FINALIST#4: Wooden Windmill in Prlekija

Over the two days, the experience unfolds through a carefully balanced mix of activity and relaxation. 

Guests can enjoy a guided visit to a traditional oil mill, where the rich aroma and taste of locally produced pumpkin seed oil tell a story of generations past. A light forest hike leads to Stara Gora, where cultural heritage comes alive in an old school museum and a Baroque church housing one of the oldest organs in the country. Afternoons are reserved for indulgence, with hearty regional dishes, fine local wines, and time to unwind in a sauna or jacuzzi back at the homestead.

The second day invites exploration at a slower pace—cycling through picturesque countryside to Lake Blaguš, followed by a unique “Disconnect to the East” picnic experience at a charming wooden windmill. Along the way, guests are immersed in local flavors, traditions, and landscapes, finishing the journey with a scenic ride past the romantic Island of Love, leaving them refreshed and deeply connected to the essence of Prlekija.

Day 1
10:00–11:00 – Arrival and accommodation at the Štuhec homestead (organic tourist farm – new apartments with sauna and jacuzzi, in summer also a natural swimming pool). Walk around the homestead and morning socializing with a herd of autochthonous cika and traditional spotted cattle.
11:00–11:30 – Drive to the Belšak oil mill
11:30–13:00 – Tour around the oil mill with explanation of the production process and tasting of pumpkin oil.
13:00–13:30 – Hike along a forested path (approx. 1 km) towards the village of Stara Gora.
13:30–15:00 – Cultural and historical experience; tour of the old school (ethnological collection) and the Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit, where the second oldest organ in Slovenia is located.
15:00–17:00 – Traditional lunch with local dishes: bograč and Prleška gibanica, accompanied by white wine and jurka.
17:00–18:00 – Return and relaxation; hike back to the apartments and free time for sauna, jacuzzi and rest.

Day 2
8:00–10:00 – Breakfast at the Štuhec homestead with local Prlekija delicacies.
10:00–11:00 – Cycling towards Lake Blaguš.
11:00–12:00 – Natural experience; stop by the lake, exploring the surroundings and free time.
12:00–12:30 – Cycling towards Stara Gora.
12:30–15:00 – Special experience ”Disconnect to the East” – picnic at the windmill; visit to the windmill and a unique picnic at the mill. Picnic basket includes Prlekija delicacies from local providers from Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici.
15:00–15:30 – End of the trip; cycling towards the Island of Love in Žihlava, along the old arm of the Ščavnica River, and returning to the Štuhec homestead.

Contact of the Provider:
TIC Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici
Stara Gora 14
9244 Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici
E: tic@sveti-jurij.si
W: www.visitsvetijurij.si