Taju
Jõelähtme, Estonia
A design-led nature retreat set on a private forest estate, where walking trails, contemporary Estonian architecture and the Green Michelin-starred Hiis restaurant shape a grounded and immersive stay.
Uniqueness
TAJU is a nature-first retreat set on a private forest estate, where the landscape itself defines the experience. A network of walking trails runs throughout the property, allowing guests to explore forests, clearings and natural viewpoints directly from their accommodation. These trails are central to the stay, encouraging slow movement, observation and time spent outdoors across seasons. The architecture reflects contemporary Estonian design, with clean lines, natural materials and careful placement within the landscape. Each structure is positioned to preserve privacy while remaining connected to the surroundings. A key part of TAJU’s identity is its gastronomy, anchored by the Green Michelin-starred Hiis restaurant, which brings together local ingredients, foraging traditions and a strong respect for nature. Together, trails, design and food form a cohesive experience rooted in place rather than amenities.
Activities at Taju
Activities at TAJU are centred around the surrounding forest and the extensive network of walking trails that run throughout the estate. Guests can step directly from their accommodation onto clearly defined paths, exploring the landscape at their own pace. The trails invite slow walks, longer nature hikes and repeated discovery of the same environment as light, weather and seasons change. Beyond walking, the setting encourages quiet outdoor experiences such as nature observation, photography and time spent simply being present in the landscape. Activities at TAJU are intentionally unstructured, allowing guests to choose movement or stillness without schedules or pressure, guided by curiosity and connection to nature rather than organised programmes.
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Gastronomy
Gastronomy at TAJU is anchored by Hiis, the on-site restaurant recognised with a Green Michelin Star. The dining experience is deeply connected to the surrounding forest estate, with menus shaped by seasonal availability, local sourcing and foraged ingredients. Food is not treated as an add-on, but as an essential expression of place, landscape and time.
Hiis does not operate as a conventional walk-in restaurant. Instead, guests are invited into a highly curated dining experience built around a 15-course set menu – the only restaurant in Estonia to offer this format. Each course is carefully composed, allowing ingredients, techniques and flavours to unfold gradually, in rhythm with the land and the season.
Combining contemporary culinary thinking with traditional Estonian influences, Hiis focuses on flavour, balance and deep respect for nature. Meals feel both refined and grounded, shaped by patience, craft and intention. For many guests, gastronomy is a central reason to visit TAJU, standing alongside nature trails and architecture as one of the defining elements of the stay.
Sustainability at TAJU
Sustainability at TAJU is rooted in stewardship of land, thoughtful design and long-term care for its forest estate. The property is developed with restraint, allowing nature to remain the dominant presence while architecture and infrastructure are carefully integrated into the landscape. Walking trails, buildings and shared spaces are designed to minimise disruption and preserve natural ecosystems. Food plays a central role in TAJU’s sustainability approach, with the Green Michelin-starred Hiis restaurant championing local sourcing, foraging and seasonal cooking. Daily operations prioritise durability, conscious resource use and respect for natural rhythms. Rather than promoting volume or excess, TAJU encourages slower stays and deeper engagement with place, supporting a form of travel that values responsibility, balance and connection to nature.
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