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In the foreground: The kennel
The plants are perennials which survive the winter, and
only some of them were planted when the estate was
still in place.
From the early spring to the late fall, visitors can
watch the changing colours of the plants at the estate.
There are informational signs to tell visitors about the
medicinal plants and their use.
A Kennel for Hunting Dogs
This log building was erected during the latter half of
the 19th century. There was a paddock around it once.
During the 19th century, the Turaida Estate controlled
vast tracts of forestland where hunts were organised.
The owner of the estate had exclusive rights in this
regard, and these rights were ensured by the forest
ranger and three associates. A young man was hired by
the estate to train hunting dogs and take care of them.
Leases with farmers stated that each farm could have
no more than one dog, the purpose being to limit attacks
by dogs against forest animals. After the agrarian
reforms of 1920, the building was used as a shed for live-
stock. It was restored by the museum reserve in 1993.
Ponds outside the kennel with a water level
regulatory system reproduced in 1996 on
the basis of ancient examples
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THE TURAIDA ESTATE