Enough excuses and procrastination. Summer is the perfect time to take her on a date she'll never forget. Relationships take some effort. Sometimes, with work and constant rush, we don't have time to think about it, so I'm sharing ideas that can brighten up your weekends or a regular workday evening.
French picnic in Lavender Village
The Lavender Village near Vilnius will make you feel like you're in a dream. The scents of Provence blend with the coziness of the Lithuanian countryside and allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet. Bring a mat with you, buy some cheese, ham, a baguette at the bakery, and a refreshing drink at the wine shop. rose. Here is the perfect plan for a surprise date, during which you can plan for the future or give thanks for the past. If the road home seems too far, you can stay in Lavender Village and spend the night in a cozy room with lavender-scented bedding.
Sunsets in the bathroom
There is a very cozy “Atokampis” homestead among the cornfields by the Kaunas Lagoon. In addition to the owners’ house, there are two more (and a third one is currently under construction) cottages with outdoor hot tubs. They are very cozy and comfortable, and most importantly – remote. Here, lying in a bath that doesn’t cool down for three hours, you can watch the sunsets and you won’t meet anyone else except your owners (the cottages are specially built so that you can enjoy the peace and quiet without being disturbed). True, there is a very friendly dog who likes to introduce himself when the steak is being removed from the grill, but after waiting a few minutes he politely leaves. “Atokampis” is a great option when you want to escape the city and enjoy the peace in a very comfortable and aesthetic environment.
Hedonistic pleasures in "Vilkinė"
For endless weekend pleasures, dedicate a weekend brunch It's relaxing - there's no need to rush anywhere, your work calendar is empty, and you can safely turn off your phone. It can take up to five hours for all the dishes to be served, but it doesn't feel like long when you're walking around the beautiful, newly renovated manor-homestead, looking at the vegetables grown right there, or just lying on the grass and looking at the clouds.
The round tables of "Vilkinė" covered with white tablecloths, set on the meadow, create a festive atmosphere and invite you to sit down for long conversations, enjoy each other's company and a different seasonal menu every time. The owners of the manor pour rosé Crémant and makes you feel like you've been seeing long-lost friends for a long time. This year's novelty at "Vilkinė" is that you can also rent authentically furnished cozy rooms and extend your weekend feast if you still don't feel like returning to reality.
Take a walk on the lake
At first glance, it seems that paddle boarding requires a lot of strength and effort. But it really isn't. Believe me, if I stood up and swam to the middle of the lake, you can too. True, I fell off the board, but only because my husband decided to swim up to me and kiss me. I would suggest leaving the romance for later, but the feeling of paddling on the lake is really very good. You can swim to the far side of the lake to sunbathe peacefully and not rush back. Paddle boards are rented in many places: at the Green Lakes Beach, in Trakai, in Palušė... A great activity for two.
Tour of the Sapieha Palace
You can invite your significant other to travel back in time. Historian and writer Sonata Šulcė, while leading a tour of the Sapieha Palace, reveals such interesting facts about the past of our nobles that it's hard to believe. in Antakalni The palaces built in the 19th century conceal a former level of incredible luxury, the highest caliber artists who created the Sapieha Palace, and the ruthless facts about art and the basic human envy that destroys lives.
Two hours walking through the traces of the past in the slightly restored palace will pass very quickly, but you will learn many interesting facts about the architecture, art and life of the elite of the past. The future of this palace is uncertain, so while you still can, I highly recommend taking a look at what remains.
Karaoke room
I know it's not for everyone, but... After all, we are a singing nation, maybe a little shy, but singing really brings pleasure to most people. The "Sing" karaoke house located on Gedimino Avenue in Vilnius has separate rooms with all the necessary equipment for singing, probably all possible songs and, of course, microphones. You can sing serenades to each other or sing Kastytis Kerbedis's "Dėl tėvės galiu". Either way, it will be an extraordinary and fun evening together. There is no place for stage fright here, because no one can hear you anymore. So go ahead!
Play Indians glamping
If you haven't already, definitely invite her out for a picnic. And not just any ordinary one, but the way it's fashionable today - to glamping. The word glamping is used more and more often. It usually means camping in nature with improved comfort and aesthetics. You can also try such entertainment in Lithuania. The Ikea campsite at the Wakeway wakeboard park is very cozy and cute. You can choose from six tents, all decorated in a different style. Each has comfortable beds, cabinets, decorations, plants, pillows and lots of lamps. During the day you can practice wakeboarding here, and at night (if you're lucky) listen to the rain pounding on the high roof of the tent. A great and simple way to turn everyday life upside down, even for those who don't like camping.
For a secret getaway for two
A cabin called “Etno hut” was recently built between Vievis and Elektrėnai. Photos of the interior of this cabin were published by “Archdaily”. It is a very small and pleasantly ascetic cabin, which has the most necessary things. However, the best thing about this cabin is the terrace from which the view opens up as if to Lithuanian Provence – meadows, forests and hills stretch in the distance. This is a cabin for people who value peace, because after taking the keys you will not meet anyone else. Not even a dog. A bathhouse in the same modern style is being built next to it, from which the beautiful Lithuanian landscape should also open up through the large windows. A wonderful place for a secret escape for two.
White evening
By inviting your significant other to Le Diner en Blanc, you are giving them a special celebration, the atmosphere of which is difficult to describe in words and which can only be understood by those who have experienced it once. All over the world, this event has been organized for many years, and in Vilnius it is gradually becoming a kind of summer graduation tradition.
This year, “Le Diner en Blanc” will take place on August 23. As always, in one of the most beautiful places in Vilnius. Where exactly – no one knows until the very last minute. The element of surprise is important throughout the celebration – you never know who you will meet and you can never predict how the evening will end. Maybe that evening someone will want to swear eternal love and put a diamond ring on their chosen one? If so, whisper about it to the organizers – they will advise you when is the best time to do it. Or maybe you want to organize your own wedding? This is also possible and even very simple, and you will celebrate together with the whole city.
To make preparing for this French aesthetic fiesta even easier, don't prepare the food yourself. Le Diner en Blanc organizers announced a new partnership with the Stikliai restaurant. From the three-Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant Chef Gerdvilas Žalys, who returned to Lithuania to work at L'Atelier, has created a special menu for Le Diner en Blanc, so those who want to enjoy the elegance of French cuisine will be able to order one of three picnic sets.
Registration for the event until August 14.
Gong meditation
The more interesting the date, the better. The more the surprise factor, the longer the memories will last. Invite your significant other to immerse themselves in the sounds of gong meditation. A session lasting just a couple of hours will allow you to focus on yourself, feel your body and relax. The sounds of the gongs have a calming effect and gently immerse you in a pleasant meditative state. No magic, just self-centered breathing and relaxation, after which you might want to talk, or it might just be good to be quiet together.
Author of the article: Giedrė Voroneckė
