FOREST THERAPY

Forest therapy is a healing practice for body, mind and soul. It is a meditative and peaceful walk that involves paying attention to our senses and consciously enjoying the present moment. Go for a walk through the forest, where you will be able to be alone with yourself and nature, enjoying bird songs and unexperienced silence. Inhaling the aroma of pine forest has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improves metabolism and stimulates the heart.

Japanese scientists have proven that forest therapy helps normalize blood pressure,lowers the level of stress hormones, improves memory and concentration, strengthens the immune system.

Go to the forest – get inner peace, reduce stress, and recharge your immune system.

DENDROTHERAPY AND ENERGY EXCHANGE RITUALS WITH TREES

In ancient times, when people lived in close connection with nature, trees were revered and people lived in close harmony with them. Even then, trees were known to have healing powers.

Dendrotherapy is a science that studies the healing effects of trees on humans.

Trees affect a person on an energetic level, moreover, some of them take away energy, and some give it. We often have a lot to get rid of – too much stress, heightened emotions, headaches, neuroses. Trees will take away and drain negative energy. However, donor trees provide strength, clarity of thought, help against viral diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, digestive disorders, improve metabolism and strengthen the heart.

If you have decided to try the healing power of trees, more information and advice can be obtained from the staff.

FOREST BATH

Spruce and pine needles and buds have a beneficial effect on health when used for bathing. We offer the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing body bath or foot bath (according to your selected room). Order aromatic bath additives prepared from forest products which have been carefully collected in the surrounding forests.

More information can be obtained from the staff.

WALK OR CYCLE TRIP THROUGH THE FOREST

Go for a walk through the forest, where you will be able to be alone with yourself and nature, listening to bird songs and unexperienced silence. Gain inner peace, reduce stress, increase well-being and recharge immune system.

We offer bicycle rental for a beautiful trip to the nearby Kokšu forest lakes (about 12-18 km long route). Kokšu lakes nature trail

consists of Dibena, Dziļais, Zāļu and Leišu lakes. At each lake there are well-equipped rest areas with a fire place, table and benches, swimming areas. The nature trail of the Kokšu lakes is located in a specially protected natural area “Ziemeļgauja”. In the 16 information stands located along the trail, you can find information about specially protected natural areas and natural resources – forest and water habitats, habitats of various species, birds and animals. There are forest paths around each lake.

BERRY AND MUSHROOM PICKING

The forests surrounding Bergervilla Guest House are renowned far and wide for their richness with berries and mushrooms.

While relaxing with us, go for a walk in the forest and maybe you will experience mushroom picking like you have never experienced before! The forest will literally lay its bounty at your feet!

And what could be better than freshly made chanterelle sauce from freshly picked chanterelles! Our fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal. We can also supply the tastiest potatoes from @POTATO DEALER – our neighboring farm “Piekalnes”.

ACTIVITIES IN WINTER

Winter walks in the forest have a special charm. It’s like you’re back in childhood for a moment. It feels like a fairy tale. White snowy tree branches, unexperienced peace and quiet all around. And in the snow – footprints of forest animals. Can you recognize the footprints of different animals? It’s very exciting and your walk in the forest can turn into a special adventure.