Doctor Vaclovas Intas’ Homestead (Gydytojo Vaclovo Into sodyba) is located in the small town of Mosėdis, in Lithuania’s Skuodas district, and is often described as the starting point of Mosėdis’ unique relationship with stones and landscape art. It was the home of Vaclovas Intas (1925–2007) – a medical doctor, passionate stone collector, and nature-minded creator whose vision transformed an ordinary place into something extraordinary.
What makes this homestead exceptional is the way it blends personal history, natural forms, and carefully arranged outdoor compositions into a single environment. According to available historical information, Intas began collecting and numbering interesting field stones as early as 1957, gradually shaping the area into a living open-air display driven by long-term dedication rather than sudden construction.
Visitors can encounter a variety of artistic stone-and-greenery arrangements with distinctive names, such as “Castle Towers” (Pilies kuorai), “Pagan Temple” (Pagonių šventykla), and “Volcano Crater” (Vulkano krateris). Alongside these, the homestead includes stone groupings integrated with plants, stone steps leading to a small hill, and ponds that add atmosphere and a sense of calm to the space. Rather than being a simple garden, the site functions like a symbolic landscape where each detail contributes to a larger story.
One of the most meaningful details connected to the homestead is the mention that Intas wished for his remains to be placed inside a stone within the park he created, highlighting his deep personal bond with the world he built and protected throughout his life.
Today, the homestead stands as a powerful example of how one person’s passion can shape a community’s identity. It is closely linked to the broader stone museum tradition in Mosėdis, forming part of a larger narrative about preserving geological heritage, appreciating the beauty of natural stones, and creating cultural value through patience, imagination, and care.