Stone & Compass: CSUDH Study Abroad Bulgaria Brochure
Your studies will come to life in Bulgaria... Encounter the past and present. Walk a Roman road. Enjoy the taste of a culinary crossroads. Experience traditional folklore and culture. Travel to Bulgaria with three Anthropology professors and learn about culture and history in a modern context!
Your studies will come to life in Bulgaria...
Encounter the past and present. Walk a Roman road. Enjoy the taste of a culinary crossroads. Experience traditional folklore and culture. Travel to Bulgaria with three Anthropology professors and learn about culture and history in a modern context!
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ABOUT STONE & COMPASS<br />
<strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> is a global education, ecotourism, and<br />
cultural retreat center in Stolat, <strong>Bulgaria</strong>. Located in the<br />
foothills of the Balkan Mountains the idyllic natural setting<br />
of our retreat center encourages people of all ages and<br />
backgrounds to come together to create cultural understandings<br />
and connections that foster friendships, ideas,<br />
and inspiration.<br />
“Taking inspiration from one another we meet<br />
to learn and grow. Transforming ourselves first,<br />
we emerge ready to create value in our lives<br />
and the lives of those in our environment.”<br />
THE CENTER<br />
Nestled in the heart of <strong>Bulgaria</strong>, the 2000 acre property<br />
of the <strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> offers something for everyone<br />
including enclosed recreational space, a vineyard, forest,<br />
and agricultural land. This peaceful natural setting allows<br />
visitors to unwind, rest, and explore. Need to connect back<br />
home? Not a problem with our complimentary wifi.<br />
Veiw from the 300 sq meter barn at the <strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> Center<br />
&<br />
<strong>Study</strong> <strong>Abroad</strong> during<br />
SPRING INTERSESSION<br />
Rob & Julie on the grounds of the <strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> Center<br />
<strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> was co-founded by the husband and<br />
wife team of Julie Kiernan & Robert Goodwin. Robert is a<br />
graduate of the <strong>CSUDH</strong> Anthopology Department.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION:<br />
<strong>CSUDH</strong><br />
email: rwangui@csudh.edu<br />
visit: www.csudh.edu/studyabroad<br />
STONE & COMPASS<br />
email: rob@stoneandcompass.com<br />
visit: www.stoneandcompass.com<br />
Like us on Twitter & Facebook: @stoneandcompass<br />
Fully renovated historic home<br />
Multiple open gathering areas invite conversation and connection<br />
Tsarvets Castle in Veliko Tarnovo<br />
BULGARIA<br />
May 28 - June 9, 2017
<strong>Bulgaria</strong>n Rose<br />
1. Nicropolis Ad Istrum<br />
2. A modern capital embraces its roots, Sofia<br />
3. Craft Market Street, Veliko Tarnovo<br />
ON THE ROAD . . . IN BULGARIA<br />
Country road by <strong>Stone</strong> & <strong>Compass</strong> Center, Stolat<br />
4. Etara Ethnographic Outdoor Museum & Crafting Center<br />
5. Rose Festival, Kazanlak<br />
6. Roman Theatre, Plovdiv<br />
1. Nicopolis ad Istrum is an active archaeological excavation<br />
of a town founded by the Roman Emporer Trajan. The ancient<br />
roads lead you through remains of the cannonade, theatre,<br />
public baths, and buildings around the agora.<br />
2. Walk down the “Yellow Brick Road” as you pass through<br />
the historic section of Sofia and view sites from the time of<br />
Constantine the Great to post-communism and through to the<br />
modern day. Walk on a Roman road in the Ancient Complex<br />
of Serdica, see iconography of the Eastern Orthodox<br />
church at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and explore the underground<br />
museum of tombs featuring mosaics and frescoes<br />
beneath the Saint Sofia Basilica.<br />
3. Explore Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Second <strong>Bulgaria</strong>n<br />
Empire. Climb the steps of the medieval fortress of Tsarevets<br />
(cover photo) for panoramic views of this city and the river<br />
that winds around it. Visit a museum of local history, shop for<br />
gifts and souvenirs, or enjoy a gelato in this city where old<br />
meets new.<br />
4. Step back in time as you enter the gates of Etara, a living<br />
museum featuring a traditional craft marketplace. Waterwheels<br />
power machinery used for woodcarving, pottery,<br />
weaving, and silversmithing, among others. Try traditional<br />
apple pastry from the bakery or Turkish coffee brewed over<br />
hot sand while you watch the artisans at work and shop for<br />
unique handcrafted items.<br />
5. Attend the Annual Rose Festival in Kazanlak. Located just<br />
south of the Balkan Mountains, the rose valley is internationally<br />
famous for its rose-growing industry, which produces 85%<br />
of the world’s rose oil. Traditional practices of rose harvesting<br />
and oil production are highlighted at this festival along<br />
with the culture of song and dance that celebrates the harvest<br />
each year. A large marketplace of a variety of unique rose<br />
related products is not to be missed.<br />
6. Wake to the ancient city of Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities<br />
in Europe. Boasting over 200 Thracian, Greek, and Roman<br />
archaeological sites, this city of seven hills lives up to its title of<br />
European Capital of Culture for 2019. Sit in the ancient Roman<br />
amphitheater that is still used today and visit the TrakArt museum<br />
where you will find Roman mosaics and intricately beautiful<br />
1700-year-old glass vases. Sample traditional <strong>Bulgaria</strong>n,<br />
Turkish, and Armenian fare as you walk the cobblestone<br />
streets of Ancient Plovdiv, lined with restored houses from the<br />
<strong>Bulgaria</strong>n Revival period.
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