This estate is an unexpected surprise in this place and date. Work on the castle began in themed-18th century, and it was rebuilt one century later. During the first half of the 20th century the castle hosted an elementary school, and during the Soviet occupation it was an apartment building. Today the castle has been reborn in terms of form and content in the direct and indirect sense. The Mountain Holiness Community works here. During the summer, there are children’s camps and other events. The old stairs, window shutters and brass door hinges are all original. A church is being built on the site. The Renaissance-style garden can be visited. Contact the estate in advance for a tour of the interior of the castle an church in the company of local residents who will tell you all about the history of the estate and its garden. 300 m to the south-west of the estate is the Brukna Castle Hill, which is hard to see in situ and even harder to access.
The Renaissance garden offers a look at the very beginnings of gardening in Eruope. It has no flowers or blooming bushes, instead producing cabbages, beets, carrots and herbs. These create an interesting variety of leaves an colours from the spring until the late autumn. A rosarium with grape plants has been established more recently. There are rare types of plants in there, including chestnuts. The farm sells garlic, dried garlic chips and garlic powder. Tastings are offered to larger groups of tourists.
