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DEBED LIFE

Meet your hosts

Debed Life is more than a place you stay. It’s the story of a family opening their home and way of life to travelers seeking authenticity, warmth, and a deeper connection with Armenia’s countryside. Meet the people who make this house feel alive.

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MEET TATEVIK

Founder, Creator, and Storyteller of Debed Life & Perle

Years of traveling, working remotely, and living across continents shaped Tatevik’s dream — to build a home in the mountains where creativity, comfort, and culture meet. Debed Life began as her personal retreat: a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with meaning. It soon grew into a home she wanted to share with others — people who appreciate thoughtful design, natural beauty, and genuine human connection.

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Each dish is a cherished memory, crafted with locally sourced ingredients to capture the essence of her travels.
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MEET TATEVIK

Founder, Creator, and Storyteller of Debed Life & Perle

Years of traveling, working remotely, and living across continents shaped Tatevik’s dream — to build a home in the mountains where creativity, comfort, and culture meet. Debed Life began as her personal retreat: a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with meaning. It soon grew into a home she wanted to share with others — people who appreciate thoughtful design, natural beauty, and genuine human connection.

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We spent our first night in Armenia at the “Debed,” and it couldn’t have been better!
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MEET TATEVIK

Founder, Creator, and Storyteller of Debed Life & Perle

Years of traveling, working remotely, and living across continents shaped Tatevik’s dream — to build a home in the mountains where creativity, comfort, and culture meet. Debed Life began as her personal retreat: a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with meaning. It soon grew into a home she wanted to share with others — people who appreciate thoughtful design, natural beauty, and genuine human connection.

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We spent our first night in Armenia at the “Debed,” and it couldn’t have been better!
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MEET TATEVIK

Founder, Creator, and Storyteller of Debed Life & Perle

Years of traveling, working remotely, and living across continents shaped Tatevik’s dream — to build a home in the mountains where creativity, comfort, and culture meet. Debed Life began as her personal retreat: a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with meaning. It soon grew into a home she wanted to share with others — people who appreciate thoughtful design, natural beauty, and genuine human connection.

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We spent our first night in Armenia at the “Debed,” and it couldn’t have been better!
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MEET TATEVIK

Founder, Creator, and Storyteller of Debed Life & Perle

Years of traveling, working remotely, and living across continents shaped Tatevik’s dream — to build a home in the mountains where creativity, comfort, and culture meet. Debed Life began as her personal retreat: a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with meaning. It soon grew into a home she wanted to share with others — people who appreciate thoughtful design, natural beauty, and genuine human connection.

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We spent our first night in Armenia at the “Debed,” and it couldn’t have been better!

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We spent our first night in Armenia at the “Debed,” and it couldn’t have been better!
MEET Gayane

The Soul of the House

If Tatevik built the dream, Gayane brought it to life. She is the grounding force of Debed Life — the warmth in the kitchen, the calm presence in the garden, the keeper of traditions, wild herbs, and the rhythm of rural living. Guests often say she is the reason Debed Life feels like a true home: her hospitality is effortless, intuitive, and full of heart.

 

 

Her hands shape the house — through cooking, gardening, and the quiet rituals that make the atmosphere feel cared for. Her knowledge of Lori’s plants, flowers, and the land becomes part of the stories guests take home.
Personality vibe:
Earthy. Wise. Gentle strength. A mother to the house and to all who enter it.
MEET RICHIE

Our Richie — The Husky Boy

Richie is more than a pet — he’s the village’s favorite explorer and the official greeter of Debed Life. Gentle, friendly, and endlessly curious, he’s part of the daily life here. Many guests say that walking through Debed with Richie feels like discovering the village with a local guide who knows every tree, path, and neighbor.

 

Personality vibe:
Playful companion. Soft-hearted guardian. The one who brings joy and comfort to everyday moments.

Inhouse ACTIVITIES

Activities with us

At Debed Life, some of the most meaningful moments aren’t scheduled or listed as bookable experiences. They happen naturally—when a connection forms and life is shared beyond accommodation. This is the essence of coliving with us: opening our home, our time, and our passions, and turning them into simple, memorable activities experienced together.

Cooking With Tatevik

These sessions grow out of curiosity and shared time in the kitchen. Cooking together becomes a way to exchange stories, techniques, and flavors.

Collecting Flowers With Gayane

In summer, when Lori’s meadows are in full bloom, Gayane invites you to gather wildflowers and herbs for her signature herbal teas, an experience rooted in tradition, nature, and gentle knowledge passed on through practice.

Walks with Richie

Join us on walks to our favorite spots, where Richie, our husky, runs off-leash and fully embraces the freedom of the landscape. These walks offer a relaxed and joyful way to experience Lori’s nature, guided by rhythm rather than destination.

There is no fixed workshop offered as a commercial product. If you’re curious about my cooking or have specific topics you’d like to explore, let’s discover together what kind of culinary experience would suit you best. Get in touch to create a custom-tailored cooking session, shaped around your interests and our shared time.

Request a cooking Workshop