We were thinking about moving to the countryside, but we were a bit concerned about the logistics of this venture. We already had a plot of land - we fell in love with it when we drove past it on our way to visit friends, and it turned out to be exactly the same one we had arranged to see from OLX. That was the first sign. And then we read Simona Kossak's biography. And we thought - if she managed to live in the forest without electricity several dozen years ago, then we won't be able to cope? We took the animals: 3 cats, 3 dogs and on Children's Day we moved to the trailer. We soon learned that there were sheep to be rescued from a farm that was being closed down, so before we knew it, they were already with us. A few times in winter they broke into our trailer, which we protected against the cold with straw cubes. So first we built a house for the sheep and while we still lived in the trailer, they already had a comfortable place to live. Then we started building a clay house in the forest. Its construction, entirely by hand, took us 5 years and during that time we did not have a single moment of doubt. We feel alive here. Miłobrzózka strikes a chord with us, and the longing for life with nature that was awakened years ago finds its fulfillment here. We are full-time farmers, ceramicists, and we are just finishing building a house that we can move into. And you know what - whether in a trailer, in a clay house with a mezzanine, or in a dream house - it is equally beautiful here.
Siedlisko Miłobrzózka is an exclusive clay house hidden in a birch forest and surrounded by a lush garden. The house is located in our habitat with an area of 3 ha, where, apart from us, our sheep, cats and dogs also live. It's best if you like the company of a gamekeeper. Yours is also welcome.
Our house is located approx. 50 m from the clay house to which we invite you.
The house is small and in practice it will be most comfortable for 2 people. It has:
– living room with a goat and a fold-out sofa (2 people can sleep here),
– kitchen,
– mezzanine with 2 comfortable single beds that can be joined into 1 double bed,
– bathroom with shower.
Our farm is part of a forest colony - there are no houses visible in the distance, we are surrounded by absolute silence. Forest birds come to the pond on our plot. We are just a stone's throw from Giełądzkie Lake and a slightly more sweeping view from Żyndackie.
During the season, feel free to enjoy vegetables and fruits from our garden. Crispy zucchini, juicy strawberries, aromatic tomatoes, radishes and lettuce are waiting for you.
On site, you can use the garden and forest area of our habitat, observe sheep and cranes, pet our dogs and cats and enjoy the peaceful, rural life.
If you are willing, we will invite you to:
–yoga classes,
– ceramic workshops (for people who stay with us for at least 7 days, because the items need to be fired and glazed within some time),
– massages that our friends can do for you on site (for a fee).
There are rural beaches on the Warpuńskie and Żyndackie lakes where you can relax. At Lake Giełądzki, where you will reach through the forest, there is no beach on the shore closest to us, but there is a pier where you can also sit down and relax.
A little further:
– You've probably heard about the picturesque Krutynia and the rafting trips that take place on this river. But did you know that the Krutyń trail starts right next to us? The thin stream flowing from Lake Warpuńskie through Żyndackie is the beginning of this river. During the season, kayaking traffic on Krutynia is similar to Marszałkowska in Warsaw, but in the nearby sections it is quieter. We have 2 single-person kayaks and we can drop you off at a place where you can swim privately
– We are lovers of charming Reszel, a town 20 km away. It is quiet, picturesque, and on September 1 it completely dies, which has its own charm for those who like to visit off-season. In Reszel there is a Gothic castle with a wonderful view of the historic buildings and the Warmian landscape. The castle also has a gallery and a restaurant with a beautiful courtyard.
There is a lot to discover in Masuria and nearby Warmia. It is beautiful here at any time of the year, and this region will charm both those who want to relax in peace and those who love sightseeing, history and architecture. Those who rest best when moving will also be delighted. Here's what else you can do:
– ride bikes, using picturesque routes: the Bicycle Loop around the Great Masurian Lakes trail is 300 km long – you can, for example, start in Mrągowo 15 km from here,
– skiing on the Four Winds Mountain,
– go to the nature reserve on Lake Łukajno and observe wild birds,
– Krutyń (on the Krutynia River) visit the Natural History Museum, and near this village also the Zakręt Reserve – you will see floating islands there with your own eyes, and maybe even meet an insectivorous sundew,
– take a trip to the Kadzidłowo Wild Animal Park (in the summer there are crowds of families here, so it's best to go to Kadzidłowo off-season – be sure to also visit the iconic Oberża pod Psem for plum dumplings or dumplings with groats and cottage cheese).
– go on a trip along the trail of Teutonic castles: in addition to Reszel, there are castles in Nidzica, Kętrzyn, Ryn, Olsztyn, Lidzbark Warmiński and Szczytno.
What’s there for children?
Siedlisko Miłobrzózka is a refuge for adults.
What’s there for employees?
We have a big problem with the GSM network on site, but the Internet is fine and we can work there. Of course, sometimes it happens in the Masurian countryside - when a lot of people come on holiday, the network may interrupt, but generally the Internet should work fine.