Gaija - Beni Köhler
Gaija is partly presenting the dream of having a village community-feeling freed from the modern stress-inducing society. At the same time the house is in constant change with almost daily visitors and thus more informed of news and arranging activities that are much more difficult to make in a city. The hostel, organic shop and art courses are living proof of the endless possibilities that arise when people get a chance to unfold themselves, when a shared house demands only half the payment to live in, giving hours of time every day to work on hobbies, art or farming. "It is somehow natural to live in a place where friends come and go and new acquaintances abound. I have always loved to travel to see people, now I can grow vegetables and take care of my child and I have no rush to nowhere. Life comes to me without invitations, and it is really amazing what happens. Sometimes the wish to withdraw from all arises and I can just be alone in my home nest. Here you can choose between social or private life at any time." -Ansku
