Poul and Ruth, a Danish retired couple, live on their farm named 'Møllegaarden' near the small village of Dalmose in a rural area on the island of Zealand in Denmark. Their farm represents a traditional estate, including a farm building, numerous outbuildings and adjoining land of circa 28 hectares (ha). Retiring from farming, the couple searched for an opportunity to use the farm for a new purpose. They were keen to create new activities by utilising the existing assets of the estate. For example, around the farm's buildings was a tree plantation of approx. 2 ha, which was planted in the early seventies. These trees grew to about 25 metres high, forming an enchanting small forest. The couple got the idea to use the forest and the farm's outbuildings to create a small-scale holiday centre. As the village and its rural area were rarely visited by tourists until then, this was an exciting idea that promised to create something new that would benefit local people and the rural area.

The main objective of the project was to attract more tourists to the village by reusing an old farm and its grounds for new purposes and thereby creating jobs in the rural area. In addition, by promoting walking and biking activities and offering high-quality, luxury accommodation, the aim was to attract a new type of tourist to the area, i.e. urban dwellers from Copenhagen.

Overall, the project promoters sought to develop a best practice that would serve as an example and inspiration to other local people.

Following the task of applying for LEADER Local Action Group support as a company, the main project activities involved the construction of four luxury shelters and three tree-top cabins on the farm near a walking and biking path in 2022-2023.

The design of the tree-top cabins was undertaken by an architect from the Faroe Islands, who positioned the cabins at the edge of the forest with a clear view over the fields and a view of the sky and stars through roof windows. The cabins were placed on a platform at a height of four metres above the ground. They were bolted to the platform/terrace deck with the forest as a backdrop. In addition, the cabins were insulated for year-round use, including heating installations, four sleeping places, a bathroom and a kitchen. A solid staircase with a handrail led up to the loft, where two beds were situated. The cabins contained the artwork of local artisans.

Four luxury shelters were built in the small wood next to the cabins. The shelters were equipped with electricity, a shower, a toilet, flexible tables, a clothes-drying cabinet and an outdoor kitchen.