christian faith is linked by tradition to wine . for this reasons winemaking skills have been preserved and passed down within monastery walls for centuries . this winemaking tradition continues at the new valamo monastery . the first monastery wines in finland were produced in hein vesi with great dedication at the new valamo monastery . the dessert wines sparkling wines red and white wines and liquors produced at new valamo have ripened and taken on their own unique quality in the peace and quiet of the monastery grounds . the church wine used during worship in many congregations has also often been produced and ripened at new valamo . wine from the new valamo monastery is a welcome memento for loved ones an appreciated gift and a popular way to celebrate a return home after a rewarding monastery visit . welcome to visit the new valamo winery open the summer season open every day 9 00 21 00 winter season open every day 9 00 16 00 welcome to new valamo monastery winery new valamo monastery the new valamo monastery is an active centre of orthodox religious life and culture . located in the beautiful natural surroundings of hein vesi finland the monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year . the monastery s peaceful atmosphere and close proximity to nature provide harried people of today s busy world with a rare opportunity to relax far from the bustle and noise of everyday life . new valamo monastery contact valamon viiniherman ltd. valamon luostari valamontie 42 79850 uusi valamo tel. 358 0 44 425 9222 s e mail valamon.viiniherman at valamo.fi contact new valamo monastery valamon luostari valamontie 42 79850 uusi valamo tel. 358 17 570 111 fax 358 17 570 1510 e mail valamon.viiniherman at valamo.fi