If you're a fan of a green and healthy lifestyle, nature and the countryside environment, then "Green Holidays" will be just for you! Look for the countryside accommodations, open farms and eating places which have received the "Green Certificate". That means that everything has been carefully considered to make sure that management of the facilities is environment friendly while ensuring comfort and amenities for guests. These buildings are in clean and orderly rural environments, and their owners have tended well to the surrounding landscape. Many of these are traditional family farms, with buildings made of and filled with materials that are natural and do not harm people's health - timber, rocks and bricks, reed roofs, as well as modern materials which reduce the likelihood of allergies. Interior design in these buildings also is based on environmentally friendly paints and other finishing elements. Cleaning and laundry substances are also ones with ecological certification. Smoking is not permitted in any of the facilities. Many of the "Green Certificate" holders offer home-grown and locally grown food to guests, and there are various open-air activities available such as bicycling, hiking and animal watching. Some facilities are appropriate for children, with playgrounds, pets and amenities for families with very small children. Many of the guest houses offer traditional saunas. The hosts can tell you interesting things about their surroundings.
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MekeHotel MEKE was opened in 2016. It was established in the premises of Dunte School, built in 1867. The old wooden building has 8 well-equipped guest rooms with preserved historical elements, recreation and seminar rooms. There is a small ballroom 30 m2, a large ballroom 60 m2. Hotel Meke is located 3 km from the rocky seashore of Vidzeme. Bicycle rental is available at the hotel. Nearby is the Mecca Pub, where you can have a delicious meal. Viesnīca ir iekārtota senajā Duntes skolas ēkā, saglabājot ēkas dabiskos un vēsturiskos koka interjerus. Saimniece ir izveidojusi apļveida marķētu pārgājienu maršrutu līdz jūrai, iekļaujot arī seno burinieku būvētavas vietu. Interesenti var īrēt velosipēdus, iepazīties ar apkaimes dižkokiem, kas ir marķēti ar balto ozollapu uz zaļā fona. |
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Akmeni Nature ResortThe offer of "Akmeni Nature Resort" consists of four special and modern holiday houses on the banks of the Daugava. All cottages are fully equipped with all necessary guest amenities. In addition, the offer includes a large jacuzzi with hydromassage functions and two types of saunas: both electric (sauna) and wood-burning (sauna). The territory has an outdoor pool, a private beach on the bank of the Daugava and paddle tennis in a grove of pine trees. A playground is available for children. The vacation homes are also pet-friendly. Jauns tūrisma uzņēmums t.s. Tomes salā - Tomes pagastā, kurā izmantotas mūsdienīgas tehnoloģijas. Ir uzstādīti saules paneļi un vēja ģenerators, uzņēmuma teritorijā var pārvietoties ar e - automobili, kā arī klienti var uzlādēt savus e - automobiļus. Izveidota moderna augu laistīšanas sistēma. Ēkās ir mūsdienīga rekuperācijas un gaisa kondicionēšanas sistēmas. Tiem, kas vēlas iepazīt Daugavu, to var darīt ar laivām, kurām ir elektromotors. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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BRUVERIA recreation complex in the ancient Gauja River valley. Guest manor and guesthouse with bathhouse. A modern kitchen, fireplace stove. A lovely pond, a pergola with a fireplace and tourist trails along the Gauja River. Sauna procedures, sports grounds, children playground. Cottages for families.
Viesu māja atrodas Gaujas Nacionālā parka teritorijā, netālu no Krimuldas pils. Iepriekšējā gadā ir uzstādīti saules paneļi. Saimnieki sadarbojas ar Dabas aizsardzības pārvaldi un organizē ikgadējas dabas reindžeru tikšanās. |
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The Janavas farmThe farm grows herbal tea plants such as blue dragon, purple cornflower, peppermint, and lavender, as well as other plants. It also offers cosmetics such as the Beāte line of facial creams, as well as cornflower eau-de-toilette. You can take an informative tour, taste delicious teas, and purchase the cosmetics. Bioloģiskā saimniecība, kur apkaimes pļavās, saglabājot Daugavas ielejas nogāžu ainavu, tiek audzēti Latvijas ārstniecības augi un no tiem ražotas tējas u.c. produkti. Apmeklētāji var doties izzinošā ekskursijā saimnieces pavadībā vai arī paši, jo katram no augiem ir izvietots dabā nosaukums. Interesenti var iegādāties šeit ražoto produkciju. |
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The Drubazas farmAfter viewing the lovely scenes that are a part of the Drubazi nature trail, which runs along the banks of the Ancient Abava River Valley, the owner offers tastings of homemade wine. He produces wines from 12 different berries, including raspberries, black currants, blackberries, lingonberries, grapes, sea buckthorn, and others. "Drubazas" ir viena no Latvijas paraugsaimniecībām, kas kopj un uztur pļavu, kas veidojušās Abavas senlejas nogāzēs, daudzveidību, gan pļaujot, gan turot savvaļā pielāgotos mājlopus. Saimnieks vada ekskursijas, stāsta par pļavu apsaimniekošanu. Sadarbojas ar Latvijas Dabas fondu un īsteno ar dabas aizsardzību saistītus projektus. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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Forest retreat "Baldone"The “Baldone Sauna for Friends” weekend house offers families, couples, good friends and small groups rooms for leisure amidst a mighty forest of beautiful fir and pine trees during the summer and the winter. Fans of sauna rituals can enjoy a sauna according to the Latvian style, with aromatic herbal teas, a salt or coffee scrub, and a bucket of cold water for contrast. Outside is a tub of hot water for leisure and conversations during which the tops of the pine trees, the moon and the stars can be watched. Guests have access to a large living room with a fireplace and a well-appointed kitchenette. There are four bedrooms – a yellow one with six single beds and a double bed, a lavatory and a shower; as well as violet, reddish and green rooms with double beds that share a lavatory and a shower. There is room for as many as 18 people in all. Atrodas Baldonē, netālu no vietas, kur savulaik kursējis leģendārais Baldones – Ikšķiles zirgu tramvajs jeb trulītis. Saimniece aktīvi sadarbojas ar vietējo kopienu, pēta Baldones apkaimes vēsturi, vada ekskursijas un stāsta par Baldones vēsturisko kūrortu, sēravotiem un sanatoriju. Energoefektīva sadzīves tehnika, rekonstruēta pirts. |
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Brantu manorBrantu manor is located in Smiltene county, Brantu parish. The manor was built in the 19th century, currently it is managed by Ilze Briede, who is a well-known bread baker in Latvia, and Nauris Zutis - the owner of "Pirts skola" ("Sauna school"). Brantu muižas saimniece Ilze Briede ir viena no "Latvju saimniecēm", kas ne tikai gatavo gardus ēdienus, bet arī savā darbā saudzē dabas resursus un domā par klientu veselību. Ēdiens tiek gatavots uz lauku krāsns, kuru kurina ar malku. Tiek izmantoti turpat laukos netālu audzēti produkti no vietējām zemnieku saimniecībām. Tiek piedomāts arī par ēdienu sastāvu - vai un cik tas satur konservantus, GMO. Atkritumi tiek šķiroti, organiskie nonāk kompostā. Tiek domāts arī par cilvēku ar īpašām vajadzībām ērtībām. |
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The “Neptuns” restaurantThe restaurant is on the seaside and in the Ķemeri National Park. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Jūrmala and features a teahouse and outdoor terrace during the summer. In only 44 km distance from Riga you can enjoy sea air, pine soughing and great meal. In the restaurent chefs use quality local products. The menu changes every season. Restorāns “Neptūns” atrodas Ķemeru Nacionālā parka teritorijā, tādēļ aktīvi sadarbojas ar nacionālā parka administrāciju, piedaloties dažādos parkā organizētajos pasākumos kā uzticams sadarbības partneris. Ēdienu receptēs izmanto arī produkciju, kas audzēta Latvijas lauku saimniecībās. |
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Viesu nams SaulgriezesThe Saulgriezes guesthouse is near Bernāte with 10 flats of different types and sizes. There is a pine forest near the guesthouse, and the beach is 500 m away. Guests have access to a playground for children, as well as a place for campfires. The flats are appropriate for families with children, business trips, or leisure alone, as a couple or with a group of friends. All of the flats have sleeping areas with bed linens, a leisure zone, a dining area and a kitchen where light meals can be prepared. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a stove, an electric tea kettle, an oven surface, dishes and utensils. Guests also have access to a bathroom with a shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels, lavatory items and hygienic items. There are televisions in the flats, along with free WIFI and a private parking spot for cars. The territory also has a sauna with a leisure area, as well as a banquet room for approximately 60 guests. Atrodas netālu no dabas parka “Bernāti”. Apkārtnē ir iespēja doties pastaigā pa priežu mežu, 500 m attālumā atrodas Bernātu pludmale. Apartamentu viesiem ir pieejams bērnu rotaļu laukums un ugunskura vieta. Dzīvokļi ir piemēroti ģimenēm ar bērniem. Uzņēmums ir atbildīgs pret dabas resursu izmantošanu – šķiro atkritumus, taupa ūdens resursus un ir izveidojis bioloģiskās attīrīšanas iekārtas. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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"Arpus laika"The name of the house is ‘Ārpus Laika’ and it means ‘Beyond Time’. The family has created a landscape park and they practice green living in a dome house designed by themselves. The family also manufactures garden furniture and hammocks. The buildings are surrounded by a beautiful park and a pond full of frogs and fishes. The surrounding landscape of the park with a pergola, a bridge, a forest and fields creates a very tranquil countryside atmosphere that can be experienced just a short drive away from the capital city. The hostess makes wines and offers tasting of different sorts. She also demonstrates cooking of traditional Latvian desserts. The place is also popular for weddings and post-wedding photo sessions. Viesi var palikt interesantās kupolmājās ar īpašu dizainu. Pērnajā gadā ir uzstādītas ar saules paneļiem lādējamas lampas, kustību sensori, saliktas papildus LED lampas. Ar videi draudzīgām krāsām noklāts jumts. Viesi var uzlādēt elektroautomobiļus. |
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Atputas parks LaumasThis is a chance to learn about the life of a beekeeper. You’ll be given an appropriate costume to watch bees in their hive, walk down the trail of bees, and climb a tree with the help of a hoist. You can make was candles and buy beekeeping products such as honey, pollen, etc. A café is open during the summer, and there are spots for picnicking. Latvian cuisine: Bean and dumpling soup, pancakes with jam, homemade lemonade, herbal teas. A special dish: “Bukstiņi porridge that is enjoyed by fairies.” |
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SENLICISenlīči offers a pleasant stay in the hotel, surrounded by a country apple orchard and the meadows of the Vircava River, in 10 modernly equipped, well-equipped rooms, designed to satisfy the various requirements of various customer groups. For hotel visitors we offer illuminated walking trails, parking (free of charge), as well as car trailer connection and electric car charging points. There is also a large car park. You can have breakfast, lunch and dinner or enjoy freshly baked pastry snacks for a separate fee in the nearby cafe - restaurant "Zemnieka cienasts" from 8.00-20.00 Guests have access to the nearby bathing places on the banks of the Vircava River, the excursion boat "Frīda", a boat, and for children - the amusement park "Līču" Ganības ". Saimnieks izveidojis sistēmu, kur, apvienojot siltuma un enerģijas ražotājus, izdodas efektīvi izmantot dabas resursus. Piedāvā videi draudzīgas aktivitātes – velonomu, braucienus ar laivām, uzstādīts saules kolektors, efektivizēta apgaismes sistēma. Ir pasūtīts projekts par papildus saules parka izveidi (applūstošās teritorijas), viesu namā visur uzlikti kustību sensori. |
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UpeniteThe “Upenite” country house is located on the southern shore of Lake Ciritis. This farm nurtures Lettigalian traditions, serves Lettigalian foods, produces dairy products (including cheeses), grows local plants (which you can purchase), and offers a chance to visit a proper Lettigalian black sauna. The owners themselves will serve as the sauna masters. Master’s classes in the baking of tortes are offered. |
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Sparkling birch sap production plant BIRZIBirch sap for Labanovski family is a popular drink already for a long time. Sap is tasty when it’s fresh, but in order to maintain its refreshing and valuable qualities, during many years family has developed new recipes. Moving away from the traditional spices, drink was supplemented with mint, which made the sap more refreshing, fresh for a long time and with a pleasant flavor.
Saimnieki iegūst bērzu sulas, no kurām ražo bezalkoholiskos dzirkstošos dzērienus. Tām pievieno piparmētras u.c. tradicionālās latviešu garšvielas, izmantojot vevecāku receptes. Saimnieki izvadā ekskursijā pa saimniecību, piedāvā produkcijas degustāciju un iegādi. |
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A winery at the Tevini homesteadThis winery produces wine from fruits and berries from its own garden, as well as from wild fruits and berries – raspberry, apple, gooseberry, blackberry, strawberry, red bilberry, rowanberry, blueberry, red currant, elderberry, shadberry and dandelion wine. The main product is sparkling wine from raspberries that is similar to
Apsaimnieko Austrumkursas augstienes nogāzes, kurās audzē vīnogas, jāņogas un citas Latvijai raksturīgās augļu, ogu un dārzeņu šķirnes. Uzņēmumā taupa enerģiju, ūdeni. Apmeklētājiem stāsta par seno Kurzemes sētu, Latvijas laukiem raksturīgo saimniekošanu un vietējās produkcijas ražošanu. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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ZELT Smiltserksku darzsIn 2015 owners of ''Zeltlejas'' started to develop the first sea buckthorn plantations, but in 2018 the area where the sea buckthorn is grown for berry extraction was 24 hectares. Only one breed of sea buckthorn trees with high oil and carotenoid content is grown in the garden. But strawberries are grown in the greenhouses, that's why they are ripen already in the spring. Various events on different topics like healthy eating, cooking, gardening are also organized. Saimnieki audzē smiltsērkšķus, no kuriem iegūst dažādus pārstrādes produktus - gan miesai, gan garam. Uzņēmuma zaļā būtība izpaužas tādējādi, ka pārstrādāta tiek ikviena smiltsērkšķa krūma daļa - gan ogas, gan pats krūms, tādējādi radot bezatkritumu tehnoloģisku procesu. Ir uzbūvēts jauns, moderns apmeklētāju centrs, kurā var uzzināt par smiltsērkšķiem, to pārstrādes produktiem, kā arī degustēt un iegādāties produktus. |
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PILSETNIEKIGuest-house for vacationers and celebrants. 7 well equipped bedrooms, room for seminars, tent and trailer sites. Fishing and swimming in the pond. Sauna.
Saimniecībā iegādāts un uzstādīts jauns – efektīvāks granulu katls. Atrodas blakus Ķemeru nacionālajā parkā, tādēļ aktīvi sadarbojas ar parka administrāciju, iekļaujoties kopējā ĶNP piedāvājumā (piemēram, piedalās dažādos tā organizētajos pasākumos "Ceļotāju dienas" u.c.). Sadarbojas ar vietējiem mājražotājiem un bioloģiskajām saimniecībām. |
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MIKELBAKABy the sea, between Kolka and Ventspils. Cottages, 50 places for trailers, 1000 places for tents. WC, bonfire places with firewood, barbecue, tables, sports grounds, childrens' playgroung, car parking. In the season, a cafe is open offering beer and snacks. Meal services upon prior request. Kempings izvietots kāpu zonā, vēsturiskajā Lībiešu krastā. Viesi var izmitināties gan kempinga mājiņās, gan dzīvot teltīs vai pieslēgt treilerus. Servisa mājā var izmazgāt veļu. Kempinga atkritumi tiek šķiroti. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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VEJAVASIf you have a desire to escape from the urban crowd and noise, to enjoy the sun and the sea, to get a breath of pine forest, to watch lamprey fishing in the river Svētupe to go out for picking up mushrooms, to ride a bicycle or go skiing, to be inspired by the Svetupe flood- Vējavas is located at the Svētupe`s fall into the Rīga Gulf, on the motorway Rīga – Tallinn 90th km, 10 km before Salacgrīva. In creation of the centre that consists of a self-catering cottage, place for tents, fireplace, bathhouse and other household buildings there has been to the utmost maintained existent environment with old trees, pine forest and the dune area that has been bounded with stones in order to prevent travelling all over sands and dunes. Place for tents is equipped with a tap with dispensed water supply. Hosts are offering to the guests to take part in coastal fishing (group of several people) with a boat and seining; they are telling about traditions and acquainting with lamprey fishing in the River Svētupe weir that is characteristic to Vidzeme coast. The hosts show the process of cooking of lampreys and fish soap. |
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RUKISIComfortable leisure in two weekend homes with fireplaces. A sauna with a small pool or a black smoke sauna with an oaken tub. Komfortabla atpūta divās brīvdienu mājās pie kamīna. Relaksācijai sauna ar nelielu baseinu vai melnā dūmu pirts ar ozola kublu. Atjaunota arī koka laipa, kas apmeklētājiem atvieglo ceļu uz Nirzas ezeru. Saimnieki piedāvā veselībai un videi draudzīgas aktivitātes – makšķerēšanu vietējā karpu dīķī, pašu audzētus dārzeņus. Ir uzstādīti saules paneļi laukā, viesiem domātajās ēkās pievienoti kustību sensori, uzstādīts siltumsūknis: gaiss - ūdens. Papildinātas zināšanas par apkārtnes biodaudzveidību. |