A one-story mill shrouded in legends was built in the 19th century, standing by the Palaukinis stream, in the southeastern part of the Gaveikėnai village, in a forest not far from the Ignalina - Ginučiai road. Next to the mill you will find a dam with a bridge, where vacationers often come to swim. Folk artist Teofilis Patiejūnas carved several devil sculptures for the mill building. In 1978, this mill was included in the Register of Cultural Properties.
There are many legends about the Gaveikėnai mill. Ask the locals – they will surely tell you at least one. For example, once the owner sent the miller out to grind buckwheat at midnight, thinking that the devils would beat his sides. The next morning, the owner came to the mill and saw – the miller was snoring, and the devils were chained and squealing. It is believed that the devils are still doing mischief there.
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