Where mountains meet water, and dreams come alive!

 

I am Mavka, the spirit and guardian of Ukrainian forests. My mission is to protect nature, spreading harmony and kindness throughout the world.

 

Let me share a special story with you. One day, the wind carried me a drawing by a young girl named Vira. The picture showed a magical place filled with waterslides, pools, laughter, and joy. On the back, in a child’s handwriting, there were these words:

 

“Dear Mavka, people often say I dream too much and believe in fairy tales. Some even laugh, saying you aren’t real. But I know you exist. Please, help me make this place come to life. I want everyone to see that dreams can come true.”

 

As I gazed at the drawing, my friend Hush appeared behind me.

 

– Don’t tell me you’re thinking of going to the Carpathians because of this, – he said, peering over my shoulder.
– Exactly, – I replied with a smile. – True wishes deserve to come true.

 

The Water Spirit approached, shimmering with droplets of lake water glistening on her skin:

 

– But what if the local Forest Spirit refuses? They say he fiercely protects the springs here.
– We’ll see, – I replied, feeling the wind urging us toward the mountains.

 

The Black Stork carried us on its majestic wings to the heart of the Carpathians. Among towering peaks bathed in golden sunlight, we found the Forest Spirit. His mighty figure seemed carved from the cliffs, and his flowing beard resembled a cascading waterfall.

 

– What brings you here, Mavka? – he asked in a deep voice.
– A child’s dream, – I said, handing him Vira’s letter. – We wish to create a place where mountains meet water, and dreams come alive.

 

The Forest Spirit gazed at the drawing for a long time, then smiled, his beard shifting like a stream:

 

– So be it. But let this place celebrate the Carpathians and their enduring strength for all to see.

 

And so, we began. The southern wind carried warmth, the Water Spirit stirred hidden springs to life, and the Forest Spirit revealed secret waterfalls. Water flowed along twisted tree trunks, creating magical waterslides, while branches wove into a protective dome against the wind. From above, the Carpathians unfolded their breathtaking beauty – a view to inspire and soothe the soul.

 

– This is truly a miracle, – the Forest Spirit said with a proud smile, admiring what we had created.

 

When little Vira stepped into the magical space, her eyes sparkled with joy.

 

– You made it happen, Mavka, – she whispered, looking up at me.
– Yes, little one. Everything here is just as you dreamed. This place now belongs to you and everyone who wishes to find happiness and warmth. Bring your friends, and come enjoy it.

 

Vira’s face lit up with a smile so radiant, it became our greatest reward.

 

– What should we call this place? – she asked as I prepared to return to my forest.
– That’s for you to decide, – I said, rising into the sky on the wings of the Black Stork.
– Let it be “Mavka,” – Vira exclaimed, her smile as bright as the morning sun.

 

And so, a magical place was born at Bukovel – the “Mavka” Aquapark. Here, the magic of nature comes alive, the strength of the Carpathian Mountains meets the flowing energy of water, where dreams become unforgettable adventures.