Ecolnet Case Study :: Süvahavva nature farm
Country
ESTONIA
Contact Details
Address: Süvahavva, Veriora, Põlvamaa
Tel: +372 5345 9632
Email: syvahavva.loodustalu@mail.ee
Web: www.syvahavva.ee
Tel: +372 5345 9632
Email: syvahavva.loodustalu@mail.ee
Web: www.syvahavva.ee
Keywords
farm, handicrafts, ecotourism
Case Description
An ancient South Estonian farm acts within a certain rhythm with nature. The Farm grows spices and herbs, practices eco tourism, in addition handicraft and forestry.
Best Practices
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Criterion 1 A.9. Raise visitors' sensitivity of the host destination
Criterion 2 B.1. Community Development
Description
Criterion 2 B.1. Community Development
Description
Süvahavv loodustalu (nature farm) has a healthy mixture of traditional farming and tourist services. The farm grows tea, spices and herbs, makes handicrafts of wool and organise seminars in ecological living. In the neighboring Süvahavva, a wool fabric museum shows visitors machinery that was used for producing wool and woolen products (cotton wool, thread, yarn) and how yarn is made of wool.