Leonie Geurts

Before this project, I went through a tough year.Lots were happening: personal situations, shifts at work, changes that demanded attention and energy.I didn’t really feel stuck at the time, but looking back, I can see I had drifted away from myself in some ways.The experiences, both big and small, forced me to change, reflect, and come back to my own sense of direction.The idea for Novavis existed before our trip, just conversations and possibilities.But it wasn’t until we spent that week together in Croatia at the place that would later become the heart of the project that it all came together.Being there was simple but powerful.The calm of the whole place, the quiet mornings, the rhythm of the days, and the pace of life gave me space to think clearly and reconnect with my own thoughts.It felt right.That’s when we looked at each other and said, “Let’s do this.”For me, Novavis is not only a personal journey, but it’s also about creating something meaningful for others.I want people who visit or experience it to truly gain something: a sense of clarity, inspiration, or peace.I’ve always had the privilege to choose my path, to follow what matters to me, and now I want to make that privilege valuable for others, too.Standing there with two people I connected with immediately, I felt that sense of possibility again and the responsibility to make it count.For me, Novavis is about clarity, choice, and creating something that reflects who I am and that adds real value to the people who experience it.A project that’s real, tangible, and built with people I trust.