ABOUT US

FAMILY BUILT. FAMILY OWNED.

Our family originates from the Latgale region in Latvia.

My father, Oskars Zablockis, dreamed of creating a family retreat in Latvia where generations could reconnect with the roots and wildlife.

Over 20 years ago, he founded Locu Sala, building it by hand into a lake resort and guest house. Today it remains our family gathering place, even as we live in different countries.

We are happy to share this nature retreat with you, your family, and friends — a place to create your own memories.

IN THE HEART OF LATVIA

Locu Sala is a holiday village in Latgale, located in Carmans Nature Park on a peninsula by the clear waters of Lake Cārmaņi. This guest house in Latvia combines a farm, beekeeping, and a private estate — a true nature retreat by the lake.

Just 15 minutes away are Aglona Basilica, Devil’s Lake, and Krāslava, making it a perfect base to explore Latgale.

One of the most eco-friendly places in Latvia, with lake visibility up to 6 meters and no industry within 50 km — pure nature, clean air, and silence.

ECOLOGY IS OUR PRIORITY

We care for over 100 hectares of protected nature in Latgale, located within a Nature Park — a truly unique eco retreat in Latvia. Much of our land consists of protected biotopes, preserved with respect for local biodiversity.

The territory is untreated and chemical-free. We maintain natural meadows to support rare plants, birds, and wildlife, creating a balanced ecosystem. Forests of alder, oak, maple, and aspen surround the area, forming a rich natural environment by the lake with clean air and high oxygen levels.

All our houses are built from natural wood, without glue or synthetic materials — a true eco accommodation in Latvia. Reed roofs allow the houses to breathe, creating a healthy and natural indoor climate.

There's a solar park, making Locu Sala a more sustainable nature retreat in Latgale. We also use backup generators for reliability.

During winter, homes are heated with responsibly sourced firewood — only fallen or naturally damaged trees are used. This careful approach reflects our commitment to preserving a clean and balanced environment.

LEISURE & SPA

The peninsula features a scenic hiking trail in Latgale with bridges, swimming spots, and quiet gazebos for relaxation in nature.

Guests have access to private beaches by the lake in Latvia, a covered BBQ area with a campfire space, as well as saunas and outdoor hot tubs.

For a more active getaway, boats, kayaks, and SUP boards are available to explore this lakefront retreat in Latvia.

WITH LOVE FOR ANIMALS

Our farm in Latgale is home to a variety of animals, with sheep as the main residents. Guests are welcome to enjoy a farm experience in Latvia — meet the animals, feed them, and explore authentic countryside life.

We raise purebred Latvian black-headed sheep, an ancient local breed sourced from eco farms. Their feed is prepared on-site from grains grown in a bio farm — including barley, oats, wheat, and peas — creating a natural, highly digestible diet.

Weekly pasture rotation ensures animal well-being and a stress-free environment, resulting in high-quality, tender lamb available directly from our eco farm in Latvia.

The surrounding nature park in Latgale is home to wild animals that freely roam the territory. From observation decks, guests can quietly watch deer, roe deer, wild boar, foxes, hares, and a variety of birds as they come to feeding areas — a unique wildlife experience in Latvia.

FRUITS OF NATURE
AT THE DOORSTEP

We also grow fruits, vegetables, berries, and herbs in our garden and greenhouse, supporting a natural farm-to-table experience in Latgale. In our greenhouse, we use technologies that allow us to harvest crops twice per season — all the way into late autumn.

Guests can join farm tours in Latvia to see how local produce is grown. We also offer delivery of products from nearby farms and chef-prepared meals — from breakfasts to full banquets — using fresh, local ingredients.