Into the Miracles is a journey to the sources of inner strength. In the tumultuous times we live in, our stopping, slowing down and breathing are important. We can walk and take time to think. To have time to perceive the beauty in the silence. Works of art delicately complement nature. The physical and the spiritual harmonize. The impulses for thinking are created by the pilgrim themselves through their openness and receptivity; the artists, through their works, accompany the pilgrims´ thinking. The proximity of other people, also wandering, is another source of balance and harmony.

The Into the Miracles festival took place from July 1 to July 4, 2023. It was designed as a collaborative cultural experiment, aimed at creating a new model for art events. It was developed since 2021 under a complex project named Resurrection of Miracle with partners from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
It was an innovative initiative designed to reconnect individuals with nature through art, community engagement, and the exploration of cultural and natural richness in the Slovak countryside. Spanning an 80 km route, the festival transformed rural areas into stages for 82 site-specific artworks, celebrating the unique identity of the landscape and fostering a deeper connection between people and their environment.

Spanning an 80 km route, the festival transformed rural landscapes into artistic stages, featuring 82 site-specific artworks that blended theater, dance, music, and visual arts with nature. It provided access to contemporary art for underrepresented rural communities while promoting environmental awareness and sustainable tourism. Addressing societal challenges such as ecological concerns and the war in Ukraine, the festival also served as a platform for artistic reflection on pressing global issues.

Unlike traditional urban festivals, Into the Miracles invited audiences to actively participate. Walking the route encouraged a meditative engagement with art, fostering a deep connection between people and the environment. Local communities played a key role, contributing historical knowledge, practical support, and hospitality through farm gate sales and food preparation. Sustainability was a core principle, with artists using recycled and natural materials, eco-friendly infrastructure, and waste-reduction practices.

Entirely developed from scratch in a rural setting with minimal infrastructure, the festival demonstrated how innovative planning, artistic vision, and community collaboration can create a meaningful and sustainable cultural experience, setting a model for future nature-based art events.