Aarvik gard

We wish that those who visit, experience what it's like to be on a small farm and live in harmony with nature. We want you to enjoy the tranquility and connect with yourself by staying in a place where time moves slowly, surrounded by nature on all sides. Here, you can rest and sleep well on organic Sleep on Nature mattresses from Coco-Mat, wake up to birdsong, the sound of waves in Aarvika, and the murmur of the Aarvik River. And here, you can savor delicious and organic food in the cafe with freshly baked bread and buns from our small bakery.

Our philosophy is to give back as much as we harvest from nature, recognizing that we are a part of nature and its cycles and seasons. We believe it's important to care for and build up the soil, not exploiting it for the sake of nature itself but also for future generations. Here, we cultivate food without plowing the soil, preserving biological diversity by avoiding pesticides or artificial fertilizers. We collect seaweed from the shore, use grass clippings and animal manure, and practice crop rotation to prevent plant diseases.

On the farm, we have 9 goats of the valuable Coastal Goat breed helping us reclaim old natural pastures, a lovely small flock of hens living together with the Coastal Goats in Smålhuset on the farm. And 3 beautiful cats. In the spring, we hope to welcome a small flock of runner ducks to the farm as well, to help us control some small pests in the vegetable field.

During the summer, the farm is bustling with activity, as it is high season for the bakery, kitchen garden, and crucially for drying and storing grass for winter fodder. You may be fortunate enough to see us scything and turning the grass in our steep and typical Western Norwegian hills, and if you're interested, you're welcome to join and help with the haymaking, though it's entirely voluntary!

We warmly welcome you to enjoy the beautiful space on our small farm, and we look forward to sharing our little paradise with you!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Aarvik and family

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