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Hello good people! We are George and Daniela and 2 kids: Ioan -14 years old and Alexandru- 7 years old. We are living in a village named Sinca Noua, Brasov District. We moved from Bucharest 14 years ago, to begin a new life, away from sistem as much as possible. In some way we succeeded, some way ... steel working on :) ... We set up a Bio berry farm (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) in Sinca Veche village, 10 km from our home, on a heavenly land. We dream of moving there completely ... some day ... We would like to share our story with you and learn from yours. We are happy to meet shiny people who enjoys being in nature, working with her in gratitude.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share from our experience of downshifting from city to village.
For me it was a time to discover my joy of painting at the age of 38.
For George, working the land meant gardening his own soul. I am convinced that he is happy to share with you his experience in starting a berry farm.
Last but not least, the closeness to the essential values of life, spiritual growth are important issue for us.
We are aware that we are deeply connected to each other and that together we can evolve.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are grateful for any help :
On our berry farm:
- weeding,
- fruit picking (from July 20 to September 10)
- producing of marmalade
- cutting the plants of blackberries
- to build up new lines of plants
- applying mulch of straw and fertilize with humus
On our garden:
- weeding and applying mulch of straw
- planting seeds and fruit trees
Even though we are still traditionally gardening, we are interested in switching to permaculture.
Building different household annexes:
- compost toilet and sink place
- outside shower
- carpentry rustic garden furniture. Carpentry skills are very welcome
- summer kitchen (in the future)
Languages
Languages spoken
Romanian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be with a tent if you want to live in nature, at the farm, with the mention that for the time being the shower and the sink place have to be built.
You can also choose to stay in our house from Sinca Noua, where we have a bedroom with a double bed, a room with a bed and a living room with 1 bed and space for another double mattress. You have access to a bathroom with shower and to the kitchen.
2 or 3 meals a day - depending on your needs. We use to eat twice a day, but of course, everybody has its own biorhythm. For example, our kids eat only one a day: from the morning till night :)
We'll make all necessary ingredients available, so you can prepare your own food.
Within the time available, we would like to cook for you, simply because we both love to do that. However, from our experience, in the harvest months (July 20, September 10) we hardly find time for cooking.
In the mornings we like to eat seasonal fruit mostly. We are not vegetarian but mostly we eat vegetarian food. We can buy milk, cheese and eggs from the villagers, if you like.
What else ...
Our farm is nearby The Rupestral Monastery of Șinca Veche - a place of prayer over 7,000 years old, according to some sources. This place invite to meditation.
We are also close to The national park Piatra Craiului and Fagaras Mountains. 30 km away you can find the Bran Castle and the Fortress of Rasnov.
You can reach us from Brasov city, or Fagaras city, from where you can take the bus to Baile Persani, from where we can pick you up by car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wi-fi only at home, at Sinca Noua.
Space for parking camper vans
Poate fi parcata orice fel de rulota doar la plantatie, in Sinca Veche, unde nu avem curent electric, iar apa o aducem cu bidoane de la o distanta de 1 km de mers cu masina. Acasa in Sinca Noua nu avem spatiu pentru rulota.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Daniela and George are amazing hosts! They're… read more
I recommend staying at this beautiful place for anyone searching for quietness, beautiful landscapes, delicious healthy food,… read more
We stayed in their house, instead of plantation and we… read more
I had the luck to have really nice Co-Workawayers during my stay which Daniela and George welcomed all so well as we were parts of their own family. The kids of them are full of energy and… read more
I can't wait to see them again.
We picked berries, we all had various activities, various games we played with Alex and Ioan.
We (temporarily) rebuilt some stairs to the garden, we prepared wood for the winter.
We were served daily and so we felt at home.
Together with the other volunteers we started to visit… read more
The house was pretty full and sometimes it got a bit crowded in the kitchen, but it didn't matter and I think that everybody was enjoying the nice "chaos" and the lively relaxed and spontaneous… read more
the first day on I felt like an appreciated and well integrated part of their family. My stay in Șinca at their house as well as at the plantation was like a balm for my soul. They are very lovely people and you can see their love and dedication in everything they do.
I could… read more
She conquered me with her serenity, blindness and strength at the same time.
She is eager to be helpful and very present.
It is a joy to have her around.
Thanks for the yoga classes in the morning, Elisa :)
I can't wait to see you again! You are already part of the family :)
