On May 17, 2026, the Gárdony Lavender Workshops open their doors in a fragrant, calming studio at 2483 Gárdony, 12 Kossuth Street (Kossuth utca 12), inviting anyone who craves a creative reset to roll up their sleeves. You don’t need to bring a thing—every tool and eco-friendly material is ready on the worktable. Just arrive with good vibes and curiosity. The concept is simple: craft beautiful items from natural, environmentally friendly supplies, and walk away with both a handmade object and a small shift toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
Where and When
The event base is 2483 Gárdony, 12 Kossuth Street (Kossuth utca 12), with programs running across late spring and early summer. The workshop schedule kicks off on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and continues with themed sessions through June. The setting: lavender scent in the air, a relaxed pace, and one-on-one support from organizers who help translate ideas into polished, personal pieces.
May 17: Mineral Jewelry Workshop
The first headline session focuses on mineral jewelry. Think bracelet and earring sets that pair the raw chic of lava stone beads with ceramic accents, plus a custom pendant you’ll design and assemble on the spot. Sizable template libraries are on hand if you want a guide, but there’s freedom to improvise with other shapes and silhouettes. The team crafts pendants on-site, so your concept doesn’t stay on paper—it becomes the centerpiece of your jewelry. Location: Gárdony.
May 31: Design Your Signature Piece
Return for a second mineral jewelry workshop on May 31, 2026, also in Gárdony, geared toward building exactly the accessory you’ve always wanted to wear. The vibe is open studio: bring a vision, and leave with a bracelet, necklace, or even a keychain that’s unmistakably yours. Personalized, tactile, and wearable right out the door.
June 14: Lava Stone Style, By Hand
On June 14, 2026, the mineral jewelry theme wraps with a session dedicated to stylish, natural pieces made from lava stone beads. It’s as much about the process as the product: quiet, mindful making, with helpers ready to adjust stringing techniques, balance textures, and refine color mixes. You’ll finish with a durable accessory and a memory worth keeping—an afternoon spent making, not just buying.
Stay by the Water
If you’re planning a weekend around the workshops, TóParty Camping sits at both ends of the beach, offering three cozy, air-conditioned wooden cabins per side, each fitting up to four guests. Inside are two double beds, a wardrobe, a compact refrigerator, a microwave, and terrace furniture—the simple, practical comforts that make a lakeside break easy.
Hotel Comforts on the Shore
Prefer a full-service stay? In Gárdony, right on Lake Velence, a waterfront hotel offers 81 non-smoking rooms and four luxury suites. The design is modern, the location prime—next to the marina and free beach—so you can switch between workshop time and lake time in minutes.
Eat, Sip, Repeat
Weekday lunch sorted? A local service delivers daily menus Monday to Friday across Gárdony, Agárd (Agárdpuszta), Dinnyés, Velence, Kápolnásnyék, Sukoró, Nadap, and Pákozd. Their motto: homemade flavors for you at Lake Velence—and they’re eager to become your new favorite. For a sit-down by the water, Petrocelli Caffé Restaurant & Café (Petrocelli Caffé Étterem & Kávézó) hugs the lakeside, with a grassy bank shaded by trees, a shallow sandy stretch for kids, a marina, and pedal-boat rentals. For something sweet, a local gelato spot churns handcrafted ice cream on-site from Italian ingredients, aiming to win over as many new fans as possible.
One Last Note
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Keep an eye on updates, bring your creative energy, and let the lavender set the tone.
