Tree shelters have protected their inhabitants since time immemorial. Especially from wild animals and floods. Today, there is not so much danger of a saber-toothed tiger walking under your feet, and yet the treehouse retains its protective function. It protects against stress, burnout, boredom and stereotype.
Every child wants to build their own tree house. Escape to the leafy crown is like a trip to another world. You leave all your worries on the ground and take with you only those who are dear to you.
The fascination with original houses began with Honza in the Philippines. He found himself in a restaurant that was located in the branches of trees, and his lumberjack heart skipped a beat. He returned home with a clear plan: to project his memory of the Philippines into Czech meadows and groves.
His heart drew him to his native Vysočina. And right here, not far from the place where he was born, Honza already built three wooden houses. Tree Tiny House Tilia was the first of them. And thanks to its glass wall and endless view, you will understand why Honzo is simply not allowed in the Highlands.
Climb the comfortable wooden stairs to the main door and enter. Welcome to my place! Touring Tilia, the treehouse, will not take much time: On the right you see a comfortable double bed, on the left a kitchenette, sitting in an armchair in front of you and behind the French window a beautiful terrace with a table and chairs.
The whole house is actually a maisonette. There is a stretched hammock on the ground floor with a view like from Monet. And we can safely declare such a position as a living room.
If you go down a little further, you will find yourself in an open-air wellness area. A bathing barrel with an internal wood boiler is comfortable enough for two people. The spa procedure can be repeated as needed, it is fully available to you throughout your stay.
The wellness area also includes a solar shower, which will stand up to any ultra-modern bathroom. Those interested can refresh themselves in the morning in the local well. A toilet in wooden design (commonly known as kadibudka) is located near the house, also with a traditional heart-shaped view.
Even in a minimalist Tiny House, there is a place for a kitchen unit if you want. And ours is simple, but thoroughly thought out. In the morning, prepare a cup of tea or filtered coffee and enjoy it alone or as a couple on the wonderful terrace under the open sky.
If you don't like to leave things to chance and arrive with a backpack full of supplies, you don't even have to drag it up the stairs. Feel free to immediately throw everything on the fire and sit by it until the long hours of the night.
I will call you before you arrive if you need to arrange anything. I can certainly recommend, for example, the sausages from Mr. Čáslava. I go to Velké Meziříčí for them. Or would you like a bottle of good wine? We will agree on everything, I will not let you starve or suffer from thirst.
The undemanding will find classic Czech restaurants in the surrounding villages. "For better" I recommend going to Třebíč or Jihlava.
Batouchovice is an inconspicuous village with 60 inhabitants. The surrounding forests invite you to take a leisurely walk. Alternatively, you can get into the saddle and start cruising around on your bicycles. But if the peace is too much for you, explore the triangle of interesting cities in the center of which we are located.
THE GREAT BETWEEN RIVERS
In the center of the city stands a beautiful castle, which is looked after by the Podstatzký-Lichtenstein noble family. Over the centuries, the Renaissance building (with the remains of Gothic fortifications) was supplemented with a Baroque wing designed by architect Jan Blažej Santini and some Neo-Gothic elements. The castle houses a museum where you can find an exhibition of weapons, baroque furniture, the history of the city, the private natural science collection of the head teacher Rudolf Divíšek or the cubist interior designed by the architect Pavel Janák from 1913.
The educational trail of the Bali Valley is also worth mentioning. The route runs between willows, poplars and alders and includes 12 stops. You can reward yourself for the process of self-education at the Jelínkova vila microbrewery. The beer here is prepared using the traditional hand-made method. You will taste unpasteurized and unfiltered Harrach beer in various variants and treat your body to a lot of vitamin B. It is also possible to order a tour of the brewery with an interesting explanation by an experienced expert.
TREBÍC
Třebíč is a city where you can find elements of the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. For example, the Renaissance Painted House on Charles Square is beautiful. It was built in the 16th century by the Italian merchant Francesco Calligardi for his beloved. Love always floats here, especially on the first floor, where there is a beautiful ceremony hall. The building also houses an art gallery and the Kaiserpanorama - an optical device that was the forerunner of the cinematograph.
Since 2018, the castle in Třebíčí has been included in the list of UNESCO monuments, as well as the local Jewish quarter, the Jewish cemetery and the Basilica of St. Procopius. The Jewish museum with interactive elements is located very close to the synagogue, in the Seligmann Bauer house.
JIHLAVA
When you've seen the beautiful historic center in Jihlava from above, explore it from below as well. You can walk 25 kilometers in the Jihlava underground if you want to see every corner. The biggest attraction is the mysterious phosphorescent corridor.
In Gustav Mahler's house, you will not only learn the details of the life of this great composer and celebrated conductor, but you will also explore the exhibition dedicated to the coexistence of Czechs, Jews and Germans in Jihlava.
And when it gets dark, enjoy an evening guided walk in the Jihlava Zoo.
ACCOMMODATION WITH WELLNESS
You don't have to see everything anyway. In line with Slow Travel, find time for yourself. And if you walk or ride more than is healthy, you can simply relax your tired muscles in our heated swimming barrel.
