About the Event
Day 1: Saturday, July 25 – Harju County
09:00 – Departure from Hotel Ibis (Juhkentali 28, Tallinn)
10:00 – 11:40 – Iisaka Farm & Lahemaa Heritage House - Sheep farming, woolen handicrafts, and heritage village tours for groups. The farm has participated in Open Farm Days from the very beginning and involves the entire extended family in its operations. Hosts: Priidu Veersalu and Liis Burk
Web: iisakatalu.ee | parimuskoda.ee
12:10 – 14:00 – Lunch at Hara Harbour Restaurant - located in Lahemaa National Park in a unique place: on the territory of the former submarine base. Small walk from parking lot.
Web: harasadam.ee
14:30 – 15:30 – Valgejõe Winery (Valgejõe Veinivilla) - Tradition of Estonian berry wines – meeting with owner. Possible to buy Estonian quality berry wines. Host: Mr. Gregor Alaküla
Web: veinivilla.ee
16:00 – 17:20 – Anija Manor – municipality development as a rural tourism destination. Small market selling local handicrafts, exhibition of agricultural machinery, and various exhibitions. Meeting with the Head of Local Development of Anija Municipality Ms. Tiina Viirna and Anija Manor Program Manager Ms. Kadri Raudkivi. Web: anijamois.ee
17:30 – 18:30 – Paasiku Dog Manor (Paasiku koertemõis) - Siberian husky breeding, receiving tour groups, and venue rental for weddings and events. Address: Paasiku mõis, Paasiku küla, Anija vald, Harjumaa. Meeting with hosts: Ms. Renata and Mr. Viljar Krohv
Web: https://paasiku.ee
19:00 – Arrival back at Hotel Ibis, Tallinn.
Day 2: Sunday, July 26 – Harju, Järva, and Jõgeva counties
09:00 – Departure from Hotel Ibis (Juhkentali 28, Tallinn).
09:30 – 10:30 – Skulptuurikoda (Sculpture studio) - Handcrafted sculptures and fountains: host: Mr. Kain Rezev
Web: skulptuurikoda.ee
11:30 – 12:30 – Takkasaare Farm – dairy farm – Host: Mr. Arvo Kuutok
13:15 – 14:00 – Lunch at Restaurant Oberpahlen (Põltsamaa Castle)
Web: oberpahlen.ee
14:00 – 14:30 – Climbing the observation tower of the Põltsamaa Museum. There is no time to visit the museum, but you can admire the view. Those who do not want to climb the tower can visit the museum shop.
14:40 – 15:30 – Veski Teod (Snail Farm / Veski Teod OÜ) - The first edible snail farm in Estonia. Varieties: Helix aspersa Maxima and Helix aspersa Müller. Host: Mr. Karl Markus Tamme
Web: veskiteod.ee
16:00 – 17:30 – Meemeistrid (Honey Center) - Honey center and seminar room. Small seminar, coffee and local honey products: honey cake. Presentations:
Estonian food region and Open Farm Days - Ms. Ülle Jukk, coordinator LEADER LAG Jõgeva County Cooperative
Open Farm history and some numbers - Ms. Ave Bremse, Estonian Rural Network
Meemeistrid centre – tour – Hosts: Kristi and Raul Terep
Web: meemeistrid.ee
19:00 – Arrival back at Hotel Ibis, Tallinn.