Hartman Manor – Historic Elegance for Your Event
Hartman Manor is one of the most beautiful wooden architectural landmarks in the Āgenskalns district of Riga, with origins dating back to the late 18th century. Historically, the manor estate belonged to prominent merchant families and gradually evolved into an elegant neoclassical property featuring distinctive architecture and a surrounding park. Today, Hartman Manor combines historical charm with modern functionality, creating a unique atmosphere for both private and corporate events.
The manor's spaces are suitable for birthday celebrations, electronic music events, conferences, seminars, presentations, photoshoots, film productions, concerts, networking evenings, workshops, exclusive VIP events, and weddings.
We offer not only venue rental at Hartman Manor but also complete technical and creative event support, including professional sound and lighting equipment, DJs, live musicians, event hosts, bartenders, decorations, and fully customized event solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you require a simple venue setup or full-scale event production, our team can provide the expertise, equipment, and services necessary to create a seamless and memorable experience.
History of Hartman Manor
Hartman Manor is one of the oldest surviving wooden architectural ensembles in Riga and an important part of the historic heritage of Āgenskalns. Its origins date back to 1786, when the property on Kalnciema Street belonged to the forester Johann Blumberg. Historians believe that the first residential building was constructed around this time or slightly earlier, and it remains preserved today.
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Āgenskalns developed into a district of summer residences for wealthy citizens of Riga. The estate changed ownership several times before coming into the possession of Riga council member Johann Jacob Collins in 1820. Later, the property was acquired by merchant’s widow Johanna Gertrude Fenger, who gradually united several neighboring land plots into a larger estate.
In the mid-19th century, after Fenger’s daughter married merchant and Elder of the Great Guild Wilhelm Hartmann, the estate became known as Hartman Manor. During this period, the complex was expanded with neoclassical additions, colonnades, and connecting structures, creating one of the most refined wooden manor ensembles in Pārdaugava.
Today, the historic buildings, parts of the original park, and distinctive architectural details have survived, reflecting Riga’s urban and cultural development from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hartman Manor is widely regarded as the oldest preserved building complex in Āgenskalns and a significant monument of Latvia’s wooden architectural heritage.
