About us
About Us
Our Story
I believe it is a privilege and special blessing to find a life -partner to share passion with. Either in daily life of gardening, walking with our dogs, as well at professional work through photography and guiding.
We are happiest in the wild nature - listening to the sounds of wild forests and mountain tales.
To EXPLORE. To INSPIRE. To CARE.
Petra
Founder of ARS NATURAE. Photographer. Guide. Lecturer. Researcher. Writer. Ceramic artist.
Petra is a curious researcher by heart, also holding a PhD in Biomedical science but always very close to the heart of Nature. Curiosity and spending time in the Nature have shaped her way and helped her to explore the world around.
However, she decided to turn her hobby (photography and travels) into profession in 2015. Since then she works as a professional photographer, responsible nature guide, certified tourist and interpretive guide, certified guide of forest therapy, writer for different magazines, and researcher through different projects. Her passion is also pottery and exploring the potential of clay and own hands.
She loves wild nordic lights, solitude in the forest, as well the spirit of the wilderness of her home - Kočevsko, the secret forest of Slovenia.
Photo of Petra: Leon Vidic/Delo
Stane
Forester by profession, but also a hobby photographer and local guide.
You will often meet Stane on trips with Petra, especially if you plan more than just daily trips, as well you might meet him on photo tours and workshops.
His passion for nature and forest is stunning,
Together with wife Petra they try to speak up for nature and yearly project is also a nature calendar wich is an ode to to protected nature and wildlife in Slovenia.
Luna
Luna was our first adopted dachsund and most intensive good-will bringer.
We were blessed to be with her, exploring the forest and nature till September 2021, when we had to say goodbye to our dear friend.
Always on duty, checking for cats or mice, but the kindest to children or our visitors, and she never had enough of cuddling.
She loved being in front of Petra's camera or guiding her through the unknown woods .... We miss her very much but she is still in our hearts and minds.
Bruna
Bruna joined us in december 2021, as the house was to sad and empty without a dog, especially when we had to say bye to Luna. Soon she became Petra's shadow. Everywhere. And it is still the same, today.
Very faithful. Loyal. Sensing. Sometimes lika real princess. Stubborn, as it is true for dachhunds and the best "step-sister/mother" to our Misty,who came in 2024.
It is fun to see them playing and cuddling together.
Misty
Misty has joined us in February 2024 and she is the happiest dog and good energy bomb. Her tail is waging constantly and she never has enough of movement. Always cheerful and ready for action.
She is making her "older sister" Bruna crazy, with beeing so active, but they love each other and we all them very much. Now Petra has two shadows fallowing her everywhere!