Now, this work is coming to fruition with theStarry Night Retreat, set to open in May 2025.

Over the course of 20 years, Zukic planted thousands of trees and created 13 lakes using natural streams.

Working with a small team, Zukic’s planting doesn’t follow a specific design scheme.

Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Rather, it unfolds spontaneously, with care taken to leave the existing landscape undisturbed.

Throughout the space, there is not a single straight line.

To see how work progresses and receive news about the opening, followStarry Night Retreat on Instagram.

Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Nestled in central Bosnia, Starry Night Retreat is the vision of one man.

Throughout the space, there is not a single straight line.

Set to open in spring 2025, Starry Night Retreat sprawls over 70 hectares.

Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Zukic sees it as an open-air museum that will become a cultural hub.

Lavender at Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Lavender at Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

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Lavender at Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

Photo: Almin Tabak

Lavender at Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

Photo: Almin Tabak

Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

Photo: Amel Uzunović

Starry Night Retreat Bosnia

Photo: Almin Tabak

Starry Night Retreat in Bosnia

Photo: Almin Tabak

Starry Night Retreat in Bosnia

Photo: Almin Tabak