Vivien von Abendorff My websites http://www.balkan-retreat.com Taking new apprentices? No About me Vivien von Abendorff is a teacher, writer, artist and gardener. She runs the Balkan Retreat - a one-acre homestead with guest accommodation and a wild garden inspired by permaculture. The Balkan Retreat hosts guests throughout the year and facilitates courses and workshops in permaculture and the performing arts. We grow our own food to feed ourselves and participants.