a good way to practice their skills.
Laila tells us that her father has always
been a hunter.
– I never got to come, he would only
bring my brother, she says. But it was I
who became a hunter, not my brother.
I actually got my hunting licence before
I had even met Ole Erik or knew that
I would live here with such excellent
hunting grounds.
Based on
her own experiences and
ambitions, Sylli – which is what the estate
has always been called by the locals and
which is also the name of the business –
wants to be known for her hunting events
designed especially for women.
This includes women-only hunting
parties with an experienced nature
guide, comfortable accommodation with
a shower and toilet, nice home-cooked
meals based on local produce and, not to
be forgotten, friendly and unpretentious
company with new like-minded friends.
– We want it to be easy to come here for
a hunt even if you don’t know a lot of girls
already who hunt, says Laila. We welcome
groups, but also those who travel here
on their own and get to know their new
hunting companions once they are here.
There is documentation
showing that
the Sjøli family lived and worked here by
the eastern shores of Lake Storsjøen in
Rendalen as early as 1480.
– We also know that more people want
to learn about old hunting traditions and
listen to interesting stories about what
life was like here on the estate and in the
valley centuries ago, he says. We want
our guests to learn about these stories and
traditions.
– As a hunter, it’s rewarding to be able
to pass on the tradition.
I never got to
come, he would
only bring my
brother. But it was
I who became a
hunter, not my
brother. I actu-
ally got my hunting
licence before I
had even met Ole
Erik or knew that
I would live here
with such excellent
hunting grounds.
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