About
Mahakala Center is a quiet hillside home overlooking Buljarica Bay, a place shaped by sunlight, stone, and the simple rhythm of Montenegrin coastal life. It began as a mother & daughter project, created with the intention to offer people a space to slow down, reconnect, and breathe a little more deeply.
Founded and guided by Dr. Vesna Lemm, a Berlin-based doctor originally from Montenegro with decades of experience in holistic medicine and detox therapies, Mahakala reflects her philosophy of gentle, natural care. Today, the center carries the warmth of its origins while continuing to evolve through her vision. Her approach is woven into the spirit of the place, warm food, clean spaces, an atmosphere that slows you down, and a deep respect for the body’s ability to restore itself.
Food & Detox
Food is an important part of life at Mahakala. Guided by Dr. Vesna’s approach to gentle detox and natural nutrition, the kitchen prepares simple vegetarian meals made from seasonal ingredients and local produce. The cooking is warm and honest fresh vegetables, nourishing grains, homemade dishes, the kind of food that supports the body without complication. Meals are designed to support natural detoxification, helping you feel lighter, more balanced, and gently connected to your body’s own rhythm.
Buljarica & Montenegro
Mahakala Center sits in Buljarica, a small coastal village where the mountains meet the Adriatic Sea. The landscape is open and natural, with long stretches of beach, forested hills, village houses, and a coastline that still feels largely untouched. Behind the beach lies one of the last remaining coastal marshlands in the Adriatic, a rare ecosystem that supports migratory birds, native plants, and a rich biodiversity that has disappeared from much of Europe. This mix of sea, wetlands, and forest gives Buljarica its gentle and spacious character.
The village itself remains simple and grounded, shaped more by nature than tourism. You will find a few family run restaurants, a small shop, a monastery, and the everyday rhythm of local life. In summer the area becomes more lively, while the rest of the year offers a quieter and slower pace. Montenegro as a whole carries this same raw beauty, with mountains, lakes, forests, deep water gorges, and a sense of space that helps people slow down. Buljarica holds all of this in a small and intimate corner of the coast, where nature is always close and life moves gently.
Our ethos: nature, community & care
Caring for the land and the people around us is central to Mahakala’s way of living. We work with local farmers, use seasonal ingredients, and grow a small amount of our own herbs and vegetables. Wellbeing, for us, includes supporting the village and making choices that respect the environment.
We aim to keep our impact low through simple ecological systems and mindful use of resources. Mahakala also supports Naša Buljarica, a local initiative working to protect Buljarica Bay and its surrounding nature.
Our Team
Mahakala is held by a small, dedicated team, with women at the heart of the space. Some come from our village, others from across Montenegro and beyond.Together they create the warm and grounded atmosphere that defines the center.
Our aim is to bring care into the daily life of the place, preparing meals, tending the spaces, and welcoming guests with simplicity and kindness. Mahakala is not run by a large staff or a corporate structure. It is held by a group that has become like family, people who work with intention and understand the gentle rhythm of the house. When you stay with us, you become part of that rhythm.
About Dr. Vesna Lemm
Mahakala Center was founded by Dr. Vesna Lemm, a Berlin-based medical doctor with over thirty years of experience in holistic medicine, natural detox therapies, and women’s health. Her work brings together medical training, nutritional therapy, and a deep respect for the body’s natural ability to restore itself.
Raised in Yugoslavia, Vesna began working in healthcare as a teenager before studying medicine in Germany and completing a PhD in women’s health at Charité Berlin. In 2014, she returned to Montenegro and founded Mahakala Center with her daughter. Her vision continues to guide the food, the spaces, and the calm, nature-connected approach to care that defines the center.