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dreams / LEMONGARDEN Harbour promenade. The view from the harbour, which is lined with historic mansions that have been renovated with attention to detail, is stylish and serene. Stroll. Sit and look. Sometimes at rocking boats in the harbour, sometimes at fragrant lemon trees and magenta bougainvillea’s climbing metres high. At other times, immerse in the vastness of the sea between gnarled olive trees and stately pines. Not having to do anything, but being able to do everything. Without cars in the old town, far away from any hustle and bustle, serenely enjoy the day, regaining your own peace of mind. Such relaxed serenity cannot be bought. It is simply there and makes hearts happy. At least in the “Lemongarden” in the small fishing village of Sutivan on the Dalmatian island of Brač. ISLAND FEELING Many years ago, Helena Ramsbacher recognized the magic of the place and step by step awakened the centuries-old mansions from their slumber. Today it is a colourful five-star paradise with 35 rooms and suites, which differs from classic hotel establish- ments. The location alone: the “Hotel Lemongarden” is not a closed complex, but a village within a village. Accommodations, but also restaurant, spa, pool, or bar are distributed throughout the old town forming a harmonious coexistence with the locals. This works because the needs and wishes of the people of Sutivan were already considered during the development. Thus there is still the bench where grandparents rest, and a separate bar at the harbour, where pictures of the locals decorate the walls. Celebrations are held together, the start of the season in April includes an open-air concert by well-known Croatian tenors, with fireworks. In the autumn everyone goes to the olive harvest. All of this away from the usual holiday events and tourist crowds. LOVE OF NATURE The southern lifestyle in the small fishing village is a composition of blue, white, yellow, and green, with cheerful splashes of colour and unforgettable moments. As soon as you arrive, the stress is gone and you start to enjoy yourself. With plenty of space and few people it’s the definition of luxury. Everywhere is in bloom and green. No wonder, after all, the garden is the heart of the property. A colourful Eldorado has been created around the 25-metre-long pool with palms, lemon trees, wild hydrangeas, and many bougainvillea’s. When nature is reflected in the water, the place has something fairytale-like and soothing about it. Without forced public address or intrusiveness. No one has to arrive early to get a lounger right by the water. There is always something available, even a little further along the beach. Even when the hotel is fully booked, there are never more than 70 guests on site, distributed across the spacious grounds. Thus, one always has the feeling of being able to enjoy the magical place alone. The service is unobtrusive and always on hand at the right time. From the marina to the restaurant, a total of > Photos: Christian Husar 18

Oasis of tranquillity. The garden of the “Lemongarden” with its pool in the blooming lemon garden invites hours of leisure. 19