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Spring in the Land of Sun, Song, and Wine – Group Program
Welcome to the Grčevje wine hills, overlooking the tourist gem Otočec, offering stunning views of the hills and valleys of Dolenjska. In the idyllic and peaceful setting of Matjaž’s homestead, there are four traditional buildings: a small chapel from 1810, a stone house from 1848, and two other stone houses approximately 150 years old.
Program for groups of 20 to 50 people
During the Week of Tourist Farms, we invite you to an unforgettable journey through tradition, history, and wine, where you will experience authentic Dolenjska hospitality.
Welcome at Paha
Reception in traditional Dolenjska folk costume and tour of the 160-year-old homestead, part of the European network “Houses with Tradition.” Here, we learn about life in the Dolenjska countryside, past and present.
Wine Stories and Tasting
- Tour the ancient wine cellar and enjoy a wine aperitif with a glass of Cviček.
- Multimedia presentation “The Story of Cviček” – in seven acts, discover the history of viticulture, wine patrons, wine vessels, the three Slovenian wine regions, and the production of Cviček from early spring to late autumn.
- Tasting of Cviček ingredients with homemade buckwheat bread and cheese: Dolenjsko belo, Frankinja, Žametovka.
- The highlight: tasting the “King of Cviček,” the best Cviček of the season, presented by the Cviček Princess.
Location: Matjaž Homestead, Paha 3, 8222 Otočec
Dates: April 10–16, 2026
Program duration: 1.5 hours
Price: €11 (min. 45 persons), €12 (40–44 persons), €13 (30–39 persons), €14 (20–29 persons), €15 (10–19 persons)
Optional extras: tarragon roll cake: €1.5, homemade cold cuts: €8
Gift for the Week of Tourist Farms:
After the program at the homestead, we continue to the Grčevje wine region, where we explore tourism in the wine cellars and sing Slovenian folk and evergreen songs accompanied by local wines. This part lasts about 1 hour.
During the Week of Tourist Farms, you can also enjoy at Matjaž Homestead:
