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“This is an oasis of peace and a great place for concentrated work, which feels just like home. Recommended!”
— Thomas Zamecnik, team leader

Windy.com is a successful startup for wind mapping and weather forecasting. It has received a huge amount of coverage in the global media in 2017 during the Irma and Harvey hurricanes.

The book by Eliska Vyhnankova and Michelle Losekoot was published in 2019 by Jan Melvil Publishing and is based on their successful course of social media management.

Kiwi.com is a very successful Czech startup searching flights and other connections across the globe. It grew from zero to 1,900 people in only 4 years time.

“We came across the Retreat some time ago when we were intrigued by the idea of moving our work from our homes and offices closer to nature. Plus, it was a great opportunity to get to know some of our colleagues better and have some fun. … Our little teambuilding group consisted of six departments in total (Customer Care, Risk, Card and others). The workload was thus partly in line with the regular agenda, but we found room to focus on bigger projects, like stronger authentication for purchases with Twisto (to make the internet a slightly safer place again :). The weather was getting cooler, so in addition to disc golf and hiking in the surrounding hills, we spent much of our time playing board games (even digital ones), strumming guitars and barbecuing. … Thanks to Lenka and Robert for the helpful and nice communication! Everything went absolutely smoothly.”
— Jaroslav Kobylka for the whole team

Twisto was the first to introduce "buy now, pay later" payments in the Czech Republic. Since 2018, it has also been operating in Poland.

“I used my stay here to make final corrections to the SvymPanem.cz website. It wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing facilities, the beautiful landscape, the divine peace and the super group of people who were there with me. 🙂”

Shoptet is the largest Czech platform for running eshops and SvymPanem.cz is the business guide written by its founder Miroslav Udan.

“Retreat is a superb place, if you need to work with full concentration surrounded by beautiful nature. The house is perfectly equipped and the internet connection is fast as hell. But beware of procrastinating by the fireplace or because of the views. If you need a rest, there are many interesting places around. We are definitely coming back again!”
— Petr Pinkas

Feedly.com is a successful online service used to manage and follow RSS subscriptions, a successor to the Google Reader. Feedly is being used by world-class companies such as GE, L'Oréal or J.P. Morgan and celebrity influencers Seth Godin, Neil Patel and others.

“You don’t have to go to Bali to be a digital nomad. It's just as great to work in the middle of the Beskydy Mountains with lots of greenery, hills and hiking opportunities. The Retreat has sitting/standing desks, an outdoor exercise area, a fire pit, prepared firewood, WiFi, lots of books and other little things to make your working stay more enjoyable.”

Karel Dytrych is an entrepreneur and business consultant, founder of Freelo and Vas Hosting

Petra Dolejšová is a top Czech lawyer specialising in marketing law. In addition to her own legal practice, she trains, lectures, appears in the media and raises public legal awareness.

“Retreat has already been highly praised by others. So let me stress its strategic location, a mere 15 minutes walk from a train station with direct trains to Ostrava. If you have had enough of the solitude, you are there within an hour listening to your favorite podcast.”

Co-owner of legendary establishments Super Panda Circus and Bar, that doesn't exist Jan Vlachynsky choosed our Retreat as a place to write his book and organize an informal meeting of their team. His summary made us happy:

„A perfect working environment. If you want to do a piece of great work — then come to this place. It's quite simple. I want to get back!“

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“What a flawless, quiet place in such beautiful nature! Ideal for creative types, who need to get away and work in peace for days or weeks.”

Czech singer songwriter Jan Zamboch aka Wolf Lost In the Poem has turned our Retreat into an improvised recording studio to finish the last 7 songs for the upcoming album. The demo he recorded later became a full-fledged record titled Louvre and was awarded as The Czech Album of the Year 2018 in the Folk genre. What an artist!

The book Write as a Porn Magnate will be published in 2019.

“We've been to this Retreat many times with our whole family, since it offers a unique atmosphere that is both pleasant and practical. One can relax, enjoy the solitude and nature, go for walks, biking or swimming, have a BBQ, or try traditional frgaly cakes or the excellent local pub’s renowned potato pancakes… But it is also a place for undisturbed work on our projects, with fast internet, height-adjustable tables, and did I mention how quiet it is? Every time I need to finish something, I go to Retreat. And if I need time off with my family, we go to Retreat as well.” — Paul Minar, Google Partner and renowned G Suite expert

“I appreciate the quiet ambience of the place. Retreat's office is well equipped with fast internet connection and height-adjustable tables. However, there is one disturbing element: the radiating fireplace. I can sit in front of it for hours while my work has to wait until the next morning.” — Ivana Minar, smart housing designer and consultant

Adventurer Lucie Radova belongs to the most prominent Czech travellers of her generation. Recently she came back from her expedition in tuk-tuk across the South America and she used her stay at Retreat to write a book about her experience.

“Pure perfection! I went to Beskydy mountains alone and enjoyed every single minute of it. I learned to manage the fireplace, I love your perfectly equipped kitchen, lighting-fast internet, height-adjustable tables and those views! Pustevny, a popular hiking spot is around the corner, great pubs (sadly :) even closer. I have started myself up for upcoming projects and started to write a book. When can I come back? :) Thanks!!!”

“On behalf of the whole team, thank you for another wonderful stay at the Retreat, we had a great time here and encouraged the team spirit.”

“You will love both working and your free time in the Retreat. I have spent a lot of time there, so I know it well. The peaceful garden, a working fireplace for chilly nights, views overlooking the hills and valley below. Plus the great Maralak pub nearby, if you don't feel like cooking, there is a sauna and swimming pool down at the spa, need I say more? Explore these highlights and more for yourself. Highly recommended!”

“I had needed to escape from office and finish the work on my publication about tax disputes, for almost a year already. I wrote 70 pages in Retreat, drinking coffee and tea by gallons, burning a ton of firewood, and getting in some hiking too. Just perfect. Thanks.”

Filip and Silvia Teply from the successful chocolate factory Ajala, whose distinctive logo and packaging is well known among European chocolate enthusiasts, were relaxing and recharging before the high Xmas season.

“Highly recommended for both individuals and teams, who need to stay away from unwanted distractions and get things done. Walks in the beautiful surrounding nature guarantee the necessary for relaxing, as well as finding fresh ideas and inspiration.”

“There will come a time when stories will be written about this Retreat. I've spent several great weeks there myself. Quiet, calm, excellent interior and unbelieveable nature all around. It seems that inspiration and creative ideas never leave this place. And if I could, I wouldn't leave it too. Don't hesitate!”

“We've spent a week together at Retreat. There were 9 of us filling every last bit of space, but it was still a perfect place to work and have fun together. There is stable WiFi inside and outside the house, so we were also enjoying the garden. The house equipment is excellent, just as the communication with Lenka and Robert :)”

“The place surpassed my expectations. Retreat is a utterly magical place, fine-tuned for one's creativity and productivity. There are so many cool things and detais, such as perfectly equipped kitchen, beautiful standup desks made of solid wood or the sitting area outside, where we were enjoying every single day our meals with the fantastic view over the mountains. These things are rare, but not at Retreat. Thank you for care, we are definitely coming back.”

Lukas is helping people to keep their life in ballance between online and offline, i.e. to be Offline and happy.

He also wrote us how his family enjoyed Retreat: “We love to place so much, it's beyond words.”

“Retreat had us on Hello from day one when I thought, wow, I would love to have such a beautiful mountain retreat one-day :-) Kids were having fun with their dad, and I had my space apart for drawing illustrations. My inspiration and creativity were also supported by the beautiful views from the windows, surrounding nature, and plentiful hiking options. The hosts are great, giving the whole house at your disposal, equipped with all the amenities you need.”

“I have fond memories of my time at the Retreat. For me, it was a perfect mix of beautiful nature, peace and excellent facilities. You don't have to deal with any issues, and you can immediately concentrate fully on your work. If you don't feel like cooking, you will definitely find something at Maralak Restaurant nearby. I fell in love with their cabbage soup and had it almost every day :-) The amenities in the house are great, and you will feel like you are staying with an old friend who knows exactly what you need.”

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