A unique monument saved with our help
In the Kroměříž Château Gardens (UNESCO), the Chinese pavilion reopened in 2025 after several years of restoration in which we took part by setting up a public fundraising campaign. We were the first to contribute with a donation of CZK 120,000. This delicate 19th-century structure, thanks to its integrity, the originality of its design, and […]
A successful annual event at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London : A debate “Heritage in the Heated World“
On Monday, 1st December 2025, we had the honour of welcoming partners and friends to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London for CNT’s traditional annual event. The evening, entitled “ Heritage in the Heated World” was dedicated to a debate on how cultural heritage responds to global challenges, particularly climate change. Among the […]
The grand opening of our pilot project in Zdislavice
A bit of rain did not dampen the spirits of over a hundred local and international guests gathered to celebrate the ceremonial opening of the restored Dubsky family tomb and chapel in Zdislavice near Kroměříž – the final resting place of the famous 19th century writer Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach.
Sustainable care of monuments or better monuments – how to do it
Patrik Hoffman (CNT) and Catherine Leonard (INTO) shared their expertise at the Association of Non-State Open to Public Monuments (ANOPA) conference held at Kroměříž château, dedicated to sustainable heritage care, on the occasion of the association’s fifth anniversary. ANOPA President Kateřina Šrámková highlighted the achievements of the association, which brings together more than 30 privately […]
The greenhouse project at the restored tomb has moved forward
We have the foundations ready, as well as water and electricity connections, and we are collecting funds to implement the environmentally and climate-friendly construction, designed by architect Patrik Hoffman.
Ceremonial opening of the tomb and chapel to the public
More than 300 visitors from the surrounding areas attended the ceremonial opening of the historic site to the public on Saturday, 27th September 2025. In addition to the tomb and chapel, visitors were able to tour the Zdislavice château, enjoy a piano recital in the frescoed hall, attend a lecture on the Dubský family, and […]
A great day with INTO in London
In June, we attended the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) Symposium in London on ‘Unifying Global Voices for Cultural Heritage and Nature’. It was an opportunity to meet many of our colleagues from around the world and to welcome the new INTO President, Her Highness Dana Firas, Princess of Jordan, whom we helped elect to […]
We are volunteering again in the historical botanical garden
This time we were weeding and hoeing the rosarium with roses of the Czech breeder Jan Böhm from Blatná, and yes, it was again in the historical botanical garden in Bečov nad Teplou, which we have been helping for a long time. In 2025, we also helped the garden management with an application for a […]