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Opened on June 21, 2011, at the 51st kilometre of the Tallinn-Riga highway, the MEKE KROGS pub is a typical example of the roadside pubs which used to be built along the sides of roads and near homesteads, castles, mills and windmills. This particular one is located into renovated cattle shed that is more than 100 years old – a lovely log building that is named after the former baron of the local estate, von Mecke. Alongside it is the handsome parish building which was erected in 1907 with red bricks from Tūja.

Latvian cuisine: Sorrel stew with grits, cold soup, pounded beef, mutton and vegetable stew, grits with smoked meat and mushrooms, herring with cottage cheese, bread soup.

Special foods: Porridge with bacon bits and Meke spicy sausages.
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Kaltene is home to a memorial house that has been set up in honour of Andris Kārkliņš, who was known as the first internationally recognised flamenco guitarist of Latvian origin.  Known as Andres El Leton, he was a composer, poet, writer and photographer.  Visitors will learn all about the artist’s life and work via audio and video recordings.

Up on the second floor of the building is a small creative workshop (SIA “Rakstu Raksti,” where people produce applied arts items such as folk costumes, linen products, accessories, souvenirs, etc.  They sew apparel and home textiles from linen and other natural materials.  The workshop has floristics specialists, and it accepts orders on sewn, knit and crocheted products.  Master classes are also available.  Visitors will enjoy local produced foodstuffs from the Roja Administrative District (fish, wine, cheese, conserves, jams, teas, etc.).  Handicrafts and souvenirs are available for purchase.
 
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A collection of peonies in the garden in Ķesterciems which is just 300 metres from the sea.  The collection has been put together over the course of many years, with some that were first grafted in the 18th century and others that are completely new varieties.  Each year the range is supplemented, with a bit more than 800 different kinds right now.  Peony blossoms are at their peak attractiveness around mid-June.
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Relax among natural meadows at Antiņciems, which is part of the Ķemeri National Park.  There is space for picnicking and tenting, with canopies for seminars and private events outdoor.  A guide will accompany you for a stroll through a meadow where you can truly sense the presence of nature.

Owner Sanita Matule teaches master classes related to products from the meadows – tastings and educational activities outdoors.  Sanita will tell various stories about Antiņciems, the border between Kurzeme and Vidzeme, traditions in growing chicory, etc.  There is a permanent spiral herbal bed for various herbs.  The owner grows chicory and offers chicory coffee.

Purchase or taste products from “Sanita’s Meadow Goodies.”   Celebrate the “Chicory Festival,” the “Meet your Master” event, “Home Café Days,” seminars about medicinal plants, information about tending to biologically valuable meadows, stories about when the TV show “True Latvian Homemakers” was filmed here.  You can also watch the backing of a “Miracle Bun” and then taste it.
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Guest house "Ezernieki" is a House of Senses, because it is located in a quiet place and surrounded by nature, with a large area, including the adjacent forest. A place that loves people. Guest house "Ezernieki" is suitable for you if you want to organize:

  • Bigger or smaller parties;
  • Camps;
  • Wedding;
  • Corporate events;
  • Seminars / conferences;
  • Sports Games;
  • Concerts (natural acoustics are fantastic).
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The farm is located in the north-west of Latvia, which was historically inhabited by Livonians and, nowadays, is often called the Livonian coast.  Farm is one of the first homes in Kolka, 1.2 km from Kolkasrags, the furthest northern point of Courland separating the Baltic Sea from the Gulf of Riga.

The owner of the farm demonstrates the way in which the traditional Northern Kurzeme dessert that is a carrot bun and is known as a "sklandrausis" is prepared. Sklandrausis is registered in the EU food quality scheme as a product with traditional speciality guaranteed. Hikers can take a tour to see the industrial history of Kolka, complete with theatrical elements and tasting of Latvia’s best sprats.

Latvian cuisine: Porridge with fried onions and meat, kefir, herbal teas.

Special foods: Carrot buns.
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DabaLaba is in one of the places in Latvia that has the very lowest population density per square kilometre.  There are huge forests around our venue with lots of animals, clean rivers and lovely forest lakes.

DabaLaba launched operations in 2010 by renting boats.  The next season we set up an archery range and started to offer guided tours of the surrounding environment – hikes, safari trips down the forest roads of the “Ance Swamps and Forests” restricted area, interesting, merry and lovely moments outdoors, hunting with your camera, as well as special trips for schoolchildren.

Boats and SUP boards can be rented in Irbe, Rinda, Stende, Engure and Lonaste (or elsewhere on the basis of a separate agreement).

Since August 2018, DabaLaba has offered the restaurant #Mežā during the summer months.  It is in the centre of the forest and offers pure, tasty and healthy dishes made of local ingredients and no preservatives or additives.  The menu has dishes for vegetarians and vegans, as well as dishes with no gluten and no lactose.

We also have a country sauna where two people can spend the night after taking their sauna.

     
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The only organically certified cider in Latvia.

Our Story  
The fruit farm was established in 2009 with the aim of creating an orchard of cider apple varieties for the owner’s enjoyment and producing cider. Since 2021, they have been producing, testing, and exploring various cider flavours.

Apples 
The farm boasts the largest organic apple orchard in Latvia, covering nearly 40 hectares, where various apple varieties are grown, including 'Monta', 'Dace', 'Auksis', 'Gita', 'Edīte', and other popular varieties. The orchard also features several apple varieties specifically for cider production. They collaborate with The Horticultural and Experimental Station at Pūre and the Horticulture Institute at Dobele.

Ciders  
The Pienjāņi cider brand Jēpis is the only organically certified cider in Latvia. They also offer fresh apples and apple juice under the Jēpis label.

For Visitors  
The cidery welcomes experience exchange groups by prior arrangement.

Where to Buy  
The Jēpis ciders are available at markets and specialized stores.
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Amberfarm jeb Dzintarferma ir ģimenes uzņēmums, kura pamatnodarbošanās ir smiltsērkšķu audzēšana 15 ha platībā, kā arī ogu pārstrāde, tirdzniecība un vairumtirdzniecība. Uzņēmumā audzē ogas un izstrādā tādus produktus kā smiltsērkšķu sula, sīrups, sukādes, marmelāde, ievārījums, želejkonfektes, karameles, eļļa, zefīrs, ko viesiem ir arī iespēja nodegustēt un iegādāties. Saimniecībā tiek uzņemti viesi ekskursijās un meistarklasēs, kurās iepazīstina ar smiltsērkšķu plantācijām un pārstrādes cehu. Ir izveidotas 3 dažādas eksursijas programmas ar dažādām iespējām iepazīt smiltsērkšķi kā unikālu ogu un smiltsērkšķu produkciju.
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Meals are served in the ancient dining room of the knights under the vaulted ceiling, with candlelight and medieval music. Use wooden spoons or your hands to enjoy the same kind of feast that was enjoyed in the past by barons, monks and servants.

Latvian cuisine: Lentil soup with meatballs, beer soup, apple soup with raisins, peas with hemp, potted sautéed meat with caraway seeds, chanterelles in cream sauce, hunter’s sausage with cabbage, roast loin of pork, blood sausage, roast leg of duck with lingonberry sauce, stream trout, homemade cottage cheese with strawberries, plum dessert with whipped cream.

Special foods: “Castle Walls with Guards”: Beer-roasted pork ribs with sauerkraut.
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Holiday complex and holiday houses in Vidzeme near Bērzkrogs. "BrīvKalni" is a suitable place for celebrations, accommodation or rest. During the warm season (April - October), the recreation complex has the opportunity to celebrate in the banquet hall for up to 50 people, celebrate family holidays in the gazebo with live fire, hold seminars and cohesive / sports games, spend the night in one of the 10 holiday homes, enjoy a sauna ritual on the island and walk through the large ~ 25 ha territory of the recreation complex, enjoying the landscape of Vidzeme. Tent sites are also available.

There is an Owl Trail in the area, which is suitable for mothers with babies and people in wheelchairs. There are 20 owl sculptures on the trail.
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Radošā māja "Smilgāji" ir vieta, kur top radoša kopā būšana garšīgā atmosfērā!
Smilgāju saimniece vada dažādas kulinārās meistarklases - rudzu maizes un ūdenskliņģeru cepšanā, burciņkūku gatavošanā, u.c. Tiek organizētasarī citas meistarklases - dārzkopībā, fermentēšanā, u.c.
Saimniecībā ir radīts glāžšķūnis, jeb stikla siltumnīca - īpaši skaista vieta lauku šarma un miera baudīšanai. Ierīkota ugunskura un piknika vieta. Piemērota vieta dažādu svinību un ballīšu organizēšanai.
Aktīvākajiem ir iespēja izskriet orientēšanās spēli ''Apkārt lauku sētai'', bērniem ir radīts spēļu laukumiņš, ar bērnu mājiņu,šūpolēm un sajūtu taku.
Smilgāju mājas saimnieks ikdiena savu radošumu pauž mēbeļu ražošanā un ir iespēja ielūkoties to tapšanas procesā. 
Mājas saimniece jau vairākus gadus viesus uzņem ''Mājas kafejnīcu dienās'', piedāvājot gardus ēdienus, pašceptu maizīti, kūkas un karstos dzērienus.
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Accommodation in the guest house "Rezidence Kurzeme" is offered from well-equipped rooms to separate well-equipped houses with fireplaces - Kalna house, Terrace house, Big house, Family apartments and Guest house. There are volleyball, basketball and football pitches on site, as well as 2 tennis courts. Opportunity to relax in a country sauna. Rooms for celebrations and events.
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Here you will find everything needed for horseback riding, including reins, belts, leather sacks, etc. You can tour the exhibition hall, learn about types of leather, try your hand at the process, and purchase products. The craftswoman will be delighted to talk about the Lettigalian lifestyle.
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Kuģītis “Gulbis” dodas braucienos pa Daugavu, ikvienam līdzbraucējam atklājot Kokneses un Likteņdārza rašanās vēsturi, Daugavas stāstus un kļūs par liecinieku šodienas stāstam. Tas aicina doties līdzi, baudīt, izzināt, atcerēties, sapņot un atpūsties, skalojot Daugavas viļņiem, pilnīgā mierā, baudot dabas skaņas un audiogida stāstījumus. Kuģītis uz klāja var uzņemt līdz 20 viesiem.

Maršruts: Likteņdārzs - Kokneses luterāņu baznīca - Kokneses pilsdrupas - Pērses upe - Likteņdārza amfiteātris - Likteņdārzs.

Kuģīti iespējams arī rezervēt pasākumu rīkošanai, piemēram, dzimšanas dienas svinībām, kāzām utt. Reisa laikus var apskatīt un biļetes iespējams iegādāties mājaslapā, kā arī uz klāja.

2023. gada jaunums - kafejnīca "Baltais Gulbis", kas vērs vaļā savas durvis 2023. gada 6. maijā. Kafejnīcā varēs ieturēt maltīti pēc lieliski pavadītā laika Likteņdārzā. Tā atrodas Koknesē, Likteņdārzā, blakus Saieta namam un kuģīša "Gulbis" piestātnei. Garda kafija un atspirdzinoši dzērieni, uzkodas, sātīgas pusdienas, saldējums un citi našķi.
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Apskates dārzs „Silezeru peonijas” atrodas ainaviskā vietā Valmieras novadā, Kocēnu pagasta ‘Silezeru” mājās.

Pašreiz dārzā aug ap 800 dažādām šķirnēm – sākot no ļoti agri ziedošajām sugu peonijām, pienziedu, intersekciju peonijām līdz krūmpeonijām. Pirmās trīs šķirnes peonijas tika iegādātas 2015. gadā. Ar tām aizsākās peoniju kolekcijas dārza veidošana. Jaunās škirnes pakāpeniski vispirms  tika iegādātas no Latvijā zināmiem peoniju kolekcionāriem, pēc tam arī no ārzemju audzētavām Anglijā, Nīderlandē, Vācijā, Austrijā, Beļģijā,Francijā, Itālijā, Zviedrijā un Polijā.

Iepriekš piesakoties, saimniece rīko ekskursijas un iepazīstina ar Mīlestības puķi - peoniju.
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Divstāvu viesu nams "Mauriņi" atrodas meža ielokā netālu no Siguldas un piedāvā nakšņošanu līdz 40 personām un ēdināšanas iespējas. Kamīna zāle piemērota kāzām, jubilejām un citām svinībām. Viesu namā atrodas arī baseins, divas pirtis un āra kubls. Pieejamas dažādas sporta aktivitātes, peldvieta dīķī, apkārtnē arī dabas takas.

Saimniece piedāvā vispusīgu ēdienkarti jebkurai gaumei, apkalpojot gan kāzas, gan banketus, gan arī dažādas svinības un seminārus. Ēdienu gatavošanā lielākoties tiek izmantoti vietējo zemnieku ražojumi, apkārtnē salasītas ogas un sēnes, pašu audzēti dārzeņi. Tiek piedāvāti tādi latviski ēdieni kā rudzu maizes kārtojums un maizes zupa.
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Brantu muiža atrodas Smiltenes novada Brantu pagastā. Muiža celta 19. gadsimtā, šobrīd te saimnieko Ilze Briede, kas ir Latvijā pazīstama maizes cepēja un Nauris Zutis - "Pirts skolas" saimnieks.
Muižā tiek piedāvātas meistarklases ar saimnieču riktēm, ekskursijas, latviskās pusdienas un "Pirts skolas" meistarklase, kurā ietilpst pirtiņa, augu ABC, augu skrubju, tēju meistarklases, meistarklase ,,Pirtsslota''.
Brantu muižā tiek piedāvātas arī dažādas nometnes visai ģimenei par latvisko dzīvesziņu un pasaules uztveri.
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Restorāns atrodas pašā jūras krastā, stāvkrasta malā ar fantastisku skatu no vasaras terases, īpaši – saulrieta laikā. Sadarbojas ar zvejniekiem un specializējas zivju ēdienos. "Lauču akmens" piedāvājumā ir vietējo zvejnieku lomi, kas ir tradicionāli pagatavoti. Piedāvā arī naktsmītnes, svinību organizēšanu un seminārus. Daļa no viesu nama/kempinga "Lauču akmens".
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Z/s „Liepas”, kas atrodas Dobelē ir dinamiski augoša stādaudzētava, kas specializējas augļu koku, ogulāju un rožu stādu audzēšanā. Piedāvājumā pašu audzēts, kvalitatīvs, Latvijas klimatiskajiem apstākļiem piemērots augļu koku, rožu un ogulāju stādāmais materiāls plašā šķirņu sortimentā. Apmeklētājiem dārzā izrāda gan stādus konteineros, gan iepazīšanās dārzu, kur dabā var ieraudzīt, kā mazais augļkociņš izskatās jau pieaudzis. Pavasarī dārzā var izbaudīt ziedoņlaiku, vasarā un rudenī garšot ķiršus, plūmes, ābolus, bumbierus. Stādus iespējams arī iegādāties. Katru gadu jūlija sākumā bezmaksas pasākums visai ģimenei dārza svētki "Redzi pasauli ziedam", kad iespējams apskatīt rozariju, saņemt konsultācijas, iegādāties stādus un piedalīties atrakcijās.