About the farm
Tufte Gård is a 350-year-old farm located outside Horten. The operation has been different throughout all these years. From olden times, one of the operations was to cut blocks of ice from Borrevannet. Today's operation is grain and wood – and not least it now accommodates many kinds of activities and merry teams. There have always been a lot of animals here. Today there is only one dog and one cat on the farm, which is run by Olaf, Aina and the children with the help of family and friends.
The lavvo
The lavvo was completed in November 2013. It is a double lavvo, where two lavvos are joined together with a roof bridge. This can accommodate up to 160 people. If there are fewer people, it can be divided to only use a lavvo.
In the basement there are tables, benches and chairs. In addition, there is also a stage, music system, projector and screen, microphone, bar with all rights and toilet facilities also adapted for wheelchair users.
Storehouse
The storehouse was fully refurbished in 2013. This has also become a small piece of Tufte history. On all the tables there are medals and other things from the Olympics and competitions Olaf has taken part in. On the second floor there is a long table and the possibility of a projector, on the first floor there are 3 booths with a table and a bench in each. The storehouse is charmingly furnished with farm-produced seating mats and felted slippers with slipper fastening. Combine subjects and fun! Suitable for gatherings of up to 15 people.
The sawmill
The original sawmill at Tufte Gård was refurbished in 2005. The building stands as it has been and both charm and furnishings have been retained. The walls at Saga have been covered again, to make it cozier. Here there are benches with reindeer skins to sit on. Perfect for teams of up to 30 people in the summer months.
Outside there is a large patio and barbecue area. A lovely place when the sun is shining!
The barn
Great course and party room for all occasions with a magical view over meadow and forest. If you are planning a corporate event, the barn is a perfect starting point. Tufte Gård tailors plans according to wishes. The barn has meeting rooms, party rooms, training facilities with changing rooms. The meeting room has everything you would expect from technical equipment for a conference. The barn will also be a perfect arena for an anniversary, wedding, confirmation or other special occasion and the barn has its own bar with all rights and serving until 2am. The barn was completely renovated and renovated in late summer 2019.
Frøy brewery
The brewery is built primarily so that the customers who come to the farm can taste good local beer, and the brewery helps to give the customers a total experience of Tufte Gård. Frøy is the god of good harvest, agriculture, fertility and prosperity and therefore phallus depictions are often interpreted as depictions of him. The most extensive myth about Frøy is the Eddaquade Skirnismål, which tells of Frøy's love and marriage to the Jotun maiden Gerd. This formed the basis for the name Frøy brewery. The close connection between Frøy and agriculture, which is the backbone of Tufte Gård. The brewery saw its young origins in October 2020, where they started with test brewing on an 80 liter home brewing device. This resulted in good feedback from friends and acquaintances who got to taste the noble drops. In parallel, a brewing machine that brews up to 300 liters at a time was ordered from Schultz in Bamberg, Germany. Together with 11 fermentation tanks, Frøy brewery aims to produce a minimum of 20,000 liters of beer a year. This would not have been possible without the financial support that Innovation Norway provides, as well as good helpers who have guided everything from production to handling of finished beer. With this, the product can hopefully reach as many people as possible who like well-produced beer of various kinds.
Of the types that have been test brewed, 22 different types have been developed. The names represent typical farm names and fairy tales. For example, the farm's light lager is called Budeia and the red ale became Rødhette. Are you wondering about the name of the pale alen? Take a look at the website. Or better than that, take a trip to Frøy Bryggeri at Tufte Gård.
Tufte Gård can offer
Food and drink
Band/Troubad
Lecture
Illusionist
Activity pack
Time for own work, etc.
Get in touch for further information and a tailor-made plan!