A cultural and artistic refuge in alpine village of Mojstrana, Slovenia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to "" a cultural and artistic refuge in the small village of Mojstrana, where chickens are more famous than culture! The house, managed by the Cultural Artistic Association, is dated back to 1779, and it also represents the architectural heritage of this place. The name of our association, ," comes from the local dialect and means "fresh spring wind that brings changes." This name reflects the freshness and new beginning that we want to bring to this natural environment, surrounded by alpine beauty.

    Our vision is clear: we want to create an oasis of creativity, where ideas, creativity, and diversity interweave, where young and old expand their horizons through art and culture. We desire a world where borders do not separate people, where diversity is valued, and where tolerance reigns in the spirit of open socializing.

    In our association, enthusiasm for artistic expression is as free as the wings of village poultry. We come together to create and explore, and when asked which is better - chicken or culture, we answer: "Why not both?" Follow us into a world where even chickens whisper about art, and where every day is an opportunity for a new artistic miracle!

    Our members are world travelers, photographers, filmmakers, painters, musicians, and other individuals who bring their uniqueness, skills, and knowledge. Together, we will create a program that is high-quality and carefully prepared. Their presence will ensure a rich and diverse program.

    Let "this" become an oasis of creativity, originality, socializing, and community, valuing the uniqueness of individuals. We would like that community vibe to become part of the house and we would like to share our art projects and our knowledge through workshops and events.

    For more info about who we are and what we do please check:
    ask us for our links

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The travelers will be actively involved in life in our mountain village. Living with a Slovenian family, and spending time with locals will provide travelers the opportunity to learn about different cultures, food, music, even language.
    Since we are filmmakers we will organise filming workshops and art events from local artists. We also have portable cinema which will be available for our guests. Since one of us is also mountain guide we can take our guests climbing, hiking, swimming and offer other outdoor activities. One of our hosts is specialised in baking so we can share local recipes of local food that is made in traditional wooden stove. Village Mojstrana is in the heart of the Alps. Biggest mountains in Slovenia are in this area. Also big valleys, glacier rivers and lakes are to be find in the valley. If you like outdoor activities this place is a paradise.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are documentary filmmakers and artists with two sons (7 years and 4 years old) and a grandpa dog who started the association

    Our activities are designed to encourage the exploration of different cultures and oneself. Among these will be travel lectures, movie nights, acoustic music evenings, a living library, exchange of used items, board game nights, and much more. Each activity will be an opportunity for deeper exploration of different cultures and oneself, connecting, and preserving the tradition of socializing.

    The “” Association will also support its projects with some profitable activities, such as film production, local breakfast delivery supporting local farmers, and renting spaces for workshops and events. All profits will be reinvested in the development of this place and the projects we carry out.

    Therefore we ask workaway participants to help us with the activities we carry out and with the non-profit projects.

    In June 2024 the Association will host an event for young and young at heart. At the event we will have old school traditional games for kids, dj for kids, concert for grownups, and a dj set in the night, all artists deriving from the valley. All through the event we will have a food truck with barbecue food and drinks. For this specific event we need up to 5 travelers to help us with setting up the event avenue, diy building of stage ,and other structures will be needed. The event will take place on 22nd of June 2024. Therefore we are expecting travelers to help us from 18th of June on (for around 5 days).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Croatian: Fluent
    Slovenian: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Interested in using languages that I already speak and learn a new one - Portuguese. In return I offer to teach you Slovenian, not that it would help you much, as there are only 2 million people in the world communicating in Slovenian language. :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The house is big (3 floors) so we have plenty of space to sleep. When the association place is not rented out or is not in use for activities, the workaway participants are free to use it for themselves. The apartment can accomodate up to 4 people (2 double beds). There is a kitchen corner, living room, bathroom and dining area. They are also free to use the garden. If the apartment is booked, then participants are wellcomed in our house to spend the time with us, they will have their own bedroom, but kitchen, bathroom and living room are shared with a family (parents with two kids and a dog). We have a garden and a common space to hang out, make a fire, and relax.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It is mountain valley, where life is quite laid back.. We like art, music, films. In the house we have a projector where we screen films from local filmmakers. In the village there are two bars, a shop and many mountain houses. There is a lot to do and because this is a very known place in Slovenia, sadly it is not affordable for most of budget travellers. With our open house we want to change that and give a chance to experience our beautiful environment to all.
    We live in a mountain area so there is much to do, in the summer and also the winter time. During summer, in their free time, participants can go hiking, climbing, cycling, swimming in lakes. During winter they can snowboard, ski, ice skate, etc. The capital city of Ljubljana is only an hour away with a train and is a great place to go and treat yourselft to a cultural and artistic "food".

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 517998855749

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