Back to the roots

TERRA ARHAICA EXPERIENCE
„Back to the roots“ experience

Through 22 scenes go on an adventure and jump into our time machine! Look 200 years into the past and experience the spirit of old Dalmatia through the challenges and magic of island life.

90-120 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English
Capacity: 3-8 people
Place: Vrisnik, island Hvar, Household „Terra Arhaica“

Learn:

About the importance of the fire and fireplace. How our ancestors made bread under the peka – grind your own wheat. How to press the grapes, and turn juice into wine. How to mend a fisherman’s net and familiarise yourself with their tools and how to salt your own fish.

Find out
How the figs were dried. How to weave a sock, scarf or bracelet. How the clothes made from goat’s hair feel. Experience the skill of the cooper’s craft for a moment. You know how to iron clothes with embers?

Listen: to the story of granny Vana and the life of auntie Rita
Feel the scent of lavender, medicinal herbs of Hvar island Or maybe you’re brave enough to find out how fish oil smells?

Taste:
The delicious symphony of fresh warm bread drizzled with olive oil and wine. Mix salted sardines with fresh tomatoes and zucchini. Scoop the oil from the stone vessel. Try out a combination of a farmer’s and fisherman’s brunch.
Treat yourself with the traditional paprenjok cookie and find out its secret recipe. Try to beat your kids in a long forgotten game. Surely you’d like to know how our grandmothers were so strong? That’s it for now, we can’t reveal everything… Visit us for the full experience with even more traditional content, activities and elements.

The experience includes: