A friend of mine arranged a surprise getaway to this pretty little cafe by the forest - called Nina's Natur Café. This cafe is located - well, in the middle of the fields beside a forest ... a really peaceful and remote place. We followed a traditional map, and took some wrong turns in the small roads - If you do not get lost, it should take about 30 minutes to drive to the café from Copenhagen).
However - maybe because of the beautiful and faraway location, and due to the most delicious cake buffet the owner Nina serves - the cafe has become well-known and popular.
When Dalai Lama was visiting Denmark, Nina's Natur Café was one of the few places he wanted to experience (a fine photo of the owner Nina and Dalai Lama was framed on the wall of the cafe).
The cafe was before a old farm, with a traditional thatch roof. You can sit down and enjoy your coffee and cake either inside the house, or in the charming orangerie, or out in the garden in the back of the house. From the garden you can follow the paths leading to the forest, and take a walk in the forest.
After a lovely afternoon and a walk in the forest, it so happened that we took a wrong turn on our way back home ... and found this little spot, where a local farmer sold fresh berries and vegetables. There was a tiny box, where you could leave the payment - or you could pay using mobile pay. I bought some strawberries and rhubarb - and left the money to the box.
It is wonderful to notice, that this type of paying - like in the old days - still exists today. Leaving the coins and bills to an unlocked box demands trust to fellowmen - and it warms one's heart to experience things like this!
I'm thankful for friendships and the small surprises, taking a wrong turn (getting lost) often times brings into our lives,
Nina xoxo
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Dearest Nina, what a lovely little nature cafe :) I so enjoyed your beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, dear one. Hugs!
...Nina, what a lovely place. Some of the things that jumped out at me are: the beautiful building, blue sky with puffy white clouds, the passion vine and of course the desserts. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHow enchantingly lovely and what a delightful way to spend a summer's day!
ReplyDeleteWe still find some 'honesty box' payment stands here too.
I'm sue you'll be back!
Wonderful that trust is found freely in today's environment. Thank you for linking up today, Nina. I hope to see you back next week!
ReplyDeleteThe food are so yummy!!!
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That's a pretty good friend, boy could I use a place like that. I've come across those sorts of stands, not too uncommon for veggie carts outside houses and farms. Lovely photos, I feel more at peace just seeing them.
ReplyDeleteHello, what a cute cafe. I love the location. I see some of the locals in my area put out veggies and fruits they grow with a honest payment box too. It does work. Happy Friday! Wishing you a great day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little place. I love buying fruits and veg from places like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming café. The purple flower is so interesting and pretty. The desserts look Yummy. I hope you are enjoying these summer days, Nina.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
What a fantastic treat for your, this place looks so pretty and the cakes! I also like it when you trust people and your trust is rewarded.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
What a nice surprise that your friend arranged, dear Nina! Such an enchanting place to stay and explore. It's wonderful to see trust and honesty in the world. Sending hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteOh Nina, this looks a wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post and your photographs are just so nice to see.
My good wishes
All the best Jan