from westminster to häädemeeste

Seven years ago, I decided to open Suurkivi Resort- a simple holiday destination providing a unique experience. Back then life was seemingly pulling me in different directions and to be honest, I found the prospect on leaving Estonia and relocating to the countryside whilst still being in my early twenties incredibly daunting. So I packed my bags and moved to London where I found myself working in luxury retail, where I met many influential people from celebrities to politicians.

My experience living in the Big Smoke was nothing short of spectacular, having been exposed to so many different cultures; lights, sounds… and most importantly I met so many incredible people on my journey, my London family.

During 2017 my family and I received the heart-breaking news that my father had passed away. However, I feel privileged and lucky that he believed in me enough to pass the responsibility and potential of Suurkivi onto me. With ownership of this land being traced back to my great grandfather who built his farmhouse here in 1920, I understandably have an overwhelming connection to the land and making this succeed. It is this connection with the land and nature coupled with the incessant bustle of London that encouraged me to reflect and become flexi-vegan/vegetarian as I like to know what I am eating.

Suurkivi is still a work in progress and there are so many wonderful ideas that are slowly becoming a reality. Even though my dreams and ideas are big, I know that I will get there, as every dream has to start small so that it can eventually flourish. So please come and enjoy my hospitality with an open mind and help by being part of something truly special. For now I have five cabins in which to accommodate guests, all of which are named after birds you can see flying around Suurkivi. All of my guests who have stayed here have provided me with great feedback and have stressed how magical this place is and how difficult they found leaving as they knew they had to return to life away from the positive energy Suurkivi provides.

My mission is not to promote relocating to the countryside, but only to protect nature and make your carbon footprint smaller on this planet through consuming less, shopping smarter, recycling and reuse where we can. This is echoed with my philosophy of taking care of your body and quietening your mind ultimately enhancing our abilities to truly feel and listen.

Carried Estonia in my heart and after six years living abroad and travelling around the world I am back to continue with my unfinished chapter.

If you would like to fund my project, be willing to help or volunteer, it will be very much appreciated and please feel free to contact me! We can create something special together with the aim of sharing the experience with others.

I am thankful for the experiences and challenges I have had in my life and eternally grateful for my family and friends, especially Katrin, who is willing to support, Mari who created my logo and Karet & Egon who helped me last year.

I can't wait to show you around this beautiful and peaceful place full of unfiltered smells of forest and the sea, freshly cracked branches and pine cones underfoot.

I hope you will enjoy your stay and see you soon in Suurkivi Nature Escape!

Love,
Tom x