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Salaca River, Latvia

A visual diary by Benjamin Hardman

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Photographer and natural history cinematographer Benjamin Hardman, known for capturing the raw and remote sides of nature in the Polar Regions, discovered a new kind of immersion at Vipp Salaca River.

Photographer and natural history cinematographer Benjamin Hardman, known for capturing the raw and remote sides of nature in the Polar Regions, discovered a new kind of immersion at Vipp Salaca River.

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"Being based in Iceland, where there are very few trees, it was incredible to immerse in the forest around the guesthouse, truly something different for us."

 

- BENJAMIN HARDMAN

"Being based in Iceland, where there are very few trees, it was incredible to immerse in the forest around the guesthouse, truly something different for us."

 

- BENJAMIN HARDMAN

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The sounds of the river, the light wind through the trees, and the house itself made for an unforgettable trip for the family of three.
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The sounds of the river, the light wind through the trees, and the house itself made for an unforgettable trip for the family of three.

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Calm, by default. The guesthouse’s design invited quiet, unhurried moments. From lighting to layout, every detail feels intentional, creating a calm space that harmonises with the surrounding forest.

 

“The design choices give you a true open-plan living experience, with the possibility to dine outside and sit peacefully with a coffee overlooking the treetops and river below. I really enjoyed the bath on the second floor, it was such a cosy touch to the bedroom area.”

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Calm, by default. The guesthouse’s design invited quiet, unhurried moments. From lighting to layout, every detail feels intentional, creating a calm space that harmonises with the surrounding forest.

 

“The design choices give you a true open-plan living experience, with the possibility to dine outside and sit peacefully with a coffee overlooking the treetops and river below. I really enjoyed the bath on the second floor, it was such a cosy touch to the bedroom area.”

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"Showing our daughter new places is one of the most empowering experiences. Whether it’s the high Arctic landscapes or the forest of the Salaca River, we get to show her places that will shape her view of the world and at the same time get to learn new perspectives of nature through her eyes."

 

 

 

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Traveling with his family introduced a slower pace. Time was spent on small details and ease of living, turning the stay into a welcome break from the rhythm of freelance life, where simple, quiet moments became the highlight of each day.
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Traveling with his family introduced a slower pace. Time was spent on small details and ease of living, turning the stay into a welcome break from the rhythm of freelance life, where simple, quiet moments became the highlight of each day.

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"Being with our daughter gives an entirely new meaning to travel and adventures. Parenthood has been such a gift in this way."

 

- BENJAMIN HARDMAN

"Being based in Iceland, where there are very few trees, it was incredible to immerse in the forest around the guesthouse, truly something different for us."

 

- BENJAMIN HARDMAN

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Design, nature, and family meet in a setting where the quietest moments leave the deepest impressions.

Design, nature, and family meet in a setting where the quietest moments leave the deepest impressions.

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