Stanzia-Castellani

  • Welcome to Stanzia-Castellani

  • The Stonewalls in Stanzia

    Sun-washed white stonewalls, charecteristic of the Croatian islands, run across the land on the farm creating special valleys with diverse atmospheres

  • Nature, Biodiversity, Birdwatching and Silence

    Cres-Losinj is among the places with the highest in biodiversity in the world.

  • The Stanzia Organic Farm

    On the farm, we strive to sustain indigenous plants and revive local agricultural traditions

  • The Forest of Stanzia

    The forest area of the farm stretches out over fifty hectares and has abundant wildlife. You can easily spot deer, rabbits, boar, tortoises and rare birds

  • The Soundscape Festival

    Island Cres is home to more than 930 indigenous plants, as well as many rare butterflies and bird species. Creating sound installations and reflecting on the musical expressions of the history of music provides a unique experience

  • The Lavender Festival

    Along with other musical and cultural events, we host the annual mid-summer Lavender Festival, where musicians from around the region perform under the stars

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  • The Lavender Fields

    Our lavender grows on a three-hectare area. The climate -- plenty of sunshine and a warm sea breeze -- is perfect for the local varieties, producing a rich and magnificently scented flower

  • Landscape of Stanzia-Castellani

    Dramatic landscape, you can walk, explore and enjoy

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The main building of the farm has been renovated from the original 17th century farmhouse

The Stanzia Castellani farm is located at the Southern tip of Cres Island in Croatia. It is an organic artisanal farm, home to hundreds of olive trees, figs, pomegranates, almonds, jujube, rosemary, lavender, buhac, helichrysum and a thriving vegetable garden. A dense, untouched forest, full of deer, boars and other wild animals, surrounds the cultivated farm.

We are certified organic and are wholly committed to sustainable practices. We are proud to be using only solar energy.

We welcome visitors to our farm all year round to take part in the workshops, cultural and agricultural events that we host. Check out our up-coming events, to find out more about how to visit or participate!

We are also open to volunteers!