The renovated Bitner building will house 11 interconnected programme strands. The spaces are multi-purpose, so the programmes complement one another and the building stays alive all year round. They are presented in more detail by the Bitner Institute.
- 01
House of Good Living
Day centre for older people, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise and prevention programmes, and social care services.
- Lead organisation
- Zavod Danica Lovrenc na Pohorju
- Partners
- Mariborska knjižnica (Maribor Public Library); Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju (support, co-financing); Spinosus (physiotherapy and exercise programmes); Bitner Institute (venue management and coordination); other professional providers
- 02
Generations Centre
Workshops, talks, social gatherings and community programmes for older people, young people and families.
- Lead organisation
- Zavod Danica Lovrenc na Pohorju
- Partners
- Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju; Društvo upokojencev Lovrenc na Pohorju (pensioners’ society); Srčna moč herbalists’ circle; Lovrenc na Pohorju Primary School and Kindergarten; Bitner Institute; other local societies and organisations
- 03
Nature for Health
Nature, health and well-being programmes in the Pohorje forest.
- Lead organisation
- Zavod Danica Lovrenc na Pohorju
- Partners
- Spinosus (exercise, prevention); Mariborska knjižnica (Maribor Public Library); professional providers in the field of health and well-being; local societies and individuals
- 04
The Hidden Life of the Forest
Mycology, natural history and biodiversity, education and exhibitions.
- Lead organisation
- Gobarsko društvo Lisička (mushroom society)
- Partners
- Slovenia Forest Service; Planinsko društvo Lovrenc na Pohorju with its photo section; Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation; RRA Koroška – Pohorje Regional Park; Lovrenc na Pohorju Primary School and Kindergarten; Bitner Institute
- 05
Flavours and Skills of Pohorje
Beekeeping, herbalism, local food and produce: workshops and presentations.
- Lead organisation
- Bitner Institute
- Partners
- Društvo kmetic Lovrenc na Pohorju (farm women’s society); Čebelarsko društvo Lovrenc na Pohorju (beekeepers’ society); Društvo upokojencev (Srčna moč herbalists’ circle); Lovrenc na Pohorju Primary School and Kindergarten; Gobarsko društvo Lisička; Čebelarska družina Ruše; local growers and producers; catering provider (supporting role)
- 06
Pohorje Tells Its Story
Traditional and digital interpretation of the natural and cultural heritage of Pohorje.
- Lead organisation
- Bitner Institute
- Partners
- Planinsko društvo Lovrenc na Pohorju with its photo section; Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation; RRA za Koroško – Pohorje Regional Park; Slovenia Forest Service; Lovrenc na Pohorju Primary School and Kindergarten; local experts, societies and specialists
- 07
Slow Steps
Silver tourism and slow-stay programmes for longer visits.
- Lead organisation
- Bitner Institute
- Partners
- catering and accommodation provider; Zavod Danica Lovrenc na Pohorju; Spinosus; local societies and organisations; other programme leads in the building
- 08
Living Heritage
Cultural, educational and exhibition activities.
- Lead organisation
- Bitner Institute
- Partners
- Planinsko društvo Lovrenc na Pohorju with its photo section; local cultural societies and organisations; creators and artists; educational institutions; Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju; other programme leads in the building
- 09
Working Differently
Coworking, remote working and small conference rooms.
- Lead organisation
- Bitner Institute
- Partners
- local creators and entrepreneurs; educational and support organisations; Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju; other programme leads in the building
- 10
Tourist Information Centre
TIC Lovrenc na Pohorju on the ground floor: information for visitors and coordination of events in the building.
- Lead organisations and partners
- in preparation
- 11
Café-Restaurant and 2 Rooms
Supporting function: a small café-restaurant with a kitchen and two guest rooms for overnight stays.
- Lead organisations and partners
- in preparation
Source: Development vision and programme of use of the revitalised Bitner building (Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju).
