Schloss Kobershain

09/05/10

Schloss Kobershain

Schloss Kobershain is set in the idyllic village of Kobershain which has recently celebrated it’s 800 year existence (August 2005).

The area forms part of the city of Shildau and is set in the rolling landscapes of Saxony, surrounded by forests and fields usually adorned by bracts of wheat, intermingled with “Flanders’s”  poppies and cornflowers. In the village there are numerous lakes and ponds with water lilies which add to the tranquil surroundings.

The Schloss itself was built in the 1^st half of the 18^th century and is a baroque styled building with a mansard roof structure. Two entrance towers jealously guard the courtyard and the entrance to our “grand dame”. The Schloss has seen it’s fair share of history, it was extensively rebuilt around 1870 together with it’s attendant buildings, in the 1940’s it initially was used as a children’s convalescence  home and thereafter a children’s home. Around 1968 a school was added to assist in the children’s development.

The complex now comprises of the Schloss, the inspector’s house now termed the “Tower House”, the original principal’s house now termed the “Ginger Bread House” and the school with a large atrium type room inter-leading between the school and the Schloss.

All of this is set in three hectares of forested land which has a small stream flowing through it, on occasion deer have been seen foraging in among the very large Oak trees. 

Jan and Astrid are now the proud owners of the “grand dame” and are very excited to open the next chapter of her history as well as restoring her to her former dignity and grace.        

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