How

IT STARTED

Hi!

We are Basia and Daniel. In 2018, we came up with an idea…

We were planning a trip to the Polish mountains. We wanted to relax, hike, and explore… Simply escape from our daily routine. We were already imagining a beautiful rented cottage with a large terrace, where we could drink coffee and read books, with a wonderful view and… no people around.

So, we started looking for the perfect place. However, everything we found was clusters of cottages, hotels, rooms, or apartments. Cottage next to cottage, room next to room, tourist next to tourist… That’s when we realized that we either had to “drop everything and run as far away as possible” or create something that would meet all our expectations. Since we weren’t planning on moving, we chose the latter. That’s how the story of (yet unnamed) Osada Blisko Natury began.

 

Plans and objectives…

We had essentially chosen the place right away. It is a beautiful plot of land over 8000 square meters located in the village of Leśnik near Mogilno in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Incredible and picturesque areas completely untouched by tourism. Peace, tranquility, nature. Plenty of forests, country roads perfect for hiking or cycling, hills, valleys, and lakes. There are as many as two lakes within just about a kilometer radius from our plot… Additionally, it is a great starting point. 30 km from Gniezno, 60 km from Bydgoszcz, and 80 km from Toruń.

 

Alright, we have our dream place! What next?

It’s time to consider how to properly utilize the space. We decided that the best solution would be to build several modern cottages, each situated on its own fenced and greenery-filled plot of about 300-400 square meters. This will ensure complete freedom and privacy. You simply come as if to your own country house…

Imagine closing the gate behind you, unpacking in the cottage, brewing a cup of coffee, and comfortably sitting on the terrace, enjoying the fresh air, peace, and quiet… No one is looking over your shoulder. You are surrounded by a wonderful garden with beautiful green grass. You can swing in a hammock, sunbathe on a lounge chair, or simply do nothing at all. The choice is yours.

That’s exactly how we envisioned our vacation, and that’s exactly what we want to offer you. Escape from the multitude of daily responsibilities, constant phone calls, emails, and texts, and the crowds of people around us. Allow yourself to truly relax, close to nature.

2018-2020

Idea

In 2018, we came up with the idea of creating what would later be named Osada Blisko Natury. It was a very early stage of the project, filled with ongoing debates about how this dream place should look.

Selection of a plot

The choice was basically obvious for us. Just look at how wonderful this place is!

Preparations

The preparations lasted until 2020. During this time, we developed a complete vision and assumptions. We planned the area. We trained ourselves. We tried to prepare as much as possible to minimize mistakes and deliver exactly what we ourselves would expect.

2020

The First Works

We started with gentle improvements to the land – mainly removing unwanted vegetation and slight leveling. Just slight because the uneven terrain seems to us more of an asset than an obstacle. Right after finishing these tasks, we began working on the fencing.

A few days passed...

And… we’ve got it – we can now close off the plot! First milestone achieved.

The drought has come

In the meantime, a drought problem arose. We couldn’t ignore it, so we organized water feeders for bees and encouraged our followers on social media to do the same.

Further land preparations and media

We did not relent in our efforts to ensure that the place you will be visiting is truly beautiful and exceptional. In recent days, work has been ongoing simultaneously on the construction of an ecological sewage treatment plant and the preparation of the land in front of the plot for sowing grass.

First guests

We also had our first guests, although it’s more likely that they were the first ones to be there at the same time as us 🙂

We remain in the field

So, further land preparations combined with laying the foundations for the future house. A lot has been happening. Tons of work done and incredible satisfaction.

We love greenery

Our efforts were rewarded. The grass started growing really quickly, making the surroundings beautifully transform.

Time to work inside

So the sidewalk, the spot for the gazebo, and the pathway lighting.

Some time has passed

And it is clearly visible in the photos. The grass is beautifully green not only in front of the plot but also inside. Junipers have been added around the fence, a grill has arrived, and the frame of the gazebo… Oh, a lot is really happening!

The final touch before the cottage

We are slowly finishing the preparations for the plot. The access road and driveway have been completed. We have also finished the work on the gazebo and planted more trees. Now we just have to wait for the cottage to be set up, and then we will carry out the final finishing touches.