WHAT ARE WE PLANNING?

As hiking isn't just about recreation but also a space for socializing, exchanging ideas, and fostering creativity, this time we've decided to awaken our creative side and collaborate with our dear hiker Ivana to create something new!
Ivana Pilipović (Instagram: paint_with_ivana) is a young artist from Novi Sad who has organized numerous interesting workshops for both beginners and experienced individuals. She's determined to show us how to channel our creativity!
And us... We'll try to gather as much inspiration as possible during the hike to be ready for it!

SUMMARY

IVANA'S CANVAS PAINTING 4

DATE: April 21, 2024.

‼️APPLICATIONS DUE BY April 15.‼️

‼️LIMITED TO ONLY 16 PARTICIPANTS.‼️

PARTICIPATION FEE: 3500 RSD (INCLUDES: painting workshop with Ivana (suitable for everyone regardless of previous experience), canvas, paint, brushes, and other painting equipment, guidance, and entire organization)

WHAT'S THE ITINERARY?

RAKOVAC MONASTERY - BELI MAJDAN - STONE HERMITAGE - MONASTERY VINEYARD - RAKOVAC MONASTERY

ROUTE LENGTH: 5km
ELEVATION GAIN: 200M
DIFFICULTY: EASY

On April 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather at the Rakovac Monastery. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Participants are responsible for their transportation. If anyone needs it, we might have a few free spots in our vehicles, which we can arrange.

At the beginning of the route, we'll have a gentle ascent to our first attraction - the BELI MAJDAN quarry. There, we'll take our first break to refresh and learn about the nearly thousand-year history of this place.

Afterward, we continue our walk to one of the most secluded gems of Fruška Gora - the HERMITAGE OF SAINT GEORGE, carved into the rock. One of the peculiarities of this site is the numerous inscriptions in Old Church Slavonic left by local monks during their stays in the hermitage over several centuries.

From the hermitage, we'll slowly loop back through the monastery vineyards to Rakovac Monastery.

Upon completion, if the weather permits, we'll stay in nature and prepare for the workshop. Otherwise, we'll organize in one of the nearby venues where, inspired by the chirping of birds and the dense untouched nature, we'll have the opportunity to transfer what we've just witnessed onto canvas, with the expert guidance of our dear Ivana!

WHAT TO BRING FOR HIKING?

- Smile, good mood, and good health.
- Plenty of water, at least 2 liters per hike, snacks from the backpack for multiple meals, refreshments for the ascents and hikes ahead.
- Comfortable and sturdy, appropriate footwear for nature walks, comfortable clothing.
- If you already have your favorite stick, bring it along; otherwise, nature might reveal your new favorite.
- Cap/hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, whatever you think would protect you in case of strong sun.
- Raincoat, spare/change of clothes, warm and dry cover within reach after each hike.

IMPORTANT NOTES!!!

- The number of applications will be limited, and the right to attend the trip is EXCLUSIVELY for members of the HTS MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY (Contact us for details regarding membership and purchasing stamps for the year 2024) or any mountaineering society within the PSS, as well as members of the EKOTOPIA association.

- As part of the participation fee, participants receive participation in the painting workshop with Ivana (suitable for everyone regardless of previous experience), canvas, paint, brushes, and other painting equipment, guidance, and entire organization.

- Organizers reserve the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances, inability to access certain sections, or even cancel the trip.

- Please provide us with the number of people, their names, phone numbers, and departure location for the trip when registering, along with confirmation of membership in our organization. After registration and payment, refunds are not possible, but substitution of the registered person will be allowed.

- The tour is STRONGLY not recommended for individuals with heart or any other conditions that physical activity could adversely affect.

- Please be precise and punctual regarding the departure time, while on the other hand, let's not stick too strictly to the duration of the hike.

- We kindly ask all participants of our hikes to bring ONLY POSITIVE VIBES, A CHEERFUL SPIRIT, AND GOOD MOOD. See you there.