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It all started with small signs that, though not obvious, led us toward the site. The von Kramst mausoleum in the park turned out to be the design of a studio located right next to my sister's house in Berlin. And a postcard from Maciejowiec, sent by a now unknown acquaintance, came to us by accident - my wife's friend discovered it among old memorabilia. We remember that it was written at a time when we never thought of visiting Maciejowiec, let alone dreaming of buying it. It seemed that something intangible drew us to the place. We were connected to Maciejowiec by family history. When the palace ceased to serve as the residence of the von Kramsts, then as the summer residence of the Scheiblers - industrialists from Reymont's "Promised Land" - and also as a tuberculosis sanatorium, it ended up in the hands of the Wroclaw Academy of Economics, where my father taught. It was here that the House of Creative Work was built, where my mother and sister spent their vacations. When the palace was put up for sale, the decision was made quickly. We decided to make a bold life change to take on the restoration of the place and take care of the 14-acre historic park. Our trusted dendrologist, who is also a mountaineer, now performs specialized treatments on the trees. For a year we lived in a small Dutch house next door, generating more interest than the palace itself. Although we still have a lot of work ahead of us, we've already managed to move into the stable, which we've given new life by opening apartments for guests. If you are passionate about history and historical monuments, staying at the mansion during the restoration will give you an unforgettable thrill. It is truly a unique adventure.