Iceland review - 2015, Page 91

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Known for its wide selection of organic products—including bar-
ley, rapeseed oil, seasonal produce, herbs, jams, chutneys, and
lacto-fermented preserves—the Móðir Jörð (‘Mother Earth’) farm,
B&B and organic shop offers travelers an intimate ‘field-to-table’
introduction to country life in East Iceland.
Located on the Vallanes farm in the peaceful Fljótsdalshérað,
Móðir Jörð is less than 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the town of
Egilsstaðir, and yet feels worlds away. Guests can spend the night
in a cozy, refurbished apartment, or take sleeping bag accommoda-
tion at the heart of the farm among the (barley) fields.
Overnight guests and visitors alike can enjoy breakfast beint frá
býli (‘straight from the farm’) right in one of the greenhouses on the
property. Breakfasts are based around ingredients that are grown
on the premises or foraged in the valley around the farm: cereal and
pancakes made from organic grains, herbal teas and berries and a
range of seasonal produce. Guests are invited to take a tour of the
farm and invited to learn a little more about Icelandic sustainable
Located on the outskirts of Egilsstaðir, Hotel Eyvindará is a cozy inn
nestled in the peaceful forests of East Iceland. The hotel, which
is entering its ninth year of operation, lies just a short distance from
some of the most spectacular sites in Iceland, including the majestic
East Fjords, the Holuhraun lava field, and the geothermal wetlands
of Lake Mývatn. Described as a “shelter in the forest” by its owners,
Hotel Eyvindará possesses all the comforts a traveler needs for a
relaxing and restorative retreat in the Icelandic countryside.
Aside from providing superior accommodation and efficient
booking services, Hotel Eyvindará operates a restaurant throughout
the summer months that serves a variety of meat, fish and vegetari-
an dishes to satisfy every palate. The hotel consists of 32 rooms and
seven cottages, and guests will be able to soak in two brand-new,
luxurious hot tubs starting in September 2015.
Staying at Hotel Eyvindará in winter presents numerous oppor-
agriculture and food history (breakfasts and visits should be booked
the day before).
During the summer months, guests can also visit the farm’s shop,
open from Monday to Saturday.
Whether visiting for just a few hours or spending a relaxing night,
Móðir Jörð gives visitors a fresh taste of Iceland. vallanes.is
tunities to witness the northern lights, participate in winter sport-
ing activities, and experience Iceland’s unique wildlife and nature
firsthand. Take an hour-long drive to Borgarfjörður, where you can
walk glorious mountain trails and in the summer spot puffins in their
natural habitat. There are also several farms in the immediate area
that offer Icelandic horseback-riding tours for summer visitors. Ho-
tel Eyvindará, with its stunning and convenient location in Iceland’s
largest forested area, distinguishes itself as one of the most unique
and beautiful hotel sanctuaries in Iceland. eyvindara.is
From field to table with Móðir Jörð.
A FRESH TASTE OF
ICELAND
Stay in the secluded forests
of East Iceland.
QUIET SANCTUARY
IN THE FORESTS OF
EAST ICELAND
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SPECIAL PROMOTION
THE PEACEFUL EAST