Escape into Presence is a small, evolving creative living space in the hills near Niš, Serbia.
Created over eight years, this place is slowly becoming an intentional community for people who value simplicity, creativity, nature, and meaningful connection.
The house is surrounded by forest, yet only 20 minutes by bus from the city of Niš. It is a place for remote workers, writers, artists, musicians, yoga practitioners, holistic practitioners, and people following their own creative or spiritual path.
There is no rent. We share basic household costs together.
The space is still developing and intentionally keeps its handmade character. You will find hand-painted walls, unique wooden details, handmade lamps, wabi sabi and japandi influences, and many layers of personal creativity collected through the years.
Five cats live here, all born on the property, so a genuine love and respect for animals is essential.
This is not a finished retreat center or a polished commercial space. It is a living project, a home in progress, created with care and intention.
We welcome people who enjoy quiet surroundings, creative projects, personal growth, nature, and authentic human connection.
The vision is to slowly grow a small community of like-minded people who support each other’s journeys while respecting personal space and independence.
Our mission is to create a small, authentic living space where people can reconnect with nature, creativity, and meaningful human connection.
We believe in slow living, simplicity, personal growth, and creating a home together rather than simply consuming a place. This community is a space for remote workers, artists, writers, musicians, and people exploring creative, holistic, or mindful ways of living.
Our focus is on sharing everyday life with respect, kindness, and independence. We value personal space while also creating opportunities for conversations, creative projects, learning, and mutual inspiration.
The community is growing slowly and organically, shaped by the people who become part of it and by the natural environment around us.
Our membership process is based on connection and mutual understanding rather than a formal application.
People who are interested in joining the community first contact us and introduce themselves, their lifestyle, interests, and what they are looking for. We then have a conversation to see if our values, expectations, and ways of living are aligned.
We welcome people who respect nature, shared living, creativity, personal space, and the home environment. Membership grows slowly and organically as people become part of the community and contribute to creating a supportive and respectful atmosphere.
If you would like to visit our community, please send us a message introducing yourself, your interests, and what brings you to this way of living.
We welcome people who are interested in creativity, nature, slow living, personal growth, remote work, and meaningful connection. Before visiting, we like to have a conversation to make sure that the space and lifestyle are a good match for both sides.
The community is located in the hills near Niš, Serbia, surrounded by forest and nature, around 20 minutes from the city by bus. Visitors should be comfortable with simple living, shared spaces, and living alongside five cats who are part of this home.
After connecting and agreeing on a visit, we will share directions and practical information about arrival.
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
The community is currently guided by the founder, who takes responsibility for the land, home, and overall direction of the project.
As the community grows, we would like to develop a more collaborative approach where members can participate in discussions, share ideas, and contribute to the evolution of the space.
Decisions are currently made with care, focusing on respect, harmony, the needs of the people living here, and the wellbeing of the home and animals.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $50
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Common House, Garden(s), Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Internet
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