REVIVAL OF THE FARM, CRAFTS, AND LANDSCAPE
Lend a hand to save the cultural landscape and help start a great story! In October, we will head to Trstěnice near Litomyšl, where the Association of Archaic Enthusiasts is building a rural museum and saving folk architecture from extinction. The local landscape is not only a backdrop here, but also the main actor. Together, we will participate in the restoration of a place that will become an open center for crafts, agriculture, and learning about simple rural life in the future.
WHAT WE'LL BE DOING
During the weekend, we will be doing some intensive stretching in the fresh air. We will prepare the terrain for a future orchard and its fencing. We will remove self-sown trees, cut down old bushes, and help with other landscaping on the slope. We will also help prepare the foundations for the restoration of the access road and the fence wall that will protect the historic site.
You don’t need any previous experience or skills to join – this event is open to anyone who’s ready to lend a hand!
SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM
Weather permitting, we will set out on an educational trail through the local village, where you will learn about the stories of local people and buildings. In case of rain, we will enjoy screenings of documentaries about the association's activities, board games, and stories about life on the farm. In any case,
you will learn about a unique project – the Mikšík Farm, where people live in harmony with nature, traditional crafts, and customs.
You can also spice up your trip to the event by taking a walk through picturesque Litomyšl, which is just a stone's throw away from the venue.
DATE: 23. – 25. 10. 2026
LOCATION: Trstěnice 56, 569 57 Trstěnice
Spolek archaických nadšenců is dedicated to preserving historical crafts, rural architecture, and the cultural landscape. Through practical projects, they revive the technologies of prehistoric and modern civilizations—from iron smelting and textile production to chapel construction and orchard restoration. On the grounds of the Mikšík farm, they are building a rural open-air museum that will present the everyday life of our ancestors in its raw and poetic form. Their motto is "We are bringing folk traditions, crafts, and the spirit of the place back to life." The association also organizes educational events for schools, the public, and children.
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WHAT’S PROVIDED FOR YOU AS A VOLUNTEER
- Accommodation
- Meals throughout the event
- Special health and liability insurance
- Event organization and a leader who will guide the group on-site
- New connections, meaningful life experiences, and beautiful memories that money can’t buy
Please read the participation terms and find out why a participation fee is charged.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATION
We will be staying at the local rectory. We will sleep on beds with mattresses or on mattresses on the floor in our own sleeping bags. Showers and flush toilets will be available on site.
MEETING POINT
We’ll meet on Friday evening at the accommodation. A few days before the event, you’ll get the exact time and address. Please let us know in the registration form how you plan to arrive – if you’re not sure yet, no worries. We’ll set up a WhatsApp group before the event to coordinate carpooling, shared train rides, or where to meet.
MEALS
Meals will be provided throughout the event, except for Friday dinner. We may share the preparation of breakfasts and dinners. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know directly in the registration form.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm work clothes suited for the weather (something you don’t mind getting dirty)
- Work gloves
- Warm, preferably waterproof work shoes or boots
- Sleeping bag
- Personal hygiene items, towel
- Slippers
- Water bottle
- Friday dinner
RETURN
After we finish work and clean up the tools on Sunday afternoon, everyone will head home. The exact end time will be confirmed before the event.
If you have any questions, please contact coordinator Jana at jana@heroclan.cz