Latvian herbal traditions and mandala workshop
private tour

Latvian herbal traditions and mandala workshop

  • Starting at 9 AM or 11 AM
  • Approx. 6 hours
  • Household "Ozoliņi", Amatas novads, Latvia
  • All year round

Program

We will bring you to the peaceful countryside of Latvia. In 1,5 h drive, we reach the household “Ozoliņi” where Evita will welcome you to create your own unique herbal infusion mix by choosing herbs relying on your senses and by creating a mandala out of chosen herbs.
The process includes herb meditation. The result of the process is your own herbal mixture. You will get to know about the herbs and their healing properties along the process. At the end of this workshop, the house owner has prepared for you a home-made meal.

After you have an optortunity for a sauna experience. Where a household’s sauna master brings you to the sauna and explains about the local sauna rituals. Then the sauna master by using different types of tree branches (leaf and needle trees) massages you and the hot sauna cleanses your body. Relaxed, we return back to Riga.

Highlights

  • Visit a local household “Ozoliņi” and meet the house owner
  • Home-made meal
  • Herbal and mandala workshop
  • Herbal meditation

*Note:
Please let us know about your dietary preferences.

Herbalism is Evitas calling and professional path already for five years. She is an active part of eco-tea family business Lauku tēja and is responsible for herb growing and gathering as well as more pragmatic matters as promotions and logistics of products. The herbal mandala workshop is part of the farms offer for three years now and is well taken in groups of all ages and nationalities. The idea has grown out of there corners stones of Evitas personal growth path – studies of herbalism, studies of psychosomatic, and attending mandala therapy sessions.

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Private tour price

Adults: € 95*

Children (age<18): € 70*

Minumum two persons per booking

Included
  • Herbal mandala workshop
  • Herb meditation
  • Creating your own herbal tea
  • Home-made meal
  • Private car or minivan
  • English speaking driver and instructor
Optional
  • Sauna ritual with sauna master: €100

*Note:
Swimming gear is optional because most of the people in Latvia go naked in the sauna.

Suggested for comfort
  • water & snacks for personal usage
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Tom Moore
Tom Moore
2022-11-19T14:17:21+0000
Had a fantastic hike with Valdis today. He's really friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Zijian Hua
Zijian Hua
2022-10-16T08:47:16+0000
Valdis is an experienced guide, a local from Riga. He has a wealth of knowledge and is always able to tell you... interesting history along the way. The route plan of the hiking is also reasonable. In autumn, the fallen leaves near Sigulda are also very beautiful. If you are planning to do an outdoor hike in Latvia too, then don't hesitate to join a walking group organized by Valdis.🇱🇻read more
Sheila Dunk
Sheila Dunk
2022-06-04T01:33:30+0000
Absolutely brilliant day out with Valdis, we didn’t stop talking from the moment he picked me up. He was knowledgeable... about the area, answered all my questions about Latvia and was just delightful to be with.The area of the hike was stunning, we got some good spots for views and pictures, the weather was beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the day. The hike isn’t difficult, plenty of ups and downs and with a decent level of fitness anyone can do this hike.read more
Betti Sewell
Betti Sewell
2020-11-28T17:19:37+0000
The hike was beautiful and Valdis was relaxed, helpful and informative. Highly recommended.
Chris Palin
Chris Palin
2020-11-15T07:39:38+0000
Had a great experience with Valdis. The hike was really interesting with lots of points of interest including an... abandoned bob sleigh track. A great guide, fantastic day out.10 out of 10 I would definitely recommend to anybodyread more
Elisa Bozzotto
Elisa Bozzotto
2020-10-31T21:30:28+0000
I love the atmosphere in the group and the offered trails. They show a part of the countryside that is still not yet... well know but definitely worth seeing. With woods that look like the one from a fairy story book and really good company it's definitely a suggested tou experience for the lovers of outdoors activities..The guide is super available and offer explanations and curiosity. Particularly useful is the description of how to reach the starting point with public transport (even with the specific schedule time). So I definitely recommend it 😉read more
Lina Kulikauskaite
Lina Kulikauskaite
2020-10-31T18:04:12+0000
Nicely chosen trail 🍂🌲very friendly and supportive guide. Had a lot of fun! Looking forward for next trip 👣📸
Kristīna Kļimoviča
Kristīna Kļimoviča
2020-10-05T05:49:53+0000
I am very grateful to Valdis for leading our hike through the Gauja National Park near Sigulda. It was the perfect... combination of the city sightseeing and enjoying nature. Valdis made stops at the most remarkable objects both in the city and in nature and told the most important things, which were neither too much nor too little. He really took good care of the group. Thank you for this day! Highly recommended!read more
Victor Papin
Victor Papin
2020-10-04T15:43:17+0000
Great welcoming & service, great hike.
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2018-04-27T12:18:35+0000
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Zane Kurševa
2018-04-22T14:12:43+0000
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Armīns Maslovskis
2018-04-22T13:39:50+0000
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2018-03-01T14:27:46+0000
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