It is easy to get lost in the Šimanski Forest near Anykščiai. Navigation and internet may not work. If this happens, do not worry and just drive further into the forest until you see a river and high sandy banks just off the road. This is the Miklieriai outcrop, one of the most beautiful places in the middle of this forest and also a viewpoint. You could almost see our farm from here: we are on the opposite bank, just a few bends of the river away and a few hundred metres of dense, impenetrable forest beyond.... And now that you have seen one of the basic attractions of our place, we can share a secret with you: you can only reach us by strictly following the directions we have prepared at the end of this page.

Amatu kalnelis (Craftsman's Hill) is a small farmhouse on a hill, consisting of a housekeeper's house, a craftsman's house and a bathhouse, all decorated with carved pillars and columns, remembering old times. When passing by such a farm, one usually wants to stop and go inside to take in the atmosphere of the old days and learn about the history of the place. If you share this feeling, we warmly invite you to visit us. We are sure that you will discover much more here than appears at first glance.

We invite you to the Šimonių forest to regain your strength and good mood at the "Amatų kalnelis" homestead, located in an idyllic location near the Saint River and the romantic Inkūnai church. We open our gates to all lovers of nature and peace. Rest awaits you in a wooden cage with a reed roof. On the first floor you will find a living room with a view of the forest, a kitchenette and a bathroom. On the second floor, a bedroom with one double bed and two single beds.

Set yourself up for complete relaxation: there is no internet in the lodge, and the phone connection is not available everywhere. However, those who need to use the wireless Internet can do so near the main building of the homestead, where there is a modem. If you really need it, you can agree with the Landlady about borrowing a modem.

The cottage welcomes guests in the warm season. We plan to install heating in the future, but at the moment the cabin can only be lived in when outside temperatures allow.

We do not accept pets.

In the cabin, you will find a kitchen where you can prepare food, make tea, and cook mushrooms collected in the forest. There is a possibility to make a grill. You can buy local food products from your neighbors: you can get homemade butter, cheese, cottage cheese, honey and other goodies according to the season within a few kilometers. You will get drinking water from the spring that flows near the homestead.

The nearest grocery stores are about fifteen kilometers away in the village of Androniškii (in the direction of Anykščiai) or in Vodonysi (in the direction of the east). You can find a selection of restaurants and shops in Anykščiai itself.

We are waiting for those who want to experience a peaceful rest in nature. A clear source of drinking water flows next to the homestead, the wooden church of Inkūnai can be seen almost from the windows, and the amber-clear Šventoji river is a few minutes' walk away. You can easily get to the Mikieriai village on the other side of the river via the hanging bridge, visit the forest, the Mikieriai exposure and other beauties of the forest. Thirteen kilometers away you will see the Horse Museum (Niūronys), eighteen kilometers away - you will see the town of Anykščiai with its various attractions. In the summer, our forest is full of berries, and in the fall, mushrooms abound.

You can order a pottery lesson at the homestead itself. During it, together with the Hostess, you will make a bowl or a cup, and if you have the willpower - a pitcher or a pot. We burn the accumulated works with the archaic leaven technique and return them to the authors. We invite you to contact us as soon as possible to book a lesson. Price for a group of 4 guests - 140 euros (35 euros per person). We have clay creations for sale as well.

For an additional fee, we will light a sauna*, organize a hike in the forest, and if you wish - an overnight stay in the forest!

The rental price of Pirtelė for guests of the cottage is 100 euros. Accommodates up to 4-6 persons.

For families with children, we highly recommend relaxation in our fabulous cabin, walks and games in nature, getting to know the forest and its inhabitants: birds, hares, butterflies. Independent children can take part in our clay modeling class together with their parents.

We remind you that parents are responsible for the safety of children in the cabin, in the forest or near the water.