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I'm Andra, an artist and nature lover, full time traveler for the past 5 years. I have decided to stay awhile in my home country after 23 years abroad, looking after this quirky home in a small village, that was my grandparents' and my father's nature getaway and is dear to me. I would love to open this space up to receive genuine people, i love to meet people from different places and cultures.
Over the past years I realised I don't want to live in the city any longer and my lifestyle has radically changed, I've spent time in communities and in nature a lot. I lived in Australia and New Zealand for more than half of my life and have also recently fallen in love with the Amazon, having spent quite a bit of time lately in Ecuador and Colombia.
I warmly welcome the opportunity to share info about this region, to teach you what I know, to offer a space where you can move at a slower pace and reap the benefits of being in nature and fresh air in a place that seems from a different time.
There are wonderful hikes, rivers and mountains to explore close-by, as well as Salina Turda, and some unique saltlakes. Cheile Turzii are very close. And culture & architecture around Cluj, Sibiu, Sighisoara & Brasov as well.
This is a place to slow down, connect with nature, to make art & music if you feel like it.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is an opportunity to learn about the area, there is so much tradition and culture and various places to see close-by. Also an opportunity to practice Romanian (or Spanish or English), to discover a simpler way of life in a small and relaxed Romanian village, a quiet getaway from the busyness of the city. Turda city is 30 minutes away, and Cluj is about 1 hour away.
It is an opportunity to learn different styles of painting (I am a professional artist and happy to share), also you can learn how to make beeswax candles and some natural creams and products.
If you ride motorcycles you are welcome to use mine to get around. If you like music I have a handpan you are welcome to use :)
Help
You would be helping me around the garden, to do some pruning of the fruit trees, some tidying up and general maintenance.
If you are down to earth, love nature, are a hands-on kind of person, have initiative, and enjoy genuine connection we would likely get along.
Ideally looking for people who have some applied knowledge of permaculture/syntropics, cob & bioconstruction, carpentry, natural medicine, arts & music, crafts, traditional ways... There is a bit to be done here, but without rushing and in a way that is enjoyable.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Love learning languages, and would be so happy to speak more Spanish, perhaps learn some Greek... but other languages are great too! I am also happy to teach you the languages that I speak.
Accommodation
You will have your own spacious private room upstairs.
I will provide breakfast and dinner, as well as coffee, tea, and some snacks. This will be vegetarian and where possible organic and locally sourced.
You have full access to the kitchen and are welcome to cook whatever you like. There is a BBQ outside that can be used also, especially for meat :)
What else ...
The home is in a quiet village close to the city of Turda, in Cluj district. There are many beautiful hikes like Cheile Turzii or Borzesti, the Salina saltmine in Turda, and Cluj offers a wide variety of events and activities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is wifi with decent internet connection available.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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