ArchitectureThe Skeið Vist was created according to the motto "make new from old": The former stable and haystack now serve as accommodation and the former cow stands of the stable have been converted into supports for the dining table top. The apartments were almost exclusively furnished with used objects and furniture, which, for example, have been given a new coat of paint. Only environmentally friendly colors were used for painting or varnishing. The rooms are white or natural-colored and thus ensure a cozy, friendly room atmosphere, which is also supported by large window fronts. The floor coverings are made of natural tiles, light natural cork or wood. In the outdoor area, mostly old garden furniture was restored and pallet wood was used. Except for the concrete ground and the roof beams, the horse stable is made of upcycling material that comes from disused neighboring farms. In Iceland, wood is largely an import product - this is why it is so important to Myriam that the material is used again and again in order to save transport routes and conserve resources. What the family did not build themselves, craftsmen from the neighboring village took over, such as the construction drawing, the installation of the sanitary facilities and the power supply.

FoodDuring the ski season, from the beginning of February to mid-May (variable depending on the snow conditions), half or full board is offered; this is also possible outside of the season by arrangement. Icelandic specialties land on the plate, which are preferably prepared with foods that do not have to be imported. Most of the herbs come from our own greenhouse and are either fresh or self-dried. A small vegetable garden of its own enables local food, free of pesticides, to be offered. Work is currently underway on a permaculture farm, which is to expand the range. The dishes offered are, for example: Icelandic leg of lamb with fresh salad, delicious Icelandic jacket potatoes, served with typical, homemade rhubarb jam. Or a mushroom sauce, which is prepared from specially collected or dried mushrooms from the mountain heather. The Icelandic crepes (pönnukökur) are also eaten with home-made rhubarb jam and with blueberry or crowberry jam (the two types grow in the mountains and are collected from mid-August and, with a little luck, until mid / end of September). Vegans will also find what they are looking for in modern Icelandic cuisine: the hostess likes to conjure up fine oven-baked dishes from regional vegetables, such as a delicious potato and carrot dish.

EnvironmentThe host family increasingly lives according to the principle of permaculture, i.e. an ecological philosophy of life: In Skeið Vist there is up and recycling, the garbage is strictly separated, all electrical devices are energy-saving, as are the LED lights in all rooms, and only come environmentally friendly detergents and detergents are used. The property has its own mountain spring, from which the process water is fed through a cleaning septic tank. The food waste is picked up weekly by the garbage disposal and brought to a collection point, where the organic waste is turned into humus-rich soil, which the residents can pick up as required. Myriam is happy to support this cycle process, whereby it is her wish that her own compost, which is currently only used in summer, can be used all year round. The hosts also support reforestation projects financially.

Well-BeingThere is a small sauna on site. In cooperation with a nearby provider, yoga classes can be booked in groups. A special highlight during the ski season is ski yoga: for a small tour group, the morning begins with yoga exercises, followed by ski tours (with skins, without helicopters or ski lifts) and ends with other yoga exercises. This concept can also be booked as hike yoga. The appointments are made by arrangement with the hostess.