WHAT WE DO
The Countryside fights the disastrous effects of animal agriculture on animals, the environment, social justice, and public health through rescue, education, and advocacy.
Rescue
The Countryside has provided a safe haven for thousands of rescued farm animals. These animals act as ambassadors, representing the billions of farm animals currently in the system.
Educate
Whether we’re teaching a classroom of young minds about the perils of animal agriculture through our humane education program; explaining the truth behind humane labels during a tour at our retreat;
Advocate
Today’s food systems work for nearly no one. Here at The Countryside, we are working across movements to fight the worst harms of animal agriculture and to “build the good” – just and sustainable food systems that support animals, people, and the planet.
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About Us
- The Countryside Retreat is social responsible company founded the summer 2021. The ranch is home of many rescued animals including disabled dogs and cats, horses rescued right before slaughterhouse, donkey and goats .
- We are located in small municipality of Rankovce , on the main road that connects Skopje( Macedonia) and Sofia ( Bulgaria).
- Our ranch is a place for lovers of animals, nature and everything that makes children and adults smile.
The space that is today Countryside Retreat was not working. At that time, it was intended for sewing sportswear that was produced in Macedonia a few years ago, and is marketed both here and in America. So our founder Maria started to adapt the space for herself, to rehabilitate herself. That's when she met Frida. She sold a sewing machine to the buyer who lost it, and the horse Frida wandered for several days through the countryside alone. Due to the injury and the state of Frida, this was the first time Maria stayed so much time in Macedonia and that's how everything started spontaneously. One animal, then another, then a third... Now we are a whole gang - goats, donkeys, horses, dogs and kittens.
Services we offer
- Equine Therapy
- Hippotherapy
- Vacation Retreat
- Bibycles
- B&B; stay
- Basic learning for horse riding
- Horse riding and handling horses
The biggest success is that Maria took care of all the animals by herself for two years. She started with zero experience in everything from cleaning stables, grooming, treating mangy puppies, helping trim hooves, collecting and cutting hay, to cutting foals' umbilical cords. She sees the creation of countless smiles on the people who visit us as a huge success, because they can surrender to the animals and enjoy the little moments with them.
Animals
Every animal on our ranch has a different story. Meet the animals and learn about their stories.
Products we produce at the ranch
Ajvar the famous vegan spread . Biohumus perfect fertilizer for your plants, garden and fields. We own reculated EU standard certificate
News & Stories
Best inclusive event award by EU delegation for 2022
2024-05-16 13:17:00 Beautiful smiles on a beautiful day! 🌞
➡️What was born last year as a spontaneous idea, continued this year as a traditional celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the motto "We are all equal!". In The Countryside, ⭐️Europe House Kriva Palanka⭐️ again stood behind the event as an active supporter and contributor to a more inclusive society.
The power of peace - A healing weekend for body, soul and mind
2024-05-16 13:17:00Beti was the retreat's cold water rafting guide.
Contact
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