Z/S “Paldaži” ir 19. gadsimta Vidzemes lauku sēta un bioloģiskā saimniecība Limbažu novadā, kas apzināti kopj un saglabā Latvijas vēsturisko un kultūras mantojumu, tai skaitā lībisko. Saimniecību vada Andrejs Kovaļovs, kurš attīsta aitkopību, biškopību, kokamatniecību un pieredzes tūrismu, radot iespēju viesiem iepazīt gan tradicionālo lauku dzīvi, gan mūsdienīgu bioloģisko saimniekošanu.

Apmeklētājiem tiek piedāvāta īsa ekskursija, kuras laikā iespējams iepazīt Paldažu apkārtnes vēsturi, saimniecības stāstu, Paldažu dižosi un bišu dzīvi. Savukārt izvērstā ekskursijā iekļauts arī dravas apmeklējums, neliela vaska sveču liešanas darbnīca un atpūta ar karstiem vai aukstiem dzērieniem.

No maija līdz oktobrim saimniecībā noteiktos datumos tiek piedāvātas vakariņas un pusdienas ar jēra gaļas ēdieniem. Maltītes iespējams baudīt tikai pēc iepriekšēja pieraksta.

“Paldaži” piedāvā autentisku lauku pieredzi, kas apvieno dabas tuvumu, senās sētas vidi un mierīgu gaisotni. Šī ir vieta, kur iespējams sajust Vidzemes lauku raksturu, iepazīt bioloģiskās saimniekošanas principus un uzzināt vairāk par Paldažu vēsturisko mantojumu.

This is a unique opportunity to watch the work of various craftspeople (amber workers, jewellers, weavers, seamstresses, etc.) and purchase their masterful work. You will see the world’s longest amber necklace (123 m, 19 kg!!), which was made with bits of amber that were contributed by local residents. Creative workshops are organised for children.

Metsavenna Farm organises forest brethren (or brothers) expeditions for visitors to search out forest brothers in their hideouts, visit an underground bunker, hear true stories of life after WWII, have a taste of home-brew and sing old songs along with the master. The more adventurous can stay a night in the bunker, while in winter a sledding hill is opened for snowy downhill rides.
Who were forest brothers? Thousands of men escaped from the repressions of new regimes into forests during and after World War II, they built underground bunkers for year-round dwelling. Soviet authorities ruthlessly hunted them down and most of the people hiding in forests were either killed or imprisoned and deported to Siberia.

This route offers most unusual views.  Seda is the only town in Latvia with Soviet-era planning from the middle of the last century, featuring a central square and streets stretching from it in a star pattern.  The architectural style of apartment and public buildings is rather exotic.  The Seda Swamp yielded peat moss during the first period of Latvia’s independence and is one of the largest industrial and environmental territories of its kind in Latvia and the Baltic States.  Former peat fields have partly become flooded and are overgrown with reeds, thus creating an outstanding environment for nesting water birds and migrating birds which rest at the swamp.  Peat is still being extracted, and perhaps you will be lucky enough to spot the “little peat moss train.”

Route information from Latvijas Lauku forums

Puises „centrā” uz vienstāvu koka mājiņas jumta izveidota skatu platforma. No tās paveras laba ainava uz ciemu, ostu un piekrastes kadiķu laukiem.

Nice rest in a country house, which is located 2 km from Aizkraukle city and 1.5 km from Aizkraukle railway station. The recreation complex is suitable for relaxation for two or a group of friends, up to 25 people.

The holiday home has three separate rooms with double beds. Can accommodate up to 16 people with extra beds.

In a separate building there is a party hall with a sauna and a hot tub. There is also a black bath. There are tent and caravan sites in the area. For active recreation, there are bicycle rental, Nordic walking, horse riding, museum of horse saddlery and a mini zoo.

The attractive potter is a member of the “Potter School,” and he uses knowledge from his ancestors. The “Malny Wylky” workshop offers a look at traditional pottery work, including a foot-powered potter’s wheel and a firing pit that uses firewood and the smoke technique. You can examine and purchase the finished products. Vēsma, in turn, is an oil painter and will demonstrate her artworks.

The farm breeds purebred and crossbred cattle for seed, fattening and meat production.  It sells piglets and pork, grows grains and potatoes, and engages in beekeeping.  Six ponds are used to breed carp, tench and orfe.  During the winter, fishing is possible in special basins that are based on the flooding of a curve in the Bērzene River.  Valti offers a look at biological farming, beef cattle breeding, genetic work related to purebred animals, and fishing outdoors.  The farm has a special seminar room and kitchen for seminars and training.  The farm maintains the Oskars Kalpaks trail, which crosses a territory that is geological and landscape interest.

"Sabiles laivas"  Talsu novadā piedāvā laivu nomu, laivu un laivotāju transportu.