Stenegård was founded during the middle of the 19th century by the visionary apothecary Julius Brun. At that time the estate was a centre for health and healing and had both a doctor's surgery and a pharmacy. Over the years Stenegård has been used as, among other things, a bank, inn and hotel. Since the end of the 1960's the estate is a unique meetingplace for handicraft, gardening, culture and health. At Stenegården we offer audio guiding and guided tours in different themes. In addition to this we also have a photo exhibition about the building of Stenegård.

In Stenegård's gardens we show old cultural plants in a new way. Here you can find flowers which were common in Swedish gardens at the end of the 19th century and are experiencing a renaissance now that the interest for old estates and cottages is on the increase. We want to show, inspire and share our knowledge about these plants which not only adorned a space in gardens all around the country but also had an important medical function. In addition to old cultural plants we have an impressive herb garden and a nice kitchen garden which are well worth a visit.

There is lots for the children to see, do and discover. In the children's part of Stenegård there is lots of room for playing and learning. In our new cottages in Hälsinge style we offer different kinds of creative activities. Here we let the children work with wood, paper, colour and shapes. In the garden laboratory the children are allowed to carry out different experiments and learn everything about how a seed becomes a plant.

The Summer Stage at Stenegården is widely known. Here large productions with well-known Swedish stars share the stage with small gigs performed by local bands. Every summer, the "Folkteatern" in Gävleborg puts on an appreciated performance at the traditional Träteatern at Stenegården. Here the public is treated to theatrical arts from both near and far.

Stenegård has long been a centre for local craftsmen and artists.
In our shops and exhibition premises we show and sell beautiful handicraft, clothes and jewellery of high quality made by local craftsmen and artists. On the estate there is a shop for locally produced food as well as a bakery which sells freshly baked bread.

At Stenegård you can visit the information centre about Hälsingegårdar. Here you can get information about the unique Hälsingsgård and which other beautiful Hälsinge estates you can visit in the vicinity of Järvsö. You can also buy books and other products.

In the restaurant we serve high-quality food which is made from fresh and locally grown produce. You are free to choose if you want to eat in peace and quiet in the beautiful dining room with table service or if you want something simpler from the café.