Recreation center

One can get a temporary shelter and great recreation

We offer a therapeutic vacation at the Dobrodary recreation center.

The center is located near the mountain lakes, 20 km from the city of Kosiv, Carpathian region, the village of Richka.

Accommodation in a modern Carpathian house right on the lake (3, 5 or 7 nights or by arrangement), meals (by arrangement), recreational hiking routes and health treatments on the territory of the center.

Who can use the Center:

A combatant after rehabilitation from an injury or with PTSD;

Wife and child(ren) of a fallen or wounded hero;

Veteran after rehab;

Children of the Heroes;

If you need:

Recovery from stress as a result of military operations;

Therapeutic restorative recreation;;

A temporary refuge and a search for peace;

Recovery from trauma as a result of military operations;

Main Lake House

The main building, which we call GirFor, has everything for quality and successful recreation and relaxation.

The GirFor building borders on a clear flowing lake, and the healing sound of water from small waterfalls is constantly heard. There is a spruce forest, a river and a waterfall, and magnificent mountain scenery nearby.

Family A-frame

A small family-type house in a modern Carpathian style, with maximum mountain aesthetics. Near the lake and spruce forest, river.

What is interesting on the territory?

The center is situated in a magnificent Carpathian location, surrounded by preserved spruce forests, numerous rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, offering all the essentials for guests to enjoy a fantastic retreat.

The picturesque surroundings of the center provide a serene escape into nature. The lush greenery, pristine lakes, and cascading waterfalls offer a tranquil backdrop for an unforgettable experience.

Forest therapy in Dobrodary

The Dobrodary Center is located in a very picturesque location in the Carpathians, we invite our guests to familiarize themselves with this wonderful practice and, if possible, try it on their own. Try to immerse yourself in the natural biorhythm as much as possible!

What is forest therapy

What is shinrin-yoku

How to practice

Carpathians’ healing power

PTSD and the forest therapy

Water healing

Silent hunting

Eco-educational trail

Naturopathy

Swimming under the waterfall

Pleso – Hutsul pool

Silence retreat

Photographic tourism

Land art therapy

Art therapy through Land Art helps to get rid of stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. Creating something beautiful from natural materials, you learn to see beauty in simple things, find joy in the smallest things. Your creative projects become a reflection of your inner state, help you understand yourself better, and find inner balance.

Rock balancing

Land art therapy

Land art mandala

Driftwood art

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* we will respond to your enquiry within 72 hours

How to join us as volunteer?

Our Center is working for free to help people, thus any help as volunteer is much more than welcomed! Free stay and food and other goodies for volunteers are provided!

Located in Ukrainian Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kosiv, Rychka

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