Gatarta Manor in Drusti Parish is one of those places where the cultural and historical spirit of Vidzeme’s manor heritage can still be felt. A visit to Gatarta Manor will appeal both to those interested in history and architecture and to anyone looking for a beautiful and inspiring stop in Drusti Parish. This is a place where stories of the past meet the peace and elegance of the Vidzeme landscape.

 

About Gatarta Manor (Gotthardsberg):

The first buildings of Gatarta Manor were constructed in 1786/1787 by Nikolaus Christoph von Hagemeister in what had previously been an uninhabited area. 1805. In 1805, Gatarta together with Jaundrusti was inherited by August Ferdinand von Hagemeister when the estate of Nikolaus Christoph von Hagemeister was divided.
Both Classicist and Baroque elements were used in the construction of the manor buildings. Although partially rebuilt and heavily damaged, the buildings of Gatarta Manor have retained their original architectural forms. The complex includes the manor house, 20 buildings, and a park. Next to the manor house stand the gardener’s house, built in the early 19th century, a granary, a stable, and a cruciform, or three-winged, threshing barn; at the foot of the hill are a storehouse and Kundziņkrogs Inn. On the other side of the Drusti–Jaunpiebalga road are the manor lord’s house and a complex of farm buildings.

August Ferdinand von Hagemeister’s son, Waldemar Hagemeister, was the last member of the Hagemeister family to own Gatarta Manor. 19. At the end of the 19th century, the manor was purchased by Adolf von Sievers. After his death in 1905, it was inherited by his son, Viktor von Sievers, who owned it until 1920, when the estate was expropriated during the agrarian reform and divided into more than 50 new farmsteads, leaving only a small portion to the former owner and his son. During the period of independence, Gatarta Manor was gifted to Jānis Greble, a recipient of the Lāčplēsis War Order, in recognition of his service in the War of Independence, and he lived there until 1941. After the Second World War, the manor house was used to accommodate the Gatarta village council and a library. Šobrīd Gatartas muižas ēkas ir privātīpašums.

 

Offer

Guided tour, duration 1–1.5 hours.

Use of the grounds / rental for photo shoots, traditional celebrations (such as wedding eve rituals, naming ceremonies, etc.), wedding ceremonies, and other activities.

* The owners of the manor are open to various forms of cooperation and the implementation of different projects.

 

Feel the spirit of Gatarta!