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Food tastings

Ilzenberg Manor invites you to take an exclusive journey of tastes, flavours and sensations, revealing the authenticity of products grown and produced not only by the Manor’s farm, but also by its partners – creators who appreciate nature and cultivate a harmonious lifestyle. Here, a tasting becomes more than just a sampling – it is a slow, meaningful experience that allows you to hear the rhythm of life at the Manor, feel the continuity of traditions and respect for the land. During the tastings, we present food products born on the Ilzenberg Manor farm, the flavours of which are defined by their natural origins, the changing seasons, and the long-standing culinary traditions of the Manor. Every product tasted tells a unique story about the place, responsible farming, the harmony between humans and nature, and meticulous craftsmanship. Authentic recipes, natural ingredients and a preserved flavour allow you to experience what is authentic and time-tested.
Tastings at Ilzenberg Manor blend flavour, aesthetics and history into a harmonious whole that not only enriches the senses but also leaves a deep and lasting impression. It is an experience that invites you to pause, enjoy the moment, and return again – searching for peace, authenticity and the spirit of the Manor. During the tastings, you will sample food products made on the Ilzenberg Manor farm, the taste of which reflects naturalness, the changing seasons and time-honoured manorial culinary values. Each dish tells a unique story about the place, the people and responsible farming. Tasting at Ilzenberg Manor is a harmony of taste, aesthetics and history that leaves a lasting impression and invites you to return.
4 TASTING OPTIONS

Choose the type of tasting that suits you

CHOOSE:
FOR GROUPS
FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS
Tastings are available for groups of 10 or more and must be booked at least 3 days in advance so that the Manor team can prepare thoroughly and welcome our honoured guests appropriately. Tastings can be combined with a walk through the Manor Park, the Palace, or other spaces at Ilzenberg Manor, creating an even more enriching experience. Bookings for groups of less than 10 people are also possible; in such cases, a minimum tasting fee applies. Bookings are accepted every day of the week, year-round.

Tasting of food prepared at Ilzenberg Manor

More than 100 exceptional food products are created today at Ilzenberg Manor, where centuries-old manorial traditions and respect for the land remain alive. Each ingredient has its own story – we grow most of our raw materials right here on our Manor Farm, where nature and people work in harmony.

During the tasting, a true treasure chest of manor flavours will open up before you: gourmet cheeses, exceptional meat products, creamy spreads, aristocratic delicacies and countless other products made with love, patience and completely free of artificial additives.

The Ilzenberg Manor farm has been recognized by the World Wildlife Fund as a “Baltic-friendly farm,” and our products win “Lithuanian Product of the Year” awards every year – soured milk, stewed chicken and ayran have already received them. These flavours not only delight but also remind us of what we miss most today – naturalness, authenticity and a connection to the land.

The tasting is led by a Manor guide who not only introduces the products but also reveals the philosophy of Ilzenberg Manor – harmony with nature, respect for traditions and a sincere joy of creation.

Every product you taste is healthy and delicious, naturally taking us back to the past and reminding us of what is so lacking today – naturalness, a connection to the land and the past, and harmony with nature. The tasting is led by a Manor guide.

  • Duration: about 1 hour
  • Product range: tasting of natural products made with love on the Manor farm.
  • Price: €15 per person  from 7 years of age | free for children up to 6 years of age.
  • Start:  Ilzenberg Manor, at the entrance to the MANOR-MASTER’s HOUSE.
  • Note: minimum tour fee €150 (applies to groups of less than 10 people).
  • Ticket to the Park-Museum not included.

Tasting of food prepared at Ilzenberg Manor IN THE DINING ROOM or EVENT HALL OF THE PALACE

IN THE DINING ROOM or EVENT HALL OF THE PALACE

Experience an authentic manorial atmosphere and discover the culinary traditions preserved at Ilzenberg Manor. This tasting is a unique opportunity to sample the same natural products made on the Manor’s farm as in the first option, but here you will enjoy a special space: the magnificent Dining Room or the elegant Event Hall of the Palace.

Here, every bite tastes different – among the historic walls and the restored majesty of the Manor. Natural cheeses, meat products, spreads and other delicacies, made with love, reveal a whole new brilliance, further enhanced by the stories of the Manor guide about Ilzenberg culinary traditions, the philosophy of the farm and the true manorial taste.

  • Duration: about 1 hour
  • Product range: tasting of natural products made with love on the Manor farm.
  • Price:  €20 per person  from 7 years of age | free for children up to 6 years of age.
  • Start: Ilzenberg Manor, at the main entrance to the PALACE.
  • Note: minimum tour fee €200 (applies to groups of less than 10 people)
  • Ticket to the Park-Museum not included.

Sustainable Culinary Heritage TASTING-TOUR-EDUCATION: “In Harmony with Nature for the Sake of Healthy Food and a Brighter Baltic Sea”

Recommended to for families, birthdays and christenings

Have you ever tasted food that is not only delicious, but also nutritious, natural and healthy? In the XXI century, this seems like a rare luxury, but Ilzenberg Manor invites you on a journey through a true manor culinary world, where tradition, nature and craftsmanship blend together.

The educational experience begins with a guided tour around the Manor’s farm: you will visit the dairy, poultry house, apiary, orchard, greenhouses, vineyard, and agricultural machinery park. In 2019, the World Wildlife Fund recognized our farm as the winner of a national competition – the “Baltic Sustainable Farm”.

Later, you will travel to the manor office (the Master’s House), where a tasting is waiting for you: you will sample the products of the Manor, grown in harmony with nature and produced naturally, while the guide explains the specifics of their production. Participants in the educational program will take part in practical activities – the first to complete them correctly will get a prize. The culmination is an impressive manorial surprise: a shot from Swedish cannon!

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Product range: tasting of cold, natural products made with love on the Manor farm.
  • Price: €12 per person  from 17 years of age | €10  for children aged 7–16 | free for children up to 6 years of age.
  • Start: Ilzenberg Manor, at the parking lot next to the SHOP.
  • Note: minimum tour fee €150 (applies to groups of less than 10 people).
  • Ticket to the Park-Museum not included.

PICNIC at Ilzenberg Manor

Enjoy a picnic in a unique, manor-like atmosphere with your family or friends. Buy one of the natural PICNIC CHEESE or PICNIC MEAT sets at the shop, choose your favourite spot in the park, and enjoy the peace and quiet along with the delicious taste of the treats prepared with love at Ilzenberg Manor.

This is a great activity not only for families or groups of friends, but also an exceptional idea for birthdays, christenings or other celebrations. Do you want to organise a special manor-style picnic? Contact us and let us prepare everything for you.

  • Product range: PICNIC CHEESE or PICNIC MEAT sets.
  • Price: €14 per set for 2 persons.
  • You can buy the ready-made sets at the shop.
  • Note: If you would like to have a picnic with a group, please book the sets in advance: dvaras@ilzenbergas.lt | +370 696 44004. We will prepare herbal tea for a cosy time together.
PRODUCED AT ILZENBERG MANOR

Wine Tasting

Wine is history, culture, secrets, and… a gourmet delight. Enjoy the wine produced at the Manor.