Welcome to our home. Our names are Markéta and Michal Kaplan. We have been through a lot together, but this life-changing event overshadowed everything else. In 2016, we bought a historic building in danger of falling into ruin, which had long since seen better days, and decided to bring it back to life. This step turned us into diggers, bricklayers, gardeners, but also guides, amateur historians, and archaeologists all rolled into one. Markéta's enthusiasm drives not only the castle, but also its surroundings. After her tour, you may not remember any dates, but you will certainly take away the energy and enthusiasm she radiates. Michal prefers to spend his time restoring the castle itself. With tireless patience, he discovers forgotten treasures. Almost everything you see in the original castle has been literally dug out of the remains of the past.

"My husband went crazy. He decided that we would save some kind of monument," is how Markéta usually begins her tours. And it's true, it was Michal who came up with the idea. Everyone around them thought he was crazy. Markéta resisted at first—her world was the swimming pool and dreams of Olympic medals. We had a beautiful apartment in Prague, family and friends nearby. And yet, one day, a decision was made that turned our lives upside down. When we first entered the dilapidated building with a leaky roof, damp walls, and layers of dust, something changed. We both fell under its spell. We sold what we could and moved from the city to an abandoned castle in the Pošumaví region. It was a leap into the unknown. Some call it an adventure, others call it suicide. Both are probably true. We began to clear out, repair, and discover what was hidden under the layers of time. We work with historians, preservationists, and local neighbors who help us. We are not developers. We are not millionaires. We are just people who decided to save a piece of history and give it new meaning. Our goal is to make the castle a place for education, experiences, and relaxation. Nemilkov Castle is no longer just a dilapidated monument. It is our home, an open project, and a never-ending story. Come and take a walk through places where history meets the present.