The household is at the katun from May to October.
Accommodation
Room 1: cabin with 2 beds
Room 2: cabin with 2 beds
Room 3: cabin with 2 beds
Room 4: cabin with 4 beds
Bathroom: Shared
Food
Traditional mountain food is prepared in the Pešić household, the same as they consume daily, based on domestic and fresh ingredients. The offer is adapted to guests according to their needs, so with prior notice during reservation, it is possible to provide meals for vegetarian or vegan diets, as well as take into account eventual allergies or special dietary regimes.
Rural activities
Life at the katun follows the natural rhythm of the mountain, and intensive activities begin in May. This month is reserved for work with cows and sheep, regular milking, and the start of the domestic cheese-making season. With the blooming of nature in June, along with daily chores in the dairy and with the livestock, the hosts also dedicate themselves to harvesting medicinal herbs.
During July, the focus is on haymaking to provide food for the livestock, while milking and traditional cheese preparation continue in parallel. August brings blueberry picking, but the working day is still dictated by duties around the flock and milk processing. This established rhythm of work around cows and sheep, which involves daily milking and cheese making, remains throughout September, until the end of October, when seasonal jobs on the mountain slowly come to an end.
Other services
Transfers for guests: NO
Product tasting: YES
Culinary classes – participation in meal preparation: YES
Horseback riding: YES
Camping: YES
Excursion organization: YES
Facilities for children: NO
Special conditions
Internet: NO
TV: NO
Bed linen and towels: YES
Pets allowed: YES
Washing machine available to guests: NO
Foreign languages spoken in the household: RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH (BASIC)
Gorica and Rajko stay at the Pešića Rupa katun during the summer. They are engaged in livestock farming, and their daily life is tied to caring for animals and maintaining the katun. Their children join them every summer and help with chores at the katun, especially during the mowing season.
Rajko is particularly recognized for playing the flute, so staying with them often gains a special, almost forgotten atmosphere – the sounds of the flute spreading across the mountain are a true shepherd’s experience.
Gorica is a dedicated hostess who takes care of the household and food preparation, so guests have the opportunity to experience the family warmth and the way of life that has been nurtured here for generations.
The Pešić family bases their daily life at the katun primarily on livestock farming, which is the foundation of their way of life. They raise sheep and cows, so the production of milk and dairy products is at the center of their offer.
From fresh milk, they prepare homemade cheese, kajmak, and jardum, according to recipes passed down in the family for generations. Jardum is a specialty of katun cuisine. It is obtained from sheep’s milk, usually in August. If you are not used to strong food, be careful with jardum; consume small amounts. The cuisine relies on simple but high-quality ingredients, so along with dairy products, potato dishes, homemade bread, and other traditional mountain meals are often on the table.
Authentic, homemade food is thus available to guests, prepared from what is produced directly at the katun according to the season. The Pešić family has a garden in the village where they grow various types of vegetables, and they also have various types of fruit.
The Pešić household is located at the Pešića Rupa katun, in the area of the Biogradska Gora National Park on Bjelasica. The katun is situated near Pešića Lake, which can be reached by an easy 15-minute walk, making it particularly suitable for guests who want to combine a stay at the katun, homemade food, and a visit to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in this region.
The surroundings consist of vast pastures, forest areas, and mountain viewpoints offering views towards the peaks of Bjelasica. In the wider area are other glacial lakes of the National Park – Biogradsko, Ursulovačko, and Šiška lakes, while among the famous peaks and viewpoints are Crna Glava, Zekova Glava, and Troglava. The National Park is known for its primeval forest reserve, lakes, and rich mountain landscape.
This area is suitable for walking, hiking, cycling, and easy strolls, and marked trails connecting the most attractive locations pass through the National Park. Pešića Rupa katun is a good choice for a longer stay in nature but also for a short break after a tour – lunch, tasting of traditional dishes, and rest in the katun atmosphere.
