IN THE GREEN MEADOW:
WHERE OUR STORY LIVES
began not as a business, but as a way of living
— rooted in love, nature, tradition, and the gentle beauty of the Icelandic countryside
WHAT WE OFFER
Though our farm lies nestled in the peaceful valleys of West Iceland, our journeys reach far beyond. Every tour we offer is fully tailored to your wishes — whether you're drawn to the black-sand beaches of the South, the geothermal wonders of the Highlands, or the quiet magic of the North.
We specialize in creating soulful, slow travel experiences where every detail is thoughtfully crafted, and every moment leaves space to breathe, feel, and connect. Whether you join us for a farm-based retreat or a full circle around the island, we promise the same gentle pace, meaningful encounters, and deep local knowledge.
OUR TAILORED TOURS CAN INCLUDE
WEST ICELAND
waterfalls, hot springs, lava fields & local stories
SNÆFELLSNES
The famous Snæfellsjökull glacier, magical black and white beaches, waterfalls, lava fields & saga legends
SEASONAL TOURS
Lambing season, autumn colors, or winter wonderlands
THE SOUTH COAST
Black sands, waterfalls, glaciers & hidden gems
BESPOKE FARM STAYS
Wellness experiences & romantic escapes, horse hugging, sheep cuddling
THE NORTH &
THE EASTFJORDS
Whale watching, geothermal wonders, turf houses & wide horizons, fjord villages, puffins & reindeer country
WHAT IS THE ICELANDIC COUNTRY ROMANCE?
There’s a wordless magic in the Icelandic countryside—something we call "Sveitarómantík" or Icelandic Country Romance. It’s not a tour. It’s not a checklist. It’s a feeling. A way of being. A way of remembering.We bring this feeling into every journey we create, whether on our family farm or along the Ring Road. Here’s what it looks and feels like:
Drinking coffee and eating homemade Kleinur with your family
Sharing pancakes with rhubarb jam and hot chocolate by the kitchen table, just like Amma (grandma) used to make
Feeling the soft breath of a friendly sheep or brushing a horse's winter coat
Watching the mountains blush pink under the midnight sun
Wearing a warm lopapeysa that smells faintly of wool and woodsmoke
Whispering secrets in the hayloft or enjoying bright, beautiful Northern Lights nights
Letting the wind carry your thoughts away as the valley settles into stillness
It’s not luxury in the traditional sense—it’s something more soulful. Something more lasting. This is what we offer you.
THE HEARTBEAT OF COUNTRY ROMANCE
Let the voice of Icelandic legend Ellý Vilhjálms and glimpses of old Iceland bring to life the spirit of what we call
The Icelandic Country Romance
Among soft hills, warm animals, homemade pancakes, the scent of fresh hay…
Rainy mornings and sunlit afternoons, long summer nights and quiet winter days...
Moments that ask nothing of you — except to feel them...
IN THE GREEN MEADOW
I first saw them one summer's day,
As morning clouds drifted white,
In a green meadow, they played a gentle tune,
And played it again, just right.
Beneath a soft hill in that emerald field,
Stood their little, humble home,
Surrounded by peace, so bright and still,
And one shared dream alone.
When the sun sank slow into the calm sea,
And faded in golden flame,
I’d sit there late, as night fell deep,
With songs and love’s sweet name.
No love is sweeter in verse or song,
Than the one they softly knew.
And what eternity could be too long,
For hearts that beat as two?
For hearts that beat as two.
Í GRÆNUM
MÓ
Ég leit þau fyrst einn dag, einn sumardag
með drifhvít morgunský,
í grænum mó, þau léku fagurt lag
og léku það á ný.
Í lágri þúfu í þessum græna mó
var þeirra litla bú,
var þeirra yndi umlukt bjartri ró
og einni von og trú.
Og þegar sólin hneig í hafið rótt
og hvarf í roðaglóð
ég sat þar oft og sat þar fram á nótt
við söng og ástarljóð.
Og engin ást er sælli í óði‘ og söng
en söng og óði þeim.
Og hvaða eilífð er þeim nógu löng
sem elskast hjörtum tveim?
Sem elskast hjörtum tveim.
Author: Gestur Guðmundsson
Listen to the song that inspired our story → Í grænum mó on Spotify
Let the music play while you read… This is the spirit of Icelandic Country Romance.
Hvassafell II
311 Bifröst
Operated by:
Vellir ehf
ID 440288-1119
