Sitting proudly on its own hillock, the baroque Zemono Manor House arguably features one of the most remarkable skylines in the region. The picturesque manor is famous for the fine dining offer in the restaurant Gostilna pri Lojzetu and its romantic setting which lends itself to the organization of fairy tale weddings. Every year in early May, Zemono is turned into a temple of exquisite flavours. It is the venue of the wine and food festival taking place under the name The Flavours of the Vipava Valley which happens to be the biggest display of authentic regional delicacies. The winemakers showcase their best wines and the chefs come up with dishes for one-of-a-kind wine and food combos. The two-day festival always appears to fly by too quickly, which is why it was expanded to the Month of Local Cuisine. A number of restaurants and inns from the Vipava Valley will offer a selected assortment of locally sourced dishes for the entire month of May. You really should not miss out on this delectable experience.

Hikers were the first to discover the endless hiking possibilities offered by the trails criss-crossing the Vipava Valley, its friendly climate and the culinary splendour along the paths – down in the valley or up on the plateaus and even some summits. One such trail that takes hikers on a different journey is the “Energy-Themed Hiking Trail” from the Lijak Creek to Sekulak Hill. The unique route combines the exploring of natural and cultural heritage with a brief lesson on the history and local features of this area. It weaves through places that crackle with a special type of energy. Well-marked throughout its entire length from Šmihel, Ozeljan, Šempas, Vitovlje to Osek, the trail hosts the organized hike from the Lijak Creek to Sekulak Hill every year in May. The hearty snacks are a particularly delightful feature of the trek.