Dojo Stara Wieś

Nestled beautifully within the colorful landscape of central Poland’s fields and forests, Dojo Stara Wieś enchants its guests with abundant tranquility and inner peace. Japanese architecture, bountiful space and plenty of silence allow you to forget about the everyday hustle and bustle, let your mind rest and find the balance to proceed calmly on your life path. 

The Dojo is a place from which you may embark on a journey towards your own destination. This is the perfect setting to dive deep into the festival’s theme of “Emptiness & Purpose”.

The Center occupies 60 hectares of truly magical space. Surrounded by forests, it is located in the heart of the picturesque Przedborski Landscape Park, known for its varied scenic landscape, limestone formations and rich biodiversity.

There are 16 high-standard cottages located on the Center’s premises. As Japanese tradition requires, they offer a high level of comfort and discretion that can be enjoyed in a calm atmosphere, close to nature. The heart of the Center is the Dojo itself, built around a Zen-style gravel garden, with plenty of light and space to move through and explore.

Another highlight is the tea house, located in a pavilion on the shore of a small lake. It is surrounded by trees, shrubs and stone elements typical of Japanese gardens. Its authentic Japanese interior has been designed to create a perfect feeling of harmony. This light-filled room, illuminated by generous windows, allows guests to enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Guests can also enjoy the sauna, beautifully situated by the water in a separate building with terraces. With showers and a relaxation room with loungers, it offers a wonderful place to warm the body, unwind in silence and gently integrate the depth of the festival experience.