NEW: Hidden stories of Karst gardens

Join us for a guided walk through the Ferrari Garden, Pepa’s Karst Garden, and Pepa’s Story, where you will discover the unique features of the Karst landscape, local culture, and traditional life.

The Ferrari Garden and the villa were designed and built before the Second World War by Dr Maks Fabiani, one of the greatest Slovenian architects and urban planners, and then mayor of Štanjel. With its terraced layout, carefully selected plants, and remarkable water system, the garden is still considered an outstanding cultural and architectural monument of the Karst and of Slovenia.

In the courtyard of the Bunčetova homestead in Dutovlje, you will find two gardens that have been recreated by experts: Pepa’s Karst Garden and Pepa’s Story. After visiting them, Pepa will show you how rural life was in the Karst not so long ago. As you walk through the “gmajna” grasslands, she reveals the secrets of the landscape and the stories of strong village women. Among the picturesque Karst vineyards, Pepa sets out a traditional Karst-style picnic and invites you to enjoy local specialities prepared by Karst producers.

Opening hours	every day of the year by prior arrangement
Duration	min 180 min
Starting point	Štanjel Castle Visitor Centre
Languages	Slovenian, English
Number of persons	9–20
Price list	€29/person
Additional terms	Reservation: 48h before the date of the experience Cancellation: 24h before the date of the experience In case of bad weather (rain), the organiser reserves the right to cancel the experience.

What’s included?

A visit to the Ferrari Garden, the work of architect Maks Fabiani, which is considered to be the most beautiful park arrangement in Slovenia from the period between the two wars.
A guided and immersive walk through Pepa’s gardens and the Karst “gmajna” grasslands.
Traditional Karst “marenda” (light meal) among the vineyards.