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The Full Story

HISTORY

With these photos, we have tried to capture a part of the journey that led to the Balkan Retreat. You can see how in 10 years time we transformed a typical northern Serbian farm house into a rustic oasis that can enjoyed by us, our guests, family, and friends. These experiences and images will forever have a place in our heart. Thank you to all our family, friends, volunteers, neighbours, workers and everyone else who's been a part of this journey. 

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Rumi

Creating Balkan Retreat
2014-2022

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