Sølvane Gard
Photo: Dina Rygg Eide
Project information
Client: Sølvane Gard AS
Project: Restaurant - Conference Room
Interior Architect: Ahda AS
Wall installations
Size: 250 x 350 cm
Wooltypes: Norwegian Short Tale Landrace (gammalnorsk spælsau), Norwegian Pelt Sheep (pelssau), Merino
Plant dyes: Lichen (Steinlav), Madder, Indigo
Magic at Sølvane Opera Farm
If you ever visit Gloppen in Norway, you must pay a visit to Sølvane Opera Farm. The drive along the lake and the view of the surrounding mountains are stunning. This drive is truly magical. At the end of the lake, you will find a very small village called Kandal, where you will discover the farm called Sølvane Gard. The farm is owned by the inspiring couple, Torstein and Eivind. Eivind grew up on the farm and is now an opera singer. Together with his partner Torstein, he started hosting concerts, dinner events and wine tastings at the farm. Meeting Torstein and Eivind is an experience in itself. They are so inspiring and welcoming, which makes you feel happy and special right away!
They have built six luxurious cabins and a small restaurant on the farm's land. From the cabins and the restaurant, you can enjoy the beautiful views, dining on meals made from local ingredients, and of course, the events hosted by them.
Wool art
In the restaurant you will find a woolen artwork made by flokk & fjell. It is custom made for Sølvane Gard and inspired by the people the views, and the events at Sølvane Gard. It is symbolized as a fire where the sparks are the memories that will stay forever.
The artwork is made of several layers of spælwool and silk. Most of the silk is dyed with Steinlav, a lichen that grows on the rocks in the mountains around Sølvane Gard.
The artwork creates a beautiful atmosphere in the room and improves the acoustics. Additionally, the air quality is enhanced. Wool regulates the humidity level in the room, which is a very welcome quality in a restaurant.
Photo: Dina Rygg Eide