To those who seek the authentic,
Born from the earth of Georgia and the traditions of a family home, Akaurta Karmidamo is our tribute to the Georgian spirit. From the quiet tending of vines to the shared magic of our cultural stage, we have created a space where heritage is lived, not just observed. We invite you to step into our karmidamo—a homestead for the senses and a place for the harmony.
Reasons to Visit Bolnisi
The Cradle of Ancient Georgian Wheat
Archaeological discoveries dating back to the 6th–5th millennia BCE reveal charred grains of endemic Georgian wheat varieties, making Bolnisi one of the earliest known centers of agriculture and wheat cultivation.
Home to the World's Earliest Wine
Near the village of Imiri, at the archaeological site of Gadachrili Gora, researchers uncovered 8,000-year-old qvevri fragments bearing traces of wine. These findings place Bolnisi among the oldest known winemaking regions on Earth.
Land of Europe's First Humans
Just beyond Bolnisi lies the famous archaeological site of Dmanisi, where the skulls known as "Zezva" and "Mzia" were discovered. Dating back 1.8 million years, they are the oldest known hominin remains ever found outside Africa.
The World's Oldest Gold Mine
Near Kazreti, the Sakdrisi archaeological site is recognized as one of the world's oldest known gold mines. Evidence shows that people were extracting gold here as early as the 4th millennium BCE.
Home to Georgia's Earliest Inscriptions
The façade of Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral preserves one of the oldest and most important examples of Georgian writing. Dating to 494 CE, these inscriptions are among the earliest surviving records of the Georgian script.
Birthplace of Georgian Literature
The first masterpiece of Georgian hagiographic literature, "The Martyrdom of Saint Shushanik" by Jakob Tsurtaveli, was written in the historic region of Kvemo Kartli between 476–483 CE, marking the beginning of Georgian literary history.
Services
At Akaurta Karmidamo, every experience begins with place: the table, the vineyard, the river, the story, and the people gathered around them. We host cultural dining, wine tastings, creative retreats, corporate team experiences, and regional tours near Bolnisi, each shaped with warmth, heritage, and thoughtful local coordination.
Literature at the Table
Wine, Food & Homestead Hospitality
Step into Ilia Chavchavadze’s world through an immersive theatrical dining experience where Georgian literature, humor, food, and participation meet around the table.
Taste local wines, traditional dishes, and family-style hospitality in a setting rooted in the rhythms of Georgian memory, craft, and gathering.
Retreats & Team Experiences
From strategy sessions and team building to art therapy, yoga, and riverside reflection, we create calm, meaningful formats for groups seeking focus and renewal.
Tours Through Kvemo Kartli
Discover Kvemo Kartli through cultural and adventure routes that connect ancient heritage, fortresses, canyons, wine, landscapes, and local stories.
