Songs for Maria: Workshops and Concerts

Songs for Maria: Workshops and Concerts

August 12-15, 2026 Villa Verka invites you to workshops and concerts with songs from Bela Rechka! In memory of Maria Goranova Maria Goranova was the soul of the house that is now Villa Verka. We just celebrated 110 years of her birth. Born on November 10,...
“Simplicity comes after awareness”

“Simplicity comes after awareness”

Diana talks with Swami Satyadharma  Saraswati in our house in Bela Rechka I had the great honor of being her student at the European Satyananda Yoga Academy. In May 2009, she visited Bulgaria for the first time as a lecturer at the European Yoga Academy and...
Natural Grape Juice: Autumn Inspiration

Natural Grape Juice: Autumn Inspiration

For several years now, Galya has been making natural grape juice, which has become a favorite of all of us, as well as many friends and neighbors in Gorna Bela Rechka. The grape variety we have and use to make the juice is called in Bulgaria Otel (known also as Wild...
Open Doors 2025

Open Doors 2025

VOLUNTEER SUMMER CAMP “THE BELL” August 29-31, 2025 WE DID IT! Together with people in Bela Rechka we restored the stairs leading to the Bell Tower of Gorna Bela Rechka within three days. There is more to be done but now everyone can have easy and normal access to...
Bags, toys and other small things

Bags, toys and other small things

We often need bags for all these small things that need to be carefully stored – and this workshop inspires you to do exactly this. Bags and toys (like soft balls to play with)…Everyone can join, 23 August, Workshop with Galya bag with two faces bag with...
Double-sided shopping bag

Double-sided shopping bag

A little inspiration for the recycling workshop on July 19 at Villa Verka. Here’s what you can make from old 100% linen shorts and a 100% cotton pillowcase. This is a double-sided shopping bag – the front is made from the shorts and the inside is...