Since its founding in 2001, the kin's settlement Kovcheg has become a real-life laboratory, accumulating invaluable experience in land development, construction, and harmonious coexistence with nature. Over the years, the residents of the Kovcheg settlement have not only built their homes, but also created a unique ecosystem based on the principles of organic farming, conscious parenting, and self-sufficient farming.
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The revival of folk crafts occupies a special place in the life of the kin's settlement. Many who moved to the Kovcheg settlement discovered their talents as craftsmen. Today, skilled stove builders and carpenters, wood carvers, and craftswomen who are reviving the traditions of folk costumes, weaving, belt weaving, felting, and wood painting work here. This is not just a hobby, but a full-fledged craft industry that enriches the life of the settlement and offers unique products.
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The desire to share accumulated knowledge and experience has become an integral part of the philosophy of the kin's settlement. From its very inception and to this day, the kin's settlement actively conducts seminars for anyone interested. Every year, their number grows, reflecting the ever-expanding range of topics and depth of coverage. Today, the Kovcheg settlement offers more than ten different seminars aimed at both city dwellers who dream of changing their lifestyle and moving to the countryside, and those who have already taken this step and are looking for inspiration and practical advice based on the experience of other settlements. The settlers also organize guest days, the last of which took place in May 2025.
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In addition to educational events, this spring, the kin's settlement Kovcheg became the venue for a conference dedicated to the development of the kin's domain movement.
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Special attention is paid to education and self-development at the Kovcheg settlement. The central themes are ecological lifestyles, healthy eating, the revival of folk traditions, and, of course, raising children in harmony with themselves and the world around them. The residents of the kin's settlement actively share their achievements in these areas, offering alternative approaches to education and personality development.
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Thus, the kin's settlement Kovcheg continues to develop, offering not just a place to live, but a whole philosophy based on respect for nature, the revival of traditions, and the pursuit of self-improvement.
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