Latvian Heritage
On the right bank of the Iecava River is a restored windmill. The surrounding farm offers a collection of tools, farm equipment, mechanisms and household objects that are typical of Latvia’s countryside. There is a blacksmith’s operation to visit. On the second Saturday of each May, the thematic event “Springtime Work on the Farm” is organised. A harvest festival is held on the first Saturday of September. Visitors can help to bake bacon pierogi and loaves of bread in a true country oven. The owner offers an informative tour of the area.
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Rye Road
Creative workshop programme: baking rye/wheat bread and meat pies in a wood oven. For groups up to 15 pers., 3 h.
The venue features tools, farm machines, mechanisms and everyday objects that are typical of Latvia’s countryside. These are both in the yard and in the buildings of the enterprise. You can help to bake bacon rolls and loaves of bread in areal country oven. The owners will be happy to provide you with an informative tour.
Water mill that is used for grinding grains: coarse milling, pearling, and making groats. At the annual Sowing Festival and Harvest Festival, the exhibited steam-powered machine and threshing machine can also be seen in action. During festivals, countryside markets and tastings also take place.
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70km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Season
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Accommodation available
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Nearest town
Bauska
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Accepts tourist groups
Accepts individual travellers
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
