We are happy to invite you to “Stories Connect,” a spring gathering for the European Visual Practitioners community, set in a small but wonderful Estonia. With its UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town, Tallinn inspires us with stories that connect and create the future.
Event Details
- Date: 23.05 – 25.05 (1 evening and 2 days)
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
The Estonian Chamber of People with Disabilities (close to the old town) - Costs: €185 – when you are a paying member of EVP you get a discount!
- Tickets Include: Entrance and food during the event (travel, accommodation and dinners are not included)
Why Attend?
- Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring community of visual practitioners,
- Discover new approaches to use for your own or your client’s journey,
- Listen, share, and create stories that matter and connect,
- Enjoy the small but diverse city of Tallinn, enhancing your creativity,
- Build meaningful connections and take the next step in your story.
Whether you are a paying or non-paying member, this event is designed for those passionate about visual work and eager to explore new possibilities together. Join us for a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired in a relaxed atmosphere. When you look back on this event, you will find a smile and a sense of creative freedom within yourself.
Program “Stories connect!”
It is all about stories this weekend! Let’s listen, create, share and draw stories that matter. Besides inspiring stories, there’s time for brainstorming, sharing and making new connections.
Friday
18:00 Welcome drinks and dinner in the Old Town upon request.
Saturday
- 10:00 Good morning greet and treat with coffee and tea.
- Creating Stories: an inspiring story of community building based on the example of the Estonian community of Visual Facilitation Practitioners with Kati Orav, Ulvi Salundo, Maarja Jõe, and Epp Reedik.
- Finding Stories: 4 Fold Practice and Storywork for Visual Practitioners with Kati Orav. It is a hands-on session where we explore the approaches of Art of Hosting and Storywork from the perspective of a Visual Facilitation Practitioner.
- Past Stories: Guided tour of Tallinn’s Old Town with sketching breaks. Let the ancient streets of Tallinn inspire your creativity as we blend storytelling with sketching in a guided journey through time.
- Future Stories: EVP Board and Core Team facilitates a talk about the future of our European community.
- 18:00 Wrapping up the day.
Sunday
- 09:00 Good morning with coffee and tea.
- Inner Stories: Useful focuses for living a fuller life with Ave Eero. It is a practical NLP session in which we examine how the chosen focus affects the outcome and determines the story. By changing the focus, you can change the story.
- Stories That Matter: This is an open space session to share, listen, and discover the stories that truly matter. Bring your questions, ideas, and experiences — whether to explore your own path, develop new insights, or teach others. Let’s create something meaningful together.
- Stories to carry on: wrapping up the event.
- 16.00 Saying goodbyes
Location
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a captivating blend of medieval charm and modern innovation. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town enchants visitors with cobbled streets, Gothic spires, and centuries-old architecture, while the city’s vibrant tech scene has earned it the nickname “the Silicon Valley of Europe.” Overlooking the Baltic Sea, Tallinn offers a unique mix of history, culture, and creativity, making it a hub for entrepreneurs, artists, and travelers alike. Whether wandering through ancient alleyways or enjoying the city’s dynamic cafés and digital-forward lifestyle, Tallinn seamlessly bridges the past and the future.
Located right on the edge of the old town, The Estonian Chamber of People with Disabilities will be our venue location.
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How to get to Tallinn
Getting to Tallinn from abroad is easy, as the city is well-connected by air, sea, and land. Here are the main options:
✈ By Air
- Tallinn Airport (Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, TLL) is the main international gateway, offering direct flights from many European cities, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Amsterdam. The airport is just 4 km from the city center, with taxis, trams, and buses providing quick transfers.
- You can also fly to Riga (Latvia) and take a bus or train to Tallinn.
⛴ By Ferry
Tallinn has excellent ferry connections across the Baltic Sea:
- From Helsinki (Finland) – Frequent ferries (2-3 hours)
- From Stockholm (Sweden) – Overnight ferry (14-17 hours)
🚆🚌 By Land
- By Bus – Long-distance buses connect Tallinn with Baltic cities Riga (Latvia) and Vilnius (Lithuania). Operators like FlixBus and Lux Express provide comfortable travel.
- By Train – There is a limited international train service, but once day there is a connection with Baltic cities Riga (Latvia) and Vilnius (Lithuania)
Check here: https://elron.ee/en/Tallinn-Tartu-Riga-Vilnius-train-connection
Accommodation
Although Tallinn is not a big city, we recommend looking into accommodation in the city center, closer to Old Town. There is a very good selection on Booking.com and AirBnB. Ask organisers for recommendations.
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We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable EVP experience!