours can be booked at Restaurant Rikala’s Krouvi.
At Restaurant Krouvi, the Gicelin Burger awaits – a memorable dish crafted from responsibly sourced, locally produced Finnish ingredients, crowned with the striking Gicelin Sword. Every bite tells a story, blending local flavors with the spirit of history.
Step into history. Feel the stories. Taste the Gicel experience.
Metsäketun Pizzeria Take-Away is a food cart where you can pick up incredibly delicious artisan pizzas. The ingredients for the pizzas are the soul of the restaurant. Some of the ingredients are grown on Metsäketun’s own farm in Salo’s Kisko, and other ingredients come from producers as close as possible. You won’t find traditional pizzas at this cart, but you will find even more incredible new taste experiences. There are cheese-, vegetable- and meat-pizzas on offer. Many of our vegetable-pizzas are also available completely vegan. We also make our own gluten-free pizzas, which have received a lot of praise.
Metsäketun Pizzeria has operated as a summer restaurant at Taivasmaa Farm in Salon Kisko for the last three years, but now for the first time in the winter of 2025-2026, it will also be available from this food cart in the center of Salo. So come and experience an incredible taste experience!
We provide charter and public transportation services in the Southwest Finland and in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Our office is located in Salo.
We offer buses and coaches of different sizes, well-equipped for charter services. You can concentrate on planning your trip, knowing you have a reliable vehicle and a professional driver. Contact our charter sales for more information.
We also operate direct fast service transports between Turku and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport six times every day both directions. In addition we transport passengers between Lohja and Helsinki several times a day.
You can purchase single tickets from Matkahuolto’s online store. Single tickets are also available from the driver.