How Lapinlahden Lähde Oy prepares for graduation celebrations
Many people in Helsinki know Lapinlahti. They know the old hospital building, the park, the sea nearby, the café, the exhibitions and the calm atmosphere that makes the place feel different from the rest of the city. Many people may not know the work that happens behind the scenes. Who is behind the everyday operations and manteinance of our center?
Lapinlahden Lähde Oy, which is a social enterprise owned by MIELI Suomen Mielenterveys ry maintains and rents the spaces in Lapinlahden Lähde. They are in charge of one side of the building, keeping it ready for events, workspaces, and cultural activities. Lapinlahden Lähde Oy does important job supporting people’s ability to work and find new paths in life. Although their job is seamless, it is thanks to their everyday operations that the building stays clean, repaired and taken care of.
Renting an event venue in Lapinlahden Lähde is different from renting an ordinary event space: Every euro paid is reinvested in the building and the community. It helps Lapinlahti hospital, a remarkable historical place to stay in active and public use, and it supports local culture, community life and work opportunities. This building is very important for many people in Helsinki.
Ylioppilasjuhlat or graduation celebrations, are among the warmest moments of the spring season. Families gather to mark an important achievement, and the house fills with flowers, movement, conversation and joy. For this day, our team prepares each venue with care, based on the wishes and practical needs of the client.
Every reservation is handled personally, so families have someone who knows their celebration and can help with the details. Some of our spaces are more flexible than others, and we offer different price options because we believe that important life moments should still be possible to celebrate in a meaningful setting.
Graduation day often brings several celebrations to Lapinlahde Lähde at the same time. Before the day, our team prepares individual signs for each celebration. We also create maps to help people find the right space without stress. We think that this small details matter.
When guests arrive, our team is there to guide them. Some visitors know Lapinlahden Lähde well. Others are coming for the first time. Either way, we want the beginning of the celebration to feel easy and welcoming.
For Satu, who works in our customer service team, these days feel meaningful every year.
“It feels like an honour to have the possibility to welcome so many people celebrating here.”
In recent years, our CEO has welcomed the graduates with roses. It is a small gesture, that demonstrate that we are grateful that families choose Lapinlahden Lähde for such a special day.
The setting also becomes part of the celebration. The house is calm, but never empty of life. The café brings people together, exhibitions are often open around the building, and in early summer the surroundings are in bloom. The sea is close, which feels like a quiet luxury in the middle of Helsinki. In the evening, the sunset can fill the house with shades of yellow, coral and red.
A graduation celebration is personal. It belongs to the graduate, the family and the people who have supported them along the way. At Lapinlahti, it can also become part of a larger story: the preservation of a historic building, the support of local culture and the life of a community that keeps this unique place open and meaningful.
If you are still looking for a last-minute venue for a graduation celebration, contact us, and we will help you see whether Lapinlahden Lähde could be the right place for your day
