Truffles in morning mist. Wine from four soils. A stone village all to yourselves.
An abandoned stone village, revived as a unique retreat in the heart of Istria.
Kotli is a tiny stone village in the heart of Istria, where the Mirna river cascades into the basin-shaped hollows that gave the place its name. Once the main mill village of the Hum region, today the old mill still stands against time and the stone houses carry the warmth of Istrian life.
80–140 m² houses with living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. For 2–5 guests. Fireplace, Wi-Fi, TV, private parking.
Shared outdoor pool, large BBQ area, and terrace overlooking the green Mirna valley.
Dogs and cats welcome (€10/day). Perfect walking trails right at your doorstep.
Pula Airport 1h · Trieste 1.5h · Ljubljana 2h · Munich 5h · Vienna 7h · Zurich 8h. Shuttle on request.
Join the Karlić family and their trained dogs in the hunt for world-renowned Istrian truffles — top specimens reach up to €4,000/kg. Afterward, cook and enjoy a 3-course meal together.
01Join the Karlić family and their trained dogs in the hunt for world-renowned Istrian truffles — top specimens reach up to €4,000/kg. Afterward, cook and enjoy a 3-course meal together.
02Istria has been named the world's best olive oil region 9 consecutive times by Flos Olei. Taste the oils of Chiavalon, the Flos Olei "Producer of the Year."
03The "4 Soils" concept (red, white, grey, black earth) produces four distinct Malvazija characters. At Kozlović, winemakers since 1904, you'll taste the difference.
04Your final evening: dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Rovinj — overlooking the Adriatic with a menu that gives Istrian traditions a modern twist.
05Kotli — a fully restored medieval village in the Mirna valley. 8 stone houses, pool, panoramic terrace. No neighbors. Just your group.
No anonymous guides — you'll meet the families who have shaped Istria's gastronomy for generations.
Istria's most renowned truffle-hunting family takes you through their museum, forest, and kitchen.
— „The truffle chooses when to reveal itself. We just follow the dogs.“
Pioneers of the Istrian wine renaissance. Their Malvazija from red soil is a classic.
— „Each of our four soils tells a different story in the glass.“
One of the world's finest olive oil producers. His oils have been winning top international awards for years.
— „Istrian oil is liquid gold — purer than any Tuscan.“
In the konobas, families cook from recipes that have been passed down for centuries.
— „Grandmother still cooks with us — and you can taste it.“
You arrive at an abandoned stone village that has come back to life. On the terrace, Biska awaits — the traditional Istrian mistletoe brandy — along with Pršut, cheese, and a glass of Teran.
A full day with the Karlić family — from the truffle museum to the hunt in the forest to cooking together. You'll shave truffle over handmade pasta.
Taste olive oils that have captivated the world and discover the "4 Soils" of Istrian Malvazija at two wineries. To finish: the smallest town in the world.
Grožnjan — the artists' village. Motovun — the fortress above the truffle forests. And then: Rovinj. Your farewell dinner at Croatia's first Michelin-starred restaurant.
Three Istrian jewels — from the most romantic harbor on the Adriatic to the truffle fortress to the smallest town in the world.
Istria's most romantic coastal town. Pastel-colored houses jut out into the sea. Here you'll enjoy your farewell dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant — at sunset over the Adriatic.
A medieval hilltop fortress surrounded by Europe's most famous truffle forests. In the morning mist of the Mirna hides Istria's gold.
The smallest town in the world — 23 residents, one alley, one konoba. Here you'll taste Biska, Istria's mystical mistletoe brandy.
Istria's most romantic coastal town. Pastel-colored houses jut out into the sea. Here you'll enjoy your farewell dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant — at sunset over the Adriatic.
A medieval hilltop fortress surrounded by Europe's most famous truffle forests. In the morning mist of the Mirna hides Istria's gold.
The smallest town in the world — 23 residents, one alley, one konoba. Here you'll taste Biska, Istria's mystical mistletoe brandy.
Where time is measured by meals.
From truffle hunting to a Michelin star.
Every group has its reason. Tell us yours.
Prices per person. Own arrival to the accommodation — flight not included.
Meals, house wine, experiences, transport — everything is arranged for you.
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See you in Kotli.
Soil & Soul Istria is a group experience for 10–34 guests. You can travel as a group leader with your own group (from 10 guests, you travel free!) — ideal for wine clubs, gourmet travel groups, or team building. On request, we can also match you with an existing group.
