Island Lošinj

CELEBRATING THE MARVELS OF CREATION

When visiting the Croatian islands, the famously atheist G.B. Shaw is said to have remarked:   "GOD DESIRED TO CROWN HIS WORK AND THUS CREATED THESE ISLANDS"

Cres-Losinj is among the places with the highest in biodiversity in the world.  It is the sole habitat of a huge number of unique plant and animal species.  Part of the reason the flora and fauna here are so rich is the overlap of Continental and Mediterranean climates.

The island has 939 indigenous plants, among them 230 medical herbs. Some of them you may already know, others we will help you discover and teach you to recognize.

Recently, one of our botanist friends even discovered a new species of orchid here! Although we can’t guarantee that you will also discover a new species, you will definitely find a new appreciation for the fragrant herbs around us.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

23 June, Saturday

14:00  Learn about aromatherapy and use our organically grown products to make your own natural cosmetics

Aromatherapy and natural cosmetics workshop  led by our resident aromatherapist

Marina Jurkota Rebrović

Marina will introduce you to the art of capturing natural scents and creating the purest beauty treatment products.

Glass bottles at the local Osor Museum testify that the ancient Romans living here preserved ethereal oils and used them to create creams. You will learn to make your own fresh balms and creams from our organically grown herbs.

This is a 2 hour hands-on workshop. You will create and will take home your very own skin care product. Previous registration is required.

16:00  LET THE LAVENDERS INSPIRE YOUR CREATIVITY

Lavender drawing class

Led by Jadranka Hofmann

If you are interested in storing your experiences for those long winter days away from the island, make sure to sign up for an afternoon of drawing and liberate your creative talents.

Jadranka Hofmann is known for her beautiful botanical illustrations; she documented the herbs of the island in a collection of postcards.  She will lead the workshop and share her tricks and drawing techniques and personally coach you to create your own special postcard. (We provide the tools, including pencils  and erasers ☺ )

Even if you haven’t drawn in decades, you will have an unforgettable quiet afternoon getting close to some of our famous Cres herbs –capturing them on paper and drying them to take home with you for the long winter months.

Space is limited, please sign up to participate.

17:00  FRAGRANT DECORATIONS FOR HOME

LAVENDER FLOWER ARRANGEMENT workshop

We provide the materials, you watch and learn from a floral artist who will show you different ways to create beautiful and fragrant arrangements out of fresh and dried lavender.

Space is limited, please sign up to participate.

The class is lead by Orieta Milovan

18:30 Lavender Walk

Led by Marina Jurkota Rebrović

19:30 Presentation of  the new book Secret of the best gardens by Lidija Komes

Introduced by Kristina Hofmann (?)

20:30  From Bach and Chopin to late evening improvisations

            Katalin Csillagh, pianist, Janos Vazsonyi, saxophone

24 June, Sunday

 14:00    Open your eyes and nose to the abundance of surrounding vegetation 

Botanical workshop led by our resident agronom/ specialist for Mediterranean flowers

Orieta Milovan

Eta will guide you on a walking tour and teach you about the herbs and plants you see on the way.  The visit of course includes the lavender fields. 

The workshop consists of a 2 hour easy walk along paths with plenty of opportunities to stop, marvel, and inhale the surrounding fragrances.  Be sure to wear sun protection, including a hat, and comfortable shoes.

16:00 LAVENDER IN THE KITCHEN 

Baking with lavender cookie workshop

This workshop will teach you about baking cookies with lavender. You will have an opportunity to share your lavender recipes, learn techniques for using lavender, and bake and eat lavender cookies.

No baking experience required;  this is your chance to learn

This is an equal opportunity workshop—we love men in the kitchen!

17:00  FRAGRANT DECORATIONS FOR HOME

Lavenders and island wool arrangement workshop

Led by Vesna Jakić, RUTA, CRES

18:30 Lavender Walk

Led by Marina Jurkota Rebrović

19:30 Opening of exhibition of paintings by Gabriela Morin

Introduced by Marjana Dlačić

20:30  Sacred Voices of Midsummer-night: a unique musical experience

Irén Lovász: voice

Zoltán Mizsei: voice, medieval harp, psalterium, udu, flute, synthetiser

Kornel Horvath: percussionist

22:00 Screening of the movie: Lavender Harvest on Hvar

25 June, Monday

14:00  AROMATHERAPY AND NATURAL COSMETICS WORKSHOP

Learn about aromatherapy and use our organically grown products to make your own natural cosmetics

Marina Jurkota Rebrović, a certified aromatherapist will introduce you to the art of  capturing scents and creating the purest beauty treatment products.

Glass bottles at the Osor Museum show that the ancient Romans living on the island preserved etheric oils and used them to create creams.

This workshop led by Marina will teach you to make your own fresh organic balms, creams, beauty masks or bath salts.

This is a 2 hour hands-on workshop. You will create and take home your own skin care product.

16:00  FRAGRANT DECORATIONS FOR HOME

LAVENDER FLOWER ARRANGEMENT workshop

We provide the materials, you watch and learn from a floral artist who will show you different ways to create beautiful and fragrant arrangements out of fresh and dried lavender.

Space is limited, please sign up to participate.

The class is lead by Orieta Milovan and Mirjana Španiček

18:30 Lavender Walk

Led by Marina Jurkota Rebrović

20:30  From Vivaldi and Mozart to Piazzola and Klezmer

An open-air concert featuring summer melodies interpreted by internationally renowned musicians

Eleonora Krusic - flute

Krisztián Kurucz – cello

Bence Gazda - violin

  22:30 And God created the stars …

Introduction to Skywatching with Dorian Bozicevic in cooperation with the Leo Brenner Astronomical Society and their telescopes

For programs marked with *** Previous registration is required and a contribution of 5 euro / 30 Kuna is recommended to cover the materials.

The entrance fee for the evening concerts is 10 Euro / 50 Kuna, that includes refreshments.