The Vivamo Quiet Peninsula (Hiljainen niemi) reaching out into the Lohjanjärvi lake hosts the Chapel of St. Birgitta built in the style of a medieval church of grey stone. The church was nearly entirely built by voluntary workforce. Over 100 volunteers participated in the construction throughout the eight years of building. The chapel was consecrated in 2003. Architect Juhani Risku designed the chapel. The chapel is made from Lohja granite stone blocks. The speciality of the chapel is the colourful stained glass. The chapel primarily serves as a place for composing oneself to prayer as well as a site for small weddings and christening ceremonies. The chapel also makes an interesting sight for tourist groups.

Quiet Garden Finland’s first Quiet Garden was opened in 2007 in Vivamo for every visitor to enjoy silence and make good encounters. The garden is part of the international Quiet Garden organization which hosts over 300 gardens for retreat purposes all over the world.

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