Istebna has its own atmosphere. And it's not just about the friendly atmosphere here. This is where people with upper respiratory tract diseases come to finally breathe a sigh of relief. There is no magic in it: our location between Kubalonka, Wilcze and Stecówka makes the air clean, and the neighborly agreement guarantees a smog-free sky. And although Beskid Śląski is not missed by tourists, the spread of Istebna means that you will not experience crowds here. Because our surprising village has as much as... 400 km of roads and paths. Don't believe it? Check it out for yourself. We will tell you which routes are worth following. Through forest roads along the Olza tributaries, to Barania Góra, Zaolzie and Garczonka. Or maybe even to the Czech Republic or Slovakia? Don't forget that you will find yourself at the Tripoint, i.e. the place where the borders of three countries meet. This is where our agritourism farm smells of lavender and home cooking is located. We have cozy rooms, a large green area around and two playgrounds for children. And above all, we have a big heart for people. We invite you for long conversations about life by the fireplace among the meadows and forests of magical Istebna.
We will host you in one of the 5 rooms of the "Wiedźmówka" house of the "U Lawendowej Wiedźmy" agritourism farm. In our extensive area, among meadows and farms, there are two more buildings (the Black Cat villa and the Wizard's cottage), where guests can also stay. However, we care about peace and relaxation in the spirit of slowness, there is plenty of space and no one gets in each other's way (see our regulations at the bottom of the page).
In the common space of "Wiedźmówka", the living room, you can sit by the fireplace for long conversations. Outside, you can relax on deckchairs, in the sauna, in the hot tub or by the evening bonfire.
We invite you for home-made dinners, prepared on a wood-fired kitchen. We cook simply, based on regional cuisine and home-made products, but taking into account the principles of rational and healthy nutrition. On request, we will prepare vegetarian dishes for you, but remember to discuss your expectations and habits with us in advance (may be in the kitchen after your arrival).
We call our canteen Grandma's Kitchen and it is a place where you can dine as much as you want, even after finishing your meal. The kitchen is located in the basement of the "Wizard's Cottage", one of the three houses of our agritourism farm.
Breakfast in the form of a Swedish buffet (always replaced with pancakes or pancakes with fruit and whipped cream): 8.00–10.00.
Soup (so that no one goes hungry, especially children): 12.00
Second course with dessert: 16.00 (to be agreed with the staff)
Children up to 3 years of age they eat with us free of charge.
We are for people looking for a base for exploring the Silesian Beskids and those looking for a friendly agro with a few attractions on site. It's good that you like people, because our place is not the smallest, but no one here imposes themselves on anyone and if you need privacy, you will find it too.
What awaits you at the Lawendowa Wiedźma:
- home SPA - sauna,
- long evenings by the fireplace or in front of a bonfire,
- meetings and thematic weekends (e.g. a weekend with yoga, Nordic walking or workshops for women),
- we run a club of fans of the book Elizabeth Gilbert "Eat, Pray and Love",
- sleigh rides in winter or a summer expedition in horse-drawn carriages, with torches, singing on the lips and roasting sausages.
(Some attractions are additionally payable and prepared at your special request).
Attractions in Istebna:
- hiking on mountain trails of varying difficulty and length,
- cycling (available for rent in the area) and horse riding,
- long walks in the mountains on a route friendly to people aged 5 to 75 (trip to Stecówka),
- walks along beautiful forest paths along the tributaries of the Olza River,
- picking berries in summer and mushrooms in autumn,
- skiing (close proximity to two modern, chairlifts: "Zagroń" and "Złoty Groń",
- cross-country skiing (professional cross-country track on nearby Kubalonka),
- visiting the Presidential Castle in Wisła,
- Jerzy Kukuczka Memorial Room,
- Kurna Chata Kawulok Museum,
- Koniaków Lace Museum - Maria Gwarek Memorial Room,
- museum of the painter and graphic artist Jan Walach,
- visiting the Education Centre Ecological,
- visiting the forge in Istebna.
What’s there for children?
Families with children like to visit us because we have a very large and safe area with two playgrounds. In addition, the plot is fenced and we are located away from main roads - it is safe, comfortable here, and when other kids come for holidays, it is also social.
What’s there for employees?
Our internet works very efficiently, so you will have no problem working online on site. There are large desks in the “Na cią łapą” and “Świtaniec” rooms.