It is a simple, wooden house on the Gorce hill. We invented it, designed and built it ourselves. And it was not easy, everyone who built a house above the clouds knows it. It is our dream come true about living among the silence and beauty of the mountains. From the windows and from the terrace, the view of the entire Tatra Mountains is breathtaking - every morning is different - you never get bored...
How did we get here? Maybe by accident, or maybe everyone is attracted to something...we don't know. In your life, you visit many places, meet different people and only sometimes everything will turn out so perfectly that you have to come back and stay, no matter what - and we stayed. Although we still live wide apart, standing with one foot in Mazovia and the other on the summit, it is here in Gorce that we experience the deepest sighs...
We invite you to a place where you can cook, test and try a lot, and share your knowledge about living in accordance with the natural rhythm of nature. The kitchen smells like baked Jerusalem artichoke with oyster mushrooms, real blueberries and rye leaven bread. Wonderful jams, meats, cheeses and yoghurts are made here from the milk of happy cows from Gorce; wild salads are made from what grows in the meadow and we cultivate kitchen spells over the pot - that is, we cook according to mysterious 5 transformations, thanks to which your bellies and taste buds are happy and satisfied. In the kitchen, health is the key, but it is your pleasure! Here you sleep in the mountain air and cosy wooden interiors, you speak to yourself - unless you don't like it - and sneak out on the terrace in the morning to practice yoga or drink a wonderfully aromatic coffee in five alternations, necessarily sweetened with real natural honey from apiaries of the family. And if someone would like to start the adventure with baking homemade bread, they have come to the right place - maybe start with us - we like to share knowledge and 9-year-old rye leaven, you can multiply it and multiply it endlessly ...
Nobody bothers us here, although sometimes there are a lot of us, everyone is at home, because it is a real home and we are to feel at ease here. And after a whole day of hiking and field trips, we meet at a long table, over a fragrant dinner with dessert, with homemade tinctures, sometimes by the fireplace and share our adventures. It is always nice and joyful and it should be so, because many things may differ from us, but never love for good food and mountains...
We have prepared 16 beds for you plus 4 extra beds. The first floor consists of:
2,3 and 4-person rooms
with a bathroom in the room or in the corridor, divided into two rooms.
The attic with the most beautiful view consists of:
- bedrooms: double and triple
- two bathrooms, including one small one in the 3-person room.
Rent them all or a selected part.
In each room you get a view of the entire Tatras, our forest and meadow, fresh bedding, towels, and the bathrooms are equipped with basic cosmetics and cleaning products.
Our time together passes quickly in the cozy living room - dining room. There is a long wooden table, a fireplace with the scent of the forest, TV and DVD for evening screenings and a stereo system. In the afternoons we read books on the terrace, we have a lot of them, and we like to take naps in the hammock under the tree. We spend our evenings in a hot bath, by the fire under the starry sky and in a cozy wooden gazebo, with a comfortable banquet table, on long dinners with conversation, or we just fall into bed :)
We start the day with coffee according to the five transformations. If someone doesn't know what it smells like, it's high time to try it! And its smell really spreads throughout the house.
Later, regional and our own cold cuts, jams and homemade jams arrive on the long table. Cakes smelling of berries and seasonal fruits, washed down with fresh milk. Our bread baked on rye sourdough, homemade cottage cheese, yogurts and, of course, real honey from our apiary. We cook only with local products and what we have grown ourselves, which is why we are not afraid of vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free diets - daily surcharge of PLN 20
In the summer, we sometimes eat dinner in the meadow, because there is nothing like ending the day with the sun, the sounds of crickets and a beautiful view. We sometimes barbecue, in the evenings we light a bonfire, because it is not only the children who enjoy it.
Dinner in the dining room consists of soup in a tureen, a second course, herbal tea and compote. Desserts are sometimes served at breakfast and sometimes in the evening. Generally, you can eat as much as you want, no one will leave here hungry:)
We have also prepared a small kitchen for our guests. There you will find a fridge, sink, electric kettle, coffee maker, bottle warmer and basic dishes and cutlery, a toaster and a mini oven.
Do you want to heat something up in the microwave? Although we do not use it ourselves, we will be happy to lend it to you. In the kitchen you will find herbs, teas, coffee, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper. We have spring water on tap. ON HOLIDAYS AND LONG WEEKENDS, WE OFFER HOLIDAYS WITH MEALS - WE ADD BREAKFAST AND DINNERS TO EACH ACCOMMODATION.
Until September 10, you can choose one meal or completely skip eating with us, but remember that we will not provide you with our kitchen for cooking. In the autumn season, due to the lack of occupancy, you will not order food from us. The exception are groups of more than 8 people.
Breakfast is served between 8:30 and 10:00, and dinner is served promptly at 18:30. If you are going on a long mountain trip - plan your route well and let us know at breakfast - we can postpone your meal until 20:00, and then we will clean up and go to bed:)
Gorce is a picturesque, rarely visited mountain range, opposite the Tatras, where the trails are still not crowded, but there is so much to see that it is hard to describe. Don't worry, we will help you find your way:)
- Studzionki is a hamlet in our immediate vicinity from where you can admire the Tatras in all their glory, you will find there the highest local peak Majcherek, an open-air museum, you will meet many a highlander.
- A few steps from Jagodowa Polana, mountain hiking and cycling trails start leading to LUBAN, TURBACZ, GORC, and climbing even higher, to the observation towers, you will undoubtedly sigh in awe at the majesty of nature. Children will have a great time visiting the Gate to the Gorce, which is really quite close to us. - VELO CZORSZTYN is also just a stone's throw from our house, with numerous bike rentals and a smooth surface - you can drive around the entire lake enjoying beautiful mountain views with a break for a swim in one of the available bathing areas.
- in the village of Łopuszna you will find a 16th century nobleman's Manor Museum, and right next to it a stud farm.
- fishing enthusiasts will find themselves here like, nomen omen, a fish in water - you can fish in the Dunajec, and nearby in Ostrowsko there is a professional fishing ground. - - Pieniny National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the area. Be sure to take a walk along the hills of Trzy Korony and Sokolica, and along the way visit the 13th century Pieniny Castle.
- in spring and summer go on a raft trip, and for those hungry for excitement we offer mountain rafting, kayaks or SUP on the Reservoir.
- be sure to visit Małe Pieniny and Wąwóz Homole, and there Kamienne Księgi in the clearing, climb a little higher to Wysoka to admire the beautiful views, from there it's close to the Szczawnica Spa - take a dip in the spa waters.
- for those hungry for historical places, we invite you to the wooden architecture trail, Czorsztyn Castle and Niedzica on the Czorsztyn Reservoir, and if you feel like old things a bit - right next to it you will find an Amusement Park or a guarded swimming pool, where you can spend a sunny day with your children - there are plenty of water and other attractions there, adults will also enjoy them.
- on the Slovak side, be sure to visit Czerwony Klasztor, from where you will see Trzy Korony in all its glory
- to relax after a whole day on the trail, be sure to visit the hot springs - Termy Szaflary, Białka or Gorący Potok, about 25 km from our house.
- you absolutely must take advantage of the picturesque attraction - a walk in the treetops - this is a new path suspended almost in the clouds, just a few minutes by car from Jagodowa Polana
And we can go on like this forever...
But if you feel like slowing down a bit and spending the day with a book in your hand, we have blankets, deckchairs, hammocks... You can also lie on the grass under a tree, or sit comfortably in an armchair. There are also forests for morning walks, and what's more, around Polana - our own, private ones. In season, you will find blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and lots of mushrooms - boletus, birch bolete and chanterelle. Of course, we will help you dry the mushrooms if necessary, or pick them for your morning scrambled eggs - we love them!
For longer walks, we have Nordic walking poles and we are happy to lend them, so don't worry about anything, but you must have your own bikes or bikes from a nearby rental shop;)
What’s there for children?
For the youngest, we have mountain air, lots of play area, forest, meadow and hills for romping and rolling. On sunny days, a large swimming pool and a playground with a sandpit, slide and rocker await the kids. There are also hammocks that even parents like to float on for a few moments. There will be balls, deckchairs and badminton rackets. In case of bad weather, we have a stock of board games, puzzles, table football, art supplies and toys for children.
We have also prepared amenities for the youngest:
-play for games,
-feeding seats,
- travel cots,
- a bathtub, a potty, a toilet seat,
- bottle heater,
Due to the wooden structure of the house, there is a curfew on the sleeping levels from 23:00 - 6:00. Night owls can use the living room or gazebo in the meadow to the stop, they just need to remember to go to sleep quietly.
Smoking and candles are strictly forbidden in the house, but we have a smoker's corner;)
What’s there for employees?
We invite all working people! But for relaxation :))) We believe that Jagodowa Polana is a place of true respite from everyday professional duties. A wooden house surrounded by forest, situated on a mountaintop, with a view of the entire Tatras, encourages contemplation of nature and connection with oneself. And the interesting people you meet here can be a real inspiration for everyone.
