TOOMARAHVA

Programme:

Day 1:

• Depart from Tallinn. 1 hour drive to Viru bog.
• 1.5-hour walk in Viru bog with a local nature guide. A walking trail passes through the forest and bog landscapes characteristic of Lahemaa National Park. The trail is 3.5 km and the loop is 6 km long.
• 30 min. drive to the scenic traditional Estonian fishing village of Altja.
• Arrival, settling in at Toomarahva smallholding and a small tour of the farm – ‘Our Story’.
• Lunch at the local tavern where traditional Estonian food is served.
• Leisure time to walk through the village and enjoy the coast, getting a feel for life in a traditional fishing village.
• Sauna (traditional Estonian massage, sauna or leech therapy available).
• Cooking an evening meal with the hostess and enjoying local food.
• Overnight at Toomarahva.

Day 2:

• Traditional Estonian breakfast at Toomarahva, from a seasonal menu that uses local organic produce.
• Seasonal farm work at Toomarahva with the family, which may include wood chopping/stacking, haymaking, gathering wild herbs, pickling seasonal produce in the Estonian way, or other jobs, depending on the season and weather. A photo session is included.
• Lunch at Sagadi Manor’s à la carte restaurant. A tour of the estate and the surrounding area. Opportunity to buy local souvenirs.
• Dinner at Palmse tavern.
• Transfer to Tallinn.