About us
The beauty of the place and the surrounding mountains and forest are absolutely stunning.
True Resort
Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch is a small, privately-owned and operated eco-safari-style resort, open seasonally to guests from all over the world. We are a true resort destination in that we own and operate our own adventures and activities, and working closely with the park authorities and the local community, provide unprecedented, sustainable access to the Velebit mountain, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Intimate & wild
With just 30 beds and full complement of staff, wilderness guides and food and beverage artisans, our clients receive respectfully intimate attention. Adventure unfolds in tandem with the forest, streams, seasons, and the call of the wild. An impressive menu of equestrian, water, hiking, interpretive, and restorative activities is offered daily – each outing custom-built to suit age, skill-level and expectation. Our philosophy and our rates, are at once bespoke and all-inclusive, though we offer an extensive menu of a la carte services and activities.
Intimate & wild
With just 30 beds and full complement of staff, wilderness guides and food and beverage artisans, our clients receive respectfully intimate attention. Adventure unfolds in tandem with the forest, streams, seasons, and the call of the wild. An impressive menu of equestrian, water, hiking, interpretive, and restorative activities is offered daily – each outing custom-built to suit age, skill-level and expectation. Our philosophy and our rates, are at once bespoke and all-inclusive, though we offer an extensive menu of a la carte services and activities.
Ancient Roots
The original settlers, Illyrian tribe Japods, homesteaded Velika Plana around 8,000 B.C., and some ruins still remain in the valley. Up until 1960s population was on a steady rise and the valley was home to about 700 inhabitants, all small ranchers and farmers who carved this paradise out of the wilderness by modest tools and hard labor. Currently only 20 inhabitants remain in the valley, mainly elderly people.
Philosophy
Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch was founded by Bruce Yerkovich who had a vision for a new sustainable wilderness retreat. His dream was to gently hew it out of the untamed landscape, with thoughtfulness and honor for the land, people and Croatia’s wildlife, a vision that he continues to develop to this day. The result is an authentic guest ranch that is in complete harmony with the surroundings.
Philosophy
Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch was founded by Bruce Yerkovich who had a vision for a new sustainable wilderness retreat. His dream was to gently hew it out of the untamed landscape, with thoughtfulness and honor for the land, people and Croatia’s wildlife, a vision that he continues to develop to this day. The result is an authentic guest ranch that is in complete harmony with the surroundings.
Unsuspected Encounters
It takes a remarkable team of people to provide the Linden Tree experience, where nature adventure meets personalized service. From wranglers to those in the kitchen or in the customer service team, this distinct collection of multi-talented individuals are more family than staff.
Luxury nature resort at the heart of the wilderness.
Experience authentic guest ranch and restorative retreat hidden inside UNESCO Velebit Mountain Biosphere Reserve, Velika Plana, Croatia. Home of a unique horsemanship, bespoke attention to comfort, service, sustenance, and transformative experience.
“Portal to what matters!" - D. Derifaj