EXPERIENCING MOUNTAIN FARM LIFE
EVERYDAY LIFE ON
AN ORGANIC FARM
Is there something incredibly romantic about farm life?
Absolutely yes, but of course it is also a very demanding task to run a farm at 1,600 metres above sea level. There are days that couldn’t be more cheesy, but it is and remains a 24/7 job that sometimes pushes us to our limits – a job that, despite everything, which we wouldn’t trade for the world.
On request, you are welcome to accompany us in our daily work on the farm and with the animals.
However, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that we work with living creatures for whom we have a great responsibility.
Therefore, we expect our guests to treat our animals with consideration and respect.
OUR
furry housemates
We are home to more than 50 beating hearts on our farm.
Around 15 of our ruminant ladies provide us with high-quality organic meadow herb milk all year round.
Then there is Molly, our three-coloured cat lady. She has cuddled her way into many hearts so far. Curious and usually very determined, she puts all our guests through their paces. Once she has been approved, she likes to be cuddled for a long time and intensively, which in turn is rewarded with a benevolent purr ;). Our Molly is not only a real pleasure cat, she is also a bit of our “lady-in-waiting”.
Last but not least, we would like to introduce you to two special helpers:
Our runner ducks, who assist us day in and day out in getting rid of a few unpleasant molluscs.
BIODIVERSITY
By regularly mowing the meadows, we not only harvest valuable fodder for our cows, but also preserve biodiversity. Because let’s be honest: what would an alpine meadow be without all the colourful wildflowers?
COLOURFUL MIX
The meadows in Padaun are home to a wide variety of mountain herbs and meadow flowers, so it’s not surprising that many insects also feel at home here, which in turn contributes to a healthy landscape.
COLOURFUL MIX
The meadows in Padaun are home to a wide variety of mountain herbs and meadow flowers, so it’s not surprising that many insects also feel at home here, which in turn contributes to a healthy landscape.
BIODIVERSITY
By regularly mowing the meadows, we not only harvest valuable fodder for our cows, but also preserve biodiversity. Because let’s be honest: what would an alpine meadow be without all the colourful meadow wildflowers?
SLOPING FENCES
OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Daniel and Jakob attach particular importance to preserving the classic Tyrolean sloping fence. This is a traditional technique that has been passed down from generation to generation. The fences are built entirely without nails. For us, the sloping fence represents a traditional Tyrolean landscape. The maintenance of approx. 1.5 kilometres of sloping fence requires a significant amount of time and effort – only for the preparatory work, the two of them need about a month. This old craft can be learnt as part of a course at the “Schule der Alm” (School of the Alp) in Vals.
For those interested in a documentary, Servus TV’s “Heimatleuchten” (Am Brenner – Zwischen Transit und Tradition (at the Brenner – between transit and tradition)) gives a brief impression of our region and the preservation and realisation of the sloping fence. We will link you to the video. Many thanks at this point to the excellent work of the Servus TV team.
