We wanted to create a place where people could feel a connection with nature while preserving an atmosphere of comfort and beauty
who we are
On the premises, we have built 3 spacious and fully equipped safari tents that are operational year-round. All the tents are placed far apart from each other, allowing you to enjoy solitude with nature.
Moreover, Hoja place features an authentic banya. It is a unique space where every detail is carefully thought out: a large panoramic window facing Mount Ararat, cedar benches in the steam room, natural materials, a wood-fired stove, and aromatic steam from herbs that we gather ourselves in the Armenian mountains. It is an authentic place where the warmth, steam, and unity with nature are palpable. Everything is designed for rejuvenation and healing of the body. A banya where you can go with family, friends, a partner, or a group.
Moreover, Hoja place features an authentic banya. It is a unique space where every detail is carefully thought out: a large panoramic window facing Mount Ararat, cedar benches in the steam room, natural materials, a wood-fired stove, and aromatic steam from herbs that we gather ourselves in the Armenian mountains. It is an authentic place where the warmth, steam, and unity with nature are palpable. Everything is designed for rejuvenation and healing of the body. A banya where you can go with family, friends, a partner, or a group.
banya's window overlooking the gorge and Ararat
Our banya stands out among others in Armenia with a unique approach to banya's traditions, which we sought to demonstrate and develop by moving here. Our main goal is to revive and enrich the banya culture of Armenia with the help of herbs, brooms, special rituals and the creation of soft steam, allowing guests to spend comfortable time in the steam room for deep recovery and relaxation.
We built a real Russian banya, with a wood-burning stove, good humidity and a forced ventilation system. The walls in the banya are covered with cedar shingles. The difference between our steam room and others lies in its technical equipment, which ensures the supply of comfortable, finely dispersed steam. Thanks to a well-thought-out ventilation system, it is easy to breathe in our steam room at any temperature.
We built a real Russian banya, with a wood-burning stove, good humidity and a forced ventilation system. The walls in the banya are covered with cedar shingles. The difference between our steam room and others lies in its technical equipment, which ensures the supply of comfortable, finely dispersed steam. Thanks to a well-thought-out ventilation system, it is easy to breathe in our steam room at any temperature.
We have a large and spacious steam room – up to 12 people can comfortably spend time in it.
Our steam masters are people who are truly passionate about their work. They follow one of our basic principles - individual approach and care for each guest. We believe that it is this attention to detail and love for our work that makes our banya a truly unique place for relaxation and recovery.
Our steam masters are people who are truly passionate about their work. They follow one of our basic principles - individual approach and care for each guest. We believe that it is this attention to detail and love for our work that makes our banya a truly unique place for relaxation and recovery.
Herbal steam
We source our herbs from locations spanning from Armenia to the Altai Mountains.
In Armenia, we gather thyme, savory, mountain mint, sage, steppe wormwood, chamomile, tansy, and various other herbs.
In the past years, we personally traveled, collected, and crafted brooms from oak, walnut, and juniper.
We will focus on Armenian herbs and we want it to bring maximum benefits. It’s close, it’s beneficial, and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to use local herbs – and here, there is an enormous variety.
We will focus on Armenian herbs and we want it to bring maximum benefits. It’s close, it’s beneficial, and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to use local herbs – and here, there is an enormous variety.
"We adhere to the herbalist’s code of ethics, which states that we should not collect more than 25-30% of what we find, ensuring that the Earth can continue to provide us with these herbs"
Whether the sessions are single-gender or mixed-gender, it’s important to adhere to certain rules in the banya to ensure that everyone, including yourself, can enjoy and relax in peace.
First and foremost, remember that a visit to a public steam room is meant for relaxation and enjoyment.
And remember, regular visits to the banya (once a week or every two weeks) help improve your overall well-being and strengthen your health. By following these recommendations, you can fully enjoy your visit to the banya and gain the maximum health and wellness benefits from this activity.
And remember, regular visits to the banya (once a week or every two weeks) help improve your overall well-being and strengthen your health. By following these recommendations, you can fully enjoy your visit to the banya and gain the maximum health and wellness benefits from this activity.
Glamping will also not leave you indifferent. Our cozy tent houses are well insulated, and you can spend even cool nights with us. Each of the tents has a veranda with amazing views of the surrounding mountains and Ararat.
Inside are comfortable double beds that can be easily pulled out to create a space perfectly suited to your needs. In the summer, when we remove the insulation, three people can stay in the houses. Each cabin is equipped with a heater and electricity to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
For your coziness and comfort, each tent includes:
Inside are comfortable double beds that can be easily pulled out to create a space perfectly suited to your needs. In the summer, when we remove the insulation, three people can stay in the houses. Each cabin is equipped with a heater and electricity to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
For your coziness and comfort, each tent includes:
- Snow-white bed linen
- Heat gun, providing a comfortable temperature in the tent in any weather
- Electric sheets that will make your sleep comfortable even on cool nights
- A set of necessary utensils, a kettle and a cezve so that you can enjoy home-cooked food and coffee in nature
- Lounge area with vintage armchairs and table - ideal for reading, board games or dining under the stars
We love it when our place, created with love, becomes a setting for your important events - we tell you what events can be held with us, but we don’t limit either ourselves or you in your fantasies. Our place is not only about going to the bathhouse or staying at nature – we host outdoor dinners, retreats, yoga tours, meditation and breathing practices, conferences, birthdays, hen and stag parties.
We are always open to your ideas and new formats, ready to help organize a memorable event and create an incredible atmosphere for you! Write to us if you want to hold something with us, we will be happy to tell you about our capabilities and costs, and we will help you organize your event 🤍
We are always open to your ideas and new formats, ready to help organize a memorable event and create an incredible atmosphere for you! Write to us if you want to hold something with us, we will be happy to tell you about our capabilities and costs, and we will help you organize your event 🤍
all our costs
Banya
3 hours
Public banya (for men or women)
14 000 amd
3,5 hours
Banya ceremony
28 000 amd
5 hours
Hiking banya
30 000 amd
Glamping
1 night
Room in glamping for couple (no breakfast)
25 000 amd
1 night
Room in glamping for couple (with breakfast)
31 000 amd
Events
DISCOUNT
Birthday (on all our services, available for five days before and after your birthday.)
-10%
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for a private ceremony
for a private ceremony