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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
19 Jan 2022
Feedback
27
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Description
We are a family with one child and we have an ecological way of life. We are happy to meet people who have the joy to help and learn together with us. We invite you for at least 3 weeks, because we need time to share and harmonize each others.
This farm is based on growing fruits (orchard) and vegetables.
Our village is situated at 500 m above the sea level, surrounded by mountains with wild forests.
The view is spectacular, the air is pure, water comes from springs and local people are very warm. Here are still alive old and lost traditions.
Our home is a space where we learn and experience the connection with nature and with ourselves, about ecology, permaculture, homeschooling, sustainability, natural building, nutrition, alternative therapies...
Here we appreciate the resources ( water, wood, food...) and we love to be in contact with the nature. In the summer we have an outdoor solar shower and a compost toilet. We don´t poison the earth and the water, so please only organic soaps etc ( we can provide).
You can work with animals if you like, because we give a help to our farm neighbors who have horses, cows, pigs, chickens...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Mostly the work is in the orchard, to clean the trees, plant new ones, pick the fruits and also is work to do in the vegetable garden. In the summer we pick berries and mushrooms from the forests near by. Sometimes the work is hard.
Depending the season we prepare a lot of organic products from fruits and vegetables, also we prepare sometimes natural cosmetics and remedies with medicinal plants.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
Accommodation
We can offer 2 places to sleep in the house, also we have a wooden platform in a big nut tree and of course a lot of place for tents in the orchard.
We can offer vegetarian food, dairy products and eggs, fruits, nuts... Most of the vegetables and fruits is from our garden, but anything else we buy is from locals and is organic.
What else ...
It is not difficult to find the village and the farm. There are busses and trains from the big cities, 2-3 hours traveling. We have good internet connection and mobile coverage.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 358788982342
Feedback (11)
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I had a short but good stay with Julia (she made an exception for a a short visit due to her travel plans). I got to experience some usual orchard maintenance, like using a scythe, and some small construction project (building a terrace on the house). Other than this, there were some small tasks with preparing food and maybe an opportunity to ride… read more
23 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Soledad)
(Negative
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15 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
Julia's place is truly the best Workaway experience we have had and I cannot imagine anything better. Julia and George were so great to work with each day - Dakota and I learnt so much while we were there. The work was rewarding and we could definitely see the difference our efforts were making. And when the work was done there was time to explore… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny and her daughter Dakota stay with us almost o month. I have long time experience with volunteering and I can tell Jenny is one of the best helpers I ever had. She is so hard worker, so efficient, so fast learner, so skillful... It was a pleasure to have them! Dakota is such a sweet girl and even her help us a lot! We had fun together, nice… read more
(Excellent
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Feedback
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I had a short but good stay with Julia (she made an exception for a a short visit due to her travel plans). I got to experience some usual orchard maintenance, like using a scythe, and some small construction project (building a terrace on the house). Other than this, there were some small tasks with preparing food and maybe an opportunity to ride… read more
23 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Soledad)
(Negative
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15 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
Julia's place is truly the best Workaway experience we have had and I cannot imagine anything better. Julia and George were so great to work with each day - Dakota and I learnt so much while we were there. The work was rewarding and we could definitely see the difference our efforts were making. And when the work was done there was time to explore… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny and her daughter Dakota stay with us almost o month. I have long time experience with volunteering and I can tell Jenny is one of the best helpers I ever had. She is so hard worker, so efficient, so fast learner, so skillful... It was a pleasure to have them! Dakota is such a sweet girl and even her help us a lot! We had fun together, nice… read more
(Excellent
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27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Robert spent with us 3 days. He seems to be a nice guy, polite, quiet, disciplined. We had good time together. The 4th day he left early morning when everybody was sleeping without any explanation or goodbye.
(Neutral
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21 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rob)
Rob is a very nice guy, a good friend. We had excellent relation, it was a pleasure to have him as a guest. He learn Romanian in very short time and he made all my neighbors happy to talk to them in their language. He is welcome anytime and we wish him all the best in his life! Thank you, Rob!
(Excellent
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21 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rob) for host
As said by the folks below, it's a proper experience and my best workaway yet! Excellent fresh food, very welcoming people in and around Vidra. At first I found the work hard but then i realised i was just unfit :) It was very rewarding to do a proper days work in the beautiful surroundings. Multsumesc frumos!
15 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Juan & Marianela) for host
This was a really interesting workaway experience. For us was incredible spend time with pavel and sonia without speak english we had a lot of fun and we share many many things. We lived a real transivanian experience!! Was great
16 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen & Ionut)
Carmen and her wonderful family was here twice. They are like family with us now. John, the husband is incredible strong and hard worker. A very, very nice guy, always looking around for something to help. Carmen was usually helping with the kitchen and the kids. They are very optimistic both of them and very funny. We love them very much and we… read more
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Carmen & Ionut) for host
Thank you Julia and Pavel for welcoming us in your lives and for giving us the courage and direction to go further! This was our first workaway experience and the beginning of our journey towards a new life. We met beautiful people, that lead their life in a responsible way: respecting nature, educating their children as free humans and sharing… read more
31 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (antonios_chris)
Antonios is one of my favorite voluntaries. We wait him back in the winter. He helps me in many ways, he is hard worker, no matter the job, but his gifts ar far more than only phisical help. Thats why is impossible to forget him. I must mention his generosity too, because this is something will be so obviose at him immediately. His freedom was a… read more
(Excellent
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30 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (antonios_chris) for host
Hello darling, thank you and Pavel for the notorious experience, it was..big time ok for me.. you know, so beautiful place and people. I miss you all there.
You already know that I'm coming back soon so see you later.
Sunny Greetings.
You already know that I'm coming back soon so see you later.
Sunny Greetings.
4 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (JulieAnn)
Julie Ann is indeed a good person, this is the first and the last to notice on her: a good hart and a beautiful soul. Who have her close gane the Paradise. Thank you my darling for all you share with us! Everything will be good wherever you go. See you next time!
All our love!
All our love!
(Excellent
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4 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (JulieAnn) for host
I stayed ten days with Julia and George and wish I'd had time to stay longer. They live in a very special place surrounded by special people. I learned a lot helping out in the gardens and with Julia's projects, and really enjoyed getting to know Julia, who is a very open-minded and considerate person, and also those around her. Thanks for the… read more
15 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Emilie visit us for almost a month. We had a lot of good time together, especially because she is always smiling and in good mood. Everybody loved her smile! We wait her back soon. Emilie is very smart, very funny, hard worker , courageous and always positive. She is an excellent cooker! It was a pleasure to have her in our home!
(Excellent
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30 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariah)
Mariah is one of the most lovely girl I saw in my life. She is so smart, beautiful, so honest and hard working that you will want to have her for ever in your family. We will have her back soon and we just wait to see her smile again. Mariah convince you that work will be a better place just because she is living in. Thank you so much , sweet… read more
(Excellent
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21 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mariah) for host
Julia is who I want to be when I grow up! She's strong, brave, funny, and welcoming, and staying with her taught me so much about permaculture, sustainable living, gratitude, family, and happiness.
My time at the farm was too short, and I can't wait to come back!
My time at the farm was too short, and I can't wait to come back!
6 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Corinne)
Corinne lived with us 2 weeks and we was very close from the first day. When she left we almost cry because she was already family. She is a sweetheart! Corinne if funny, trustful, very smart, polite, hard worker and the best friend ever. We just wait to meet her back! All my love for you , Corinne!
(Excellent
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5 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
Julia and her family are wonderful and lovely folks. I was welcomed so warmly and treated so kindly the whole time. I really felt like they accepted me into their family even though it was only for a week, which was not long enough. We had so much fun and got a lot accomplished in the garden, made soap and helped neighbors. The village is very… read more
4 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily lived with us one week and we regret a lot that she could´t stay longer. She is special, you can feel immediately. I can tell about her, first of all, that she is very smart. She impressed me in many ways, especially with her sense of humour and the way she laugh. Emily helps us a lot and made everybody to like her. All the time I had the… read more
(Excellent
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21 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Armando) for host
do you want to experience a real countryside life in Romania?
do you want to feel like in family?
This is the place for you! I had a really good time,working and chilling with Julia and the others.
I learned a lot about permaculture and above all I learned a lot about LIFE.
Looking forward to see you again,
Armando
do you want to feel like in family?
This is the place for you! I had a really good time,working and chilling with Julia and the others.
I learned a lot about permaculture and above all I learned a lot about LIFE.
Looking forward to see you again,
Armando
20 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Armando)
Armando lived with us about 2 weeks and we was more than happy with him and regretted a lot that he had to go. He is a very smart guy, very open mind and willing to learn. He worked big time everything we was in need for help. But more than that we had great conversations together and a lot of fun after working hours. Armando is a great person, it… read more
(Excellent
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20 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had a great time at julia's farm! It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. Her house, yard and the environment are very idyllic.
Julia, her family and her friends are very warm-hearted and smart people. I learned so many things, I wouldn't learn anywhere else.
She also offers me really delicious and nutrient-rich food… read more
Julia, her family and her friends are very warm-hearted and smart people. I learned so many things, I wouldn't learn anywhere else.
She also offers me really delicious and nutrient-rich food… read more
19 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was with us maybe more than 2 weeks and we was very pleased with her company. She is a very courageous girl, she tried a lot of new thinks here and we could trust her with difficult jobs. Anna is indeed very hard worker. She is very polite and quiet. It was a pleasure to meet her and we strongly hope to have her back in the future. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
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26 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Leorine)
I am more than happy that I had the chance to meet this two lovely persons. They are so nice, so polite, so hard worker and so good people! They help a lot during the 2 weeks they spent together with us. It was a pleasure to have them as guests. Hope to see you again , guys! All the best and many thanks!
Iulia Lung, Romania.
Iulia Lung, Romania.
(Excellent
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16 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (DARIO)
Dario have lived with us for about 2 weeks and we have very nice memories about him. He is a nice guy, funny and hard working, very claver and with a lot of knowledges. It was a big pleasure to met him. We hardly hope that we will have again the opportunity to have him as a guest.
(Excellent
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28 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lotan)
Lotan lives with us for about 2 weeks and he helps us a lot. He is a wonderful person, we have spend a lot of good time together, sharing music especially and having nice conversation. We still miss him and we wish him the best in the world! It was a pleasure to met him!
(Excellent
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