Between the mountains and the sea, Łódź and Częstochowa, almost perfectly in the middle of Poland, silently lies the intimate magic of the manor. Wrapped in an ancient note of distinguished families, dressed in the historic walls of the Park Residence, it welcomes guests today with the same generosity as it was over three hundred years ago. Quietly waiting for those who are not in a hurry. Willingly accept those who like to be, not always have. It will give back the stream, the treasure island, rose beds, and will rock with the sound of lime trees, soothing the soul, heart and body.

A place that was born out of passion and how it happens in life as a "happy" coincidence. In the beginning (combining business with pleasure), a young couple wandered mansions, castles and palaces in the western part of the country, collecting materials for Ania's thesis "About the concept of tourist development of historic objects of the resource of the Agricultural Property Agency of the State Treasury". The subject was invented by Marcin - Ania's husband - passionate about monuments. And each of the estates he saw, despite the deplorable condition, he was ready to buy. One day he went to see an abandoned mill in Świętokrzyskie, but fate wanted that on the way he did not make one of the sharp turns, and as there was no gate, he drove straight to the manor house in Cielętniki. Soon after they went there together, and even though they couldn't even get inside, they decided that they wanted to buy this neglected wonder immediately. They found what they were looking for. So they dreamed that this great decaying ruin would one day be their beautiful place on earth. There was good energy there. Probably everyone who knows or will know the history of the manor in Cielętniki knows why.

Twenty years later, after millions of more twists and turns, revelations and doubts, the passionate doctor and his wife, both not from this era, rebuilt the magical mansion, giving it a new life and thanking the former owners for every life saved here.

Today, Prastara is an impressive building, under the care of the Silesian conservator of monuments, which includes the late Baroque Manor, Rzadcówka, the seat of the former estate administrator, the only Polish Cavalry and Cavalry Chapel in Poland, dating back to the 16th century, and the Orangery with arcaded windows. Everyone hides their secrets and stories that the owners tell during the evenings by the fireplace. The residence is surrounded by a picturesque 16 ha. park where guests are graciously welcomed by old oaks, beeches and legendary linden trees.

The magic of this place was also experienced by those in love, newlyweds and crazy enthusiasts, but also all those who are sensitive to beauty, hungry for silence, nature and real taste. Here, an ancient door opens for scientists, seekers and lovers of technology.

Recently (2019), we have been prescribing Ancient Nature Treatments to our guests - stay packages, supporting health and psychophysical condition, based on healthy eating, conscious movement and prevention in coping with stress.

Passion drives us and inspires us to develop further and become better every day in what we do and who we are. Our dream is to create a space where we can get to know the world, people and ourselves.

We cordially invite you to our ancient thresholds.

Before you, a unique stay in the ancient walls of Rzadcówka, the former seat of the estate administrator.

We cook at home, based on our own products, grains from our natural crops, vegetables and fruits from the manor garden and herbarium. We grow flaxseeds, oats, spelled and amaranth in harmony with nature. In summer, we collect and dry fragrant linden flowers, from which we prepare infusions all year round. We also support local suppliers, taking care of the quality of the spices used.
Our court cuisine, rich in tradition, does not avoid classic dumplings, fish or lamb. We also go with the times, we personally like vegetarian, colorful and wholesome cuisine.
We compose meals based on the latest knowledge in the field of dietetics, specializing in court cheese, natural cultivation of amaranth and golden flax, which we press after harvesting in our court kitchen. Łasuchy can find court cookies, baked according to an ancient recipe, made thanks to Benia - an antique crank machine! Already shrouded in legend ..
You also eat what you do yourself. We conduct culinary workshops, where our guests learn to ferment and prepare liqueurs, bake bread, make cheese, press oil, and with a biologist friend they go through the park, in search of precious natural treasures, from which pro-health cocktails and tinctures are made.
Except "What will I eat?" we meet the question "How is it worth eating?" We take care of celebrating meals, the magic of tasting with every sense, with awareness. We also teach this to interested parties in a workshop form.

"Boredom" can be creative. We give you a space to be with yourself, doing nothing, in peace and quiet. This is a good time to reflect, recharge your batteries, and prioritize your life. Perhaps in this boredom you will see the beauty of simple being, which we recommend you with all our hearts.
Apparent boredom is also part of our Ancient Nature Treatments - our flagship program for 3,4 or 5 days, during which you can comprehensively pamper yourself from all sides. We take care of your body (massage, relaxation, recreational activities), mind (lectures and breathing exercises, Mindfulness) and spirit. You absorb the world with your every sense, you get to know yourself silently, you carefully blend in with the beauty of nature

If you want to fill your day with action, we will make sure that everything you do serves your health, good psychophysical condition and effective regeneration.

Our company model of relaxation puts the most tired of life on their feet, stops the busiest ones, and soothes the extremely nervous. A side effect may be ... like yourself. You will get to know our original concept of conscious movement, without pain, shortness of breath and sweat. You will spread your wings in the kitchen by acquiring practical knowledge of how to cook healthily. You will learn techniques of relaxation, work with the body and breath. You will increase your resistance to stress. In addition to trainers and nutritionists, we also have a doctor on board who will be happy to support your health with a reliable consultation.

As part of the Ancient Nature Treatment, the following are waiting for you:
- daily movement on the mat and in the park. We recommend pilates, healthy spine, hatha yoga and slow jogging.
- ancient anti-stress recipes - techniques of coping with stress - pranayama, mindfulness, pandiculation, deep work.
- interesting lectures "On health and around" at the Court Academy of Knowledge and Skills.
- bread baking, oil pressing, cheese production, vegetable fermentation, vitamin cocktail composing, wreaths, painting workshops and many more.

With us you can also:
- ride a horse or a cart in the surrounding forests,
- tasting court liqueurs in a historic 16th century cellar,
- get to know Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska and the surrounding Marian Sanctuaries - places of apparitions with an interesting history and message.

We organize unique trips behind the monastery walls in the region.

Also:
There are books on every shelf, including our flagship one, about Calendars and the history of our Manor. Maria Eliza Steinhagen, the former owner of the estate, tells very interesting anecdotes from the life of her family with an innate erudition, introducing the court tradition, everyday and unusual life, the beauty of the surrounding forests, meadows and ponds.

You can see ponds and a forest on one of our islands, where you can contemplate the beauty of nature, gaze lazily at the water, fish and enjoy the silence.

Prastara Residence is a space dedicated to adults. Our sincere desire is to bring you back to the times of a carefree childhood. We want our guests to play like children, taste life like children, go barefoot and do not care what people say. In the spirit of this thought, we give you a space where you can forget about a million duties. Stays of guests from the age of 15 are possible by prior arrangement.