Grm Novo mesto Estate – Centre for Biotechnology and Tourism 

The Grm Novo mesto Estate – Centre for Biotechnology and Tourism is a respected educational institution with more than 130 years of tradition in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, and tourism. It was founded in 1886 as the Grm Agricultural School, and in 2007, it was joined by the Secondary School for Hospitality and Tourism, forming the centre as it exists today.

The centre consists of five organizational units:

• Grm Agricultural School and Biotechnical Grammar School
• Secondary School for Hospitality and Tourism
• Higher Vocational College
• Student and Boarding Residence
• Intercompany Education Centre with a Research and Development Institute

The estate covers over 250 hectares, including forests, orchards, an ampelographic vineyard, greenhouses, and various facilities such as wine cottages, cattle and horse stables, a bee house, a wine cellar, a storage shed, and a riding arena.

In addition to its educational programs, the centre also offers a variety of tourist and recreational activities. Visitors can take part in workshops, wine tastings, local culinary experiences, horseback riding lessons, or simply enjoy nature walks. In this way, the centre not only educates but also actively contributes to the preservation and promotion of Dolenjska’s cultural and natural heritage.