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We are especially interested in the following skills: carpentry, woodworking, experience with living fences, natural building, gardening. However, all applications are welcome.
A place for lovers of nature, art and music, where you can get away to a unique sanctuary and enjoy cultural exchange. We welcome people who are interested in seeing and experiencing a different lifestyle, with more nature, more healthy food, less stress and more simplicity. Travelers who would like to see how we grow food, how we use the herbs in the surroundings, and how we try to integrate sustainability in both our renovation methods as well as our community. Our place offers a glimpse into a more simple, slow, natural lifestyle with beautiful sunrises and quiet evenings. It is ideal if you want to get away from the rush of city life.
IMPORTANT:
We cannot accommodate special diets
We suggest that you purchase an Orange prepaid card for internet before you arrive
Due to our free range chickens we cannot have any dogs on our property
The nearest town to us is Huedin, the nearest international airport is Cluj Napoca
There is no ATM in the village and the shops don't take credit cards (only cash)
The nearest shop is about 30 minutes away by foot, so if you need any snacks, alcohol, extra food, internet card, cash, medicine, or other important items that you might need, we suggest that you buy them ahead of time (in Huedin, Cluj, etc.)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We work hard but also know how to have fun, and we like people with a similar mindset. We don’t want people who just come to work, we prefer to form a bond with our volunteers and have a great time together. We have hosted several hundred volunteers so far and most of our experiences were great.
We are always happy to share our knowledge about living in nature, growing your own food, herbalism, wild foods, woodcutting and woodwork, haywork, gardening, ecological construction, cobwork, cheese masking, soap making, herbal medicine, jarring and preserving food and some other basics of traditional skills and real life skills.
Here you can also enjoy nature in your free time, we live right next to the Apuseni National Park with beautiful hiking opportunities, caves, waterfalls, old forests and lakes.
Help
We are happy to host open minded, self driven, creative people who are eager to share their experiences and their skills with us. If you are undemanding and you love nature, you will have a great time at the Ranch! Get out of your shell and experience life in a new way with us in this beautiful mountain village.
Our projects vary from season to season but they generally include homesteading type of work. At the moment we are looking for helpers for our natural building project, therefore we prefer someone with previous knowledge in some type of woodwork, cobwork, etc. There is also gardening work as well as some help with animals. Help is mostly outdoors, rain or shine, but all faces of nature are beautiful. If you do not have any experience but you are eager to learn, write to us and we will find a project for you.
We do not always count work hours, some days are shorter and some are longer, and it is important for us that people enjoy their stay at our place. You will get at least two days off a week. We live in a communal way, which means we share all household duties as well, which are not included in the volunteering hours (cooking and cleaning are communal hours which are separate from the volunteering hours). Please take initiative in helping
with communal duties. Our volunteers naturally also can enjoy enough time around campfires playing music, hiking, beer drinking at the local bar, and any other kind of free activity.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
Accommodation
The ranch is our home, where people share everything and respect everyone. Leaving the common areas clean is one of the most essential rules on this farm. We work together, we have meals together, we create together a better way of living. Just a reminder, we live in a somewhat secluded area, the nearest shop is about 30 minutes away by foot, so if you need any snacks, alcohol, internet card, cash, medicine, or other important items that you might need, we suggest that you buy them ahead of time.
When you stay at the Ranch you will have a place to sleep and three meals a day. We have mainly a vegetarian diet, and grow a lot of our own food. Breakfast is usually oatmeal and seasonal fruits from the farm or jam. Lunch is usually pasta or rice with vegetables, and dinner a soup with something delicious from around the farm. We use homemade cheese and other milk products as well as eggs in our diet, therefore we cannot accommodate a vegan diet, a gluten free diet, or other special diets. If you need other food besides the three meals per day that we offer (e.g. snacks, alcohol etc.) you need to take care of that yourself.
Depending on the number of people you might sleep in a guest room, hay loft or in a comfy tent, you might have to share a room with other volunteers. Accommodation is simple and rustic. We have outdoor facilities: outdoor compost toilet, outdoor shower, limited water.
There is mobile phone signal (Vodafone, Orange and Digi). We suggest that you purchase an Orange prepaid card, it should be around 5 euros a month for internet and phone service. Laundry is limited. We do not usually host families or volunteers with pets, but we sometimes make exception, so all applications are welcome. Please ask us if you have any questions, we are flexible:)
How to get to us: we will send you the GPS coordinates once the stay is confirmed. Most volunteers hitchhike to our place, but in some cases we can coordinate your arrival with our trips to Huedin. Feel free to ask :)
What else ...
We cannot accommodate special diets
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5hr per day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 745546163738
Feedback (39)
4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas was an outstanding volunteer. He is a genuinely nice person, very skilled, hardworking, polite, kind and helpful. He helped us with wood constructions projects, notching, gardening, caring for the chickens, he helped cleaning, cooking and other projects too. He is not only skilled, but also knowledgeable in many fields. It was a pleasure… read more
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Akira) for host
Staying with Zsuzsi and Roger has led to some of my best memories traveling so far. They are both warm, kind and always have something interesting to say. I also can't forget to mention that the amazing homecooked meals are to die for. Along with the fantastic company is also the stunning environment. There are some very nice hikes in the area and… read more
10 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Viktor) for host
I had a lovely time at Roger and Szuszis place in the mountains! Roger was a great at sharing his knowledge regarding natural building and woodworking, and Szuszi had an amazing passion for their big gardens. I ended up staying a week more than I had planned, and would have loved to stay for a much longer period of time. They both work hard but… read more
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4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas was an outstanding volunteer. He is a genuinely nice person, very skilled, hardworking, polite, kind and helpful. He helped us with wood constructions projects, notching, gardening, caring for the chickens, he helped cleaning, cooking and other projects too. He is not only skilled, but also knowledgeable in many fields. It was a pleasure… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Akira) for host
Staying with Zsuzsi and Roger has led to some of my best memories traveling so far. They are both warm, kind and always have something interesting to say. I also can't forget to mention that the amazing homecooked meals are to die for. Along with the fantastic company is also the stunning environment. There are some very nice hikes in the area and… read more
10 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Viktor) for host
I had a lovely time at Roger and Szuszis place in the mountains! Roger was a great at sharing his knowledge regarding natural building and woodworking, and Szuszi had an amazing passion for their big gardens. I ended up staying a week more than I had planned, and would have loved to stay for a much longer period of time. They both work hard but… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hilla)
Hilla is the sweetest, kindest person! She has great work ethics, she is fun, and always in a good mood. She was hard working and was willing to do a variety of projects. She did a great job with everything. She helped us in the garden, but also with some foundation work, plastering, and other ecological constructions projects. She is also easy… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas is a positive and open minded young man, we had a good time with him during his two week stay. He took part in a variety of projects during his stay, which included some woodworking, stone working, laying down a foundation, and some gardening as well. He was also a great help with cleaning up and helping in the kitchen. He was flexible and… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
I stayed in Zsuzsi and Roger's place for almost 2 weeks, and it was an amazing experience. When you go to this place, try to forget your usual habits and immerse yourself in this experience and the way they live. Spending less, being more connected to nature, using the resources wisely, supporting the local business, knowing your neighbors, eating… read more
25 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma is an amazing person, and a fantastic volunteer! She is kind, hardworking, excited, full of positive vibrant energy, definitely great to have around. She was helpful in many ways, whether it was helping in the garden, with the chickens, building projects, renovation projects, cleaning up, etc., she did a good job with everything and always… read more
(Excellent)
25 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
My experience at Zsuzsi and Roger's place was amazing! One of the best workaways I've ever done :) The work was nice and varied- weeding, raking, setting up the big greenhouse, building an arbor out of hazel branches, and more! Roger and Zsuzsi were both really interesting and kind people, very easy to talk to and very inclusive too- for instance,… read more
29 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)
Romain is a fantastic volunteer and a great young man! He is full of life and energy, he is easy going and hard working, the best combination ever. He did a variety of tasks while he was at our place, and he excelled at everything. He helped with our eco construction projects, but also in the garden and the greenhouse. He is also a reliable and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julio)
Julio is an excellent volunteer and a genuinely nice guy! We really enjoyed hosting him. He is responsible, hard-working, fun and great to have around. He helped us with various projects, including gardening and renovation projects, and he always did a great job. We would always welcome him again and definitely recommend him!
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julio) for host
I can only recommend to stay and work with Roger and Szuzi at the place! The surrounding is great for hikes and enjoying nature and they are both really nice people! The work I did Was mostly construction on the roof together with Roger and taking care of the chickens who are Szuzi's favourite little darlings and are really communicative. The work… read more
25 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sigrid)
Sigrid is an amazing volunteer! She is hard working, skilled and very reliable. She helped us with various tasks during her stay, including taking care of our animals, helping in the garden, and with our ecological construction projects. She did a great job whichever task she had. She was great with the chickens, but it was also a pleasure to work… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sigrid) for host
I stayed two weeks in October at The organic art range and had a very good experience. I appreciated getting a perspective on how to live sustainably in the countryside while being part of the community. My tasks ranged from painting windows and picking apples to preparing the garden for winter. You can tell that Zsuzsi and Roger are experienced… read more
20 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (PetterPann) for host
It is after several years I write this feedback, but better late than never, I hope!
I stayed with Roger and Zsuzsi in April 2017 and I had a wonderful time! The location is peaceful with beautiful scenery and you can see some authentic mountain village life in the surrounding area. There was a great sense of community, working and living… read more
I stayed with Roger and Zsuzsi in April 2017 and I had a wonderful time! The location is peaceful with beautiful scenery and you can see some authentic mountain village life in the surrounding area. There was a great sense of community, working and living… read more
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (PetterPann)
Peter is a person that is nice to have around. He is silent and polite in his ways, but at the same time he knows how to have fun and he is great to talk to. He is a unique musician as well, which we always enjoy. He helped us with an eco construction project, electric work, but he was also ready to give a hand around the house with cleaning and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Florent)
We already miss Florent. He is an interesting, fun guy, a hard worker, and kind. We were happy to host him. He helped us in the garden, with landscaping, ecological renovation projects, mudwork and other things during his stay, and he did a great job in all the projects. He also has initiative and is very creative. We would welcome him again any… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Florent) for host
UNFORGETTABLE!!
I had so many good times with Roger Zsuzi, and the other volunteers Anna and Rowen they are so kind! 😊
I liked everything: the work, the hikes around, the evening around the fire, the dances with the neightbours😂, the food, the way of living...
I recomend this place to everyone who like the nature. Thank you for everything 😉
I had so many good times with Roger Zsuzi, and the other volunteers Anna and Rowen they are so kind! 😊
I liked everything: the work, the hikes around, the evening around the fire, the dances with the neightbours😂, the food, the way of living...
I recomend this place to everyone who like the nature. Thank you for everything 😉
21 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lee) for host
Just to let everyone know, Roger and Zuzshi had a very interesting story of how they met! I spent around 20 days there and I was the only volunteer at the time, so I do get all the work (Just because I want to). I wish I could stay longer, so I went back to Romania and revisit them again after 3 months. I had very much fun constructing fences,… read more
30 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gertrud & Esben) for host
We stayed at Roger and Zsuzi's wonderful place in the mountains for 10 days. We spent most of the time alone with Roger, because Zsuzi went away for holiday, but even though we didn't get to know her very much we enjoyed her wonderful cooking for a couple of days. They are both very helpful, open-minded and interesting people. We helped Roger with… read more
21 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Niklas) for host
The time at the Ranch flew by. I really enjoyed my nearly 3 weeks at their beautiful remote farm and felt like at home. As mentioned by nearly everyone the food is amazing and I really miss it! The work was nice as well, i learned new skills and had interesting conversations and discussions with Roger, Zsuzsi and other workawayers/guests! I would… read more
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yanna_) for host
Being 2 weeks with Szuszi and Rodger was one very inspiration experience. I had an opportunity to learn more about permaculture and life in remote mountains, Szuszi thought me about herbs and plants. We did lots of work to get the garden ready for planting (weeding and mulching). I was hard work but very satisfying to see the results. I enjoyed… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yanna_)
Jana is great in every sense of the word! She was very helpful and did a great job in a variety of projects, such as gardening, caring for the chickens, cutting tiles, and more. She is a very thoughtful, caring and kind person. She was also fun to have around, and we enjoyed spending time with her a lot. We highly recommend her and hope to have… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
Zsuzsi and Roger, I can't say enough how much I enjoyed my stay with you, how grateful I am for everything that I experienced and how thankful I am for your hospitality, openness and kindness! There aren't existing words for your beautiful, magical place you live in. I learned so many things from you and the country and surrounding you live in!… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Magdalena is a truly special girl! We had a great time hosting her. Not only is she hard working, flexible, great with animals and the garden, but she is also an amazing person to have around. She plays music beautifully, is fun and kind, and overall just an awesome company. We hope to see her again and recommend her as an ideal helper.
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fraser)
Fraser is such a great guy, it was a pleasure having him around the ranch. He is respectful, fun, hard working, easy going and just overall a great volunteer. He was a part of various projects, including some natural building project, but he also proved to be great with animals, caring for the chickens etc. We would highly recommend him, and he is… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fraser) for host
The six weeks I stayed here with Roger and Zsuzsi were truly amazing and unforgettable! The experience I had was very valuable and felt like I was constantly learning. I was always surrounded by very special people and felt like I was apart of a big family. The experience I gained from working here was very helpful for me with my growing interest… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh & Olivia)
Olivia and Josh were great volunteers! During their stay, although it wasn't very long, we really felt that we made a connection with them. They are both very polite, helpful, fun and responsible young people. They did a great job and were self motivated and eager to learn and help. During their stay they mostly worked on an ecological building… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Josh & Olivia) for host
We had a great two weeks volunteering at Roger and Zsuzsi's ranch. The scenery is absolutely amazing, the food is incredible, and the projects are plentiful. We worked on a lot of interesting projects including helping with the construction of their house, helping with meal prep (and learning about all the herbs and edible leaves from their… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Brahm)
Brahm is an exceptional young man, both in his enjoyable company and great personality, as well as in his knowledge and skills. He helped us with various projects around our small farm, including caring for chickens, helping with food and cleaning but his main project was working in our natural building project. He is very skilled in ecological… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brahm) for host
Roger and Zsuzsi have created a beautiful world up in the mountains. It was an honor to help out on their project and to see how they maintain such a nice balance and framework for people to participate in.
26 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
Vera was a great person! She stayed true to her description, she was a hard working young woman and nice to have around. The best thing about her was that she was very self-motivated and present, we didn't have to tell her what to do all the time, she had a lot of initiative. She did several projects during her stay, some of her best work was… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
What a unique Ranch! It is a great farm for volunteering, which I can highly recommend. Thanks for this opportunity, Roger and Zsuzsi :)
Life there was so relaxed and far away from the next huge cities. Instead the farm is surrounded by beautiful hills near a lovely village. It was a true inspiration for me to also live more sustainable and to… read more
Life there was so relaxed and far away from the next huge cities. Instead the farm is surrounded by beautiful hills near a lovely village. It was a true inspiration for me to also live more sustainable and to… read more
1 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
Roger y Zsuzsi were great people y patient teachers! Learnt heaps up on their beautiful mountain top farm about gardening y medicinal plants, some eco building, y actually lots of other things including some of Zsuzsi's super tasty recipes! Really respected that they support their local farmers y businesses, (Roger was great in introducing those… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandy is amazing, one of the best volunteers we have had! She is fun, friendly, and very hard working. She has initiative and she doesn't need to be told all the time what to do. She sees what needs to be done and she does it well, which are essential skills in volunteers. She did a lot of different projects during her stay, gardening, ecological… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Darius)
Darius is one of the best volunteers we have ever had. When he arrived to our place he got straight to work. He is a very hardworking guy, and he acquired some skills at our place: he was great in the garden, he helped digging, building beds, harvesting, and he also took part in our ecological construction projects, mostly cobwork and woodwork. He… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
Johnny is a great guy. He is sweet and polite and full of life and curiosity. He was one of our youngest volunteers this year, and he did a great job. He worked on an ecological building project during his stay, and even though he didn't have a lot of experience in such projects, he learnt very fast, and he had a lot of skill. He didn't mind… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
My experience there was awesome! It was my first volunteering experience and I stayed there for a little bit longer than a month and It was just what I wanted. I already miss the view, the food ( which is great), and all the people there, I met such amazing people at this place. Thank you again Roger and Zsuzsi for keeping such a peacefull place… read more
12 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Peta)
Jack and Peta are simply amazing! They were so much fun to have around, and they are really hard working. They are the ideal volunteers, as they are social and know how to enjoy life, but they also know when it is time to work hard. They worked on several projects during their stay, mostly woodworking, and they did a really good job. They don't… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jack & Peta) for host
We absolutely loved our time with Roger and Zsuzsi, after only a few days we knew we wanted to extend our trip and stay a bit longer. After one month we still weren't ready to say goodbye but we know we'll be back on our next trip. Everything about this place is wonderful, we met some truly amazing people here who made our stay that much better.… read more
8 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aley)
Aley is such a happy and positive person, always full of life! She was not only a great volunteer, but also a great friend. She is strong and hard-working, during her stay she helped with ecological construction projects, gardening, cooking, cleaning, and she always did a good job. She is a true animal whisperer, she was great with our goats and… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Aley) for host
I spent three late Summer weeks at Roger and Zsuzsi, and it was one of the most transformative and inspiring experiences of my travels. They’ve been taking volunteers in one form or another for 9 years, and have turned volunteering into an art form. The exchange feels very equitable; you will get out of the experience what you put in. There’s a… read more
6 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Heta)
These guys are amazing! We were very happy to have Nicolas and Heta around for a couple of weeks. They are friendly, helpful, respectful, hard working and also lots of fun. They helped us in the garden, with construction projects as well as around the house. Besides the fact that they are great volunteers, undemanding and flexible as well, they… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Heta) for host
This was our first workaway experience, and it was amazing! We spent two weeks at this ranch, and worked with several interesting things like gardening, stonewall building and other communal work. The mentality of communal living, non-consumerism lifestyle and cultural exchange was inspiring and just what we were looking for!
The food was really… read more
The food was really… read more
7 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayden)
Hayden is a great guy! He has an amazing voice and plays the guitar around the campfire like a pro. We miss hearing him sing. He is also very helpful, did a great job with a woodworking project, but also helped a lot around the house. He did a good job with the animals as well, he knew how to handle our goats, which is not always easy! He is very… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gyongyver)
Gyongyi is a great girl to have around! She is fun, she is always in a good mood and ready for new projects, she is great to have around! She is a very very taltneted musician, it was a pleasure for us to listen to her play the guitar and sing. Gyongyi is also very talented with the garden, she did a great job and she did it with passion. You… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gyongyver) for host
I stayed a week with Zsuzsi and Roger at their wonderful ranch. It was simply amazing. I enjoyed the work in the veggie garden a lot and also the fantastic home made/ local food. Zsuzsi and Roger are a very nice happy couple, they are very openminded and really lovely and funny people :) The accomodation was fine, I had my own house and the ranch… read more
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxane & Alice)
Elise and Roxane were great to have around. We had a lot of fun during their stay, they helped us with gardening, construction work, and many other things. Thank you for counting the tiles:) It was enough at the end, there are 300 extra left over. Roxane was an amazing cook, we miss your quiche!:)
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis is a one of kind guy……French! We miss him already a lot. His good humor can lighten up any situation, and his fun personality makes any group full of life and happy. He helped us with construction work as well as gardening, and he is also great with the household duties. During his stay he made a pretty amazing French lamb stew which… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
Dear Roger and Zsuzsi,
At first we were supposed to stay only two weeks with you but at the end it was nearly one month. It was a wonderful experience for us. Your house is located in an amazing place especially if you like trekking! Furthermore the work was interesting because we had the opportunity to work in things we both enjoy. You've let us… read more
At first we were supposed to stay only two weeks with you but at the end it was nearly one month. It was a wonderful experience for us. Your house is located in an amazing place especially if you like trekking! Furthermore the work was interesting because we had the opportunity to work in things we both enjoy. You've let us… read more
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Wei Hien)
Wei was one of our first volunteers this year. He got to see snow and sunshine, and he always seemed happy and motivated. He is a silent guy, nevertheless he was always there with us, glad to help with anything, he wasn’t demanding.
We liked him and he gave us a hand with various things, always doing a great job. Thank you for everything Wei!
We liked him and he gave us a hand with various things, always doing a great job. Thank you for everything Wei!
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Wei Hien) for host
It was like a dream for me, staying in a small ranch on snow mountain that's so beautiful (Though sometimes it's too cold for me).
I miss all the food, especially the warm soups prepared by all other volunteers and Zsuzsi.
Roger is very caring and friendly host, always making sure I am feeling okay.
It was also nice to meet some friendly locals,… read more
I miss all the food, especially the warm soups prepared by all other volunteers and Zsuzsi.
Roger is very caring and friendly host, always making sure I am feeling okay.
It was also nice to meet some friendly locals,… read more
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine is a really hard working guy. He was always ready to join any project and he was really dedicated and motivated when it came to work. Besides this he was also lots of fun, and he was a great musician, playing music together with others to make the evening campfires even nicer. Antoine is a very good woodworker and he did a great job during… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
This place is wonderful.
If you're looking for an authentic site, far from all the city noises and pollution (the closest city is Huedin and it's crazy market) near a village in witch most of the people are really friendly (although nobody speaks english),
If you need a peaceful break in your travel, in the middle of the mountains with a… read more
If you're looking for an authentic site, far from all the city noises and pollution (the closest city is Huedin and it's crazy market) near a village in witch most of the people are really friendly (although nobody speaks english),
If you need a peaceful break in your travel, in the middle of the mountains with a… read more
23 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian & Kathrin )
Kathrin and Kringle were just great! They were scouts before, so they are really good with the outdoors and they love nature. They are very handy and have a lot of skills. They knew how to make us feel at home! Kathrin is the best cook we had on the ranch, she always made something delicious and new. Kringle is great with woodworking and also… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christian & Kathrin ) for host
After we arrived in Romania we stayed almost 7 weeks with Roger and Zsuzsi in Rachitele. We were pretty exhausted after our journey on the Danube and though we were working hard, this place gave us so much back that we recovered very quickly and really enjoyed our stay in the mountains! The way they live their lives is truly inspiring and we are… read more
23 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David is a great helper, a very nice guy to have around, awesome musician and overall a good company. He knows how to live in a community, he spent a few months at our place and fit in very well.
He finished several project during his stay, and he really mastered the art of masonry, as well as gardening, woodwork and some other projects. He… read more
He finished several project during his stay, and he really mastered the art of masonry, as well as gardening, woodwork and some other projects. He… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I spent around 2 months in rachitele.
Kind and friendly people, pure nature and a good communityfeeling made this time unique.
Thank you zsuzsi for your delicious meals, created with lots of passion and good ingredients, and for your knowledge about plants and cooking you were open to share.
Thank you roger for your sense of humor, your… read more
Kind and friendly people, pure nature and a good communityfeeling made this time unique.
Thank you zsuzsi for your delicious meals, created with lots of passion and good ingredients, and for your knowledge about plants and cooking you were open to share.
Thank you roger for your sense of humor, your… read more
2 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Jeroen)
Most of this doesn’t make sense to us.
First we do not understand why they wrote to Workaway since it was clearly stated to them in the first few emails that we do not accept volunteers (workawayers) during the months they wanted to visit. So Workaway had nothing do with our relationship to them.
Second we stand by our record and the great… read more
First we do not understand why they wrote to Workaway since it was clearly stated to them in the first few emails that we do not accept volunteers (workawayers) during the months they wanted to visit. So Workaway had nothing do with our relationship to them.
Second we stand by our record and the great… read more
(Good)
2 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Jeroen) for host
We stayed 12 days at Roger & Zsuzsi’s farm in May, which was our first Workaway experience, and left with positive and negative feelings. We decided to wait with writing our review until we had more experience with Workaway. After having volunteered with 3 different Workaway hosts and having met many other Workaway volunteers, we feel comfortable… read more
24 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Morris)
Morris is an excellent helper. He was always in a good mood, always ready to help. He is serious and devoted to his projects, and he finished everything he started. He is great at painting, fixing wooden constructions, and he has some experience in ecological construction as well. He helped in many other projects too, such as gardening. He was a… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Morris) for host
Wow, where to start? I spent one of the best months of my life at Roger and Zsuzsi's place. They really made me feel at home and gave me alot of trust with the different tasks. I learned alot not only about gardening, woodworking, building, living in a community and sustainability but also about myself and what I'm capable of doing. Roger and… read more
24 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dylan)
Dylan was a great guy, not only his skills and his motivation, but his personality too. We had some fun times together and some hardworking times. He is great with gardening, he made new beds with waddle fences as well as sheet mulching, and he did an excellent job. He also designed and built us a mediation teepee which is a beautiful peace of art… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dylan) for host
It was a happy time I spent here. Roger and Zsuzsi (is this how I spell it?), I thank you sincerely.
I could write for a long time about how defyingly beautiful the nature is as it greets you morning from your window. I could detail the adventures I had hiking through the mountains with new, dear friends and interacting with the locals in … read more
I could write for a long time about how defyingly beautiful the nature is as it greets you morning from your window. I could detail the adventures I had hiking through the mountains with new, dear friends and interacting with the locals in … read more
4 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Susan) for host
Though I only stayed for a few days, my time with Roger and Zsuzsie was absolutely wonderful! I was there with a fairly large group of people in September, and not only was the setting stunningly beautiful, the company was unbeatable. After days spent pitching hay into the neighbor's barn, cutting apples for palinka, napping in the apple orchard,… read more
30 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sarka) for host
A place where things make perfect sense. Where you live here and now, breathing fresh air, enjoying fantastic views, observing night skies full of stars, living simple life in a balance relationship with nature and other people, where sustainable way of living is followed and inspiration is coming on a daily basis. Thank you Zsuzsi and Roger for… read more
29 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
Jakob was a great help and a wonderful personality that made our place that much more interesting. We all miss his baking, his adventurous hikes through the forest, his positive disposition and his hard work. Jakob, you are welcome to come back!
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
When I woke up in a soft bed after the first day, I did not feel tired, it was very pleasant morning air smelled amazing and I was looking forward to my day job. As soon as I got out mountain was embroidered on. With this feeling I woke up every single morning. Every day I was doing a job that has not made me tired (except for weeding: D),… read more
5 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Tamas and Zizi were some of the greatest people we had this year on the farm. They were not only very helpful and hardworking, but they also had the initiative to start projects, to help other volunteers at the farm, and to reach out to the neighbors as well. They gave 100% every day regardless of the weather and finished every task with great… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer () for host
The pictures really show how wonderful beautiful the place is. We learnt a lot, about the life in the countryside, the garden, the plants, the haystack making, organic building and about ourself. Was an amazing experience, with so many exceptional people and pálinka:) We will definitely come back, and thanks a lot for giving us such an inspiration… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Patricia Ho-Yi) for host
I learned a great deal on this ranch, from birds to cooking, wood-working, and of course organic farming. Roger and Zsuzsi try a lot of different things in different ways and always give freedom to creativity. The good relationship with the neighbours also adds to the experience; such nice people when you get to know them. I would recommend to… read more
2 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Karoline_Valerie)
Karoline is a great person and during her stay we enjoyed her positive spirit and her kind personality. She is fun, we had great talks, she is open minded and not afraid to go far away from home for a little adventure. She was helpful and she enjoyed everything.
Both Karoline and Joana helped us mostly in the garden, but they did well in other… read more
Both Karoline and Joana helped us mostly in the garden, but they did well in other… read more
(Very good)
24 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Karoline_Valerie) for host
We stayed at Rogers and Zsuzsies Farm in June for almost two weeks. At first we wanted to stay only for ten days but we liked it so much, that we decided to stay some days longer!
Roger and Zsuzsie are both great hosts, very open and nice! Most of the time we were working in the garden, but beside that they have the opportunity to do some… read more
Roger and Zsuzsie are both great hosts, very open and nice! Most of the time we were working in the garden, but beside that they have the opportunity to do some… read more
2 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nick is an enthusiastic person. One of his best traits is that he can appreciate the little things and see the beauty around. He loves nature, art and good food, he is great with animals. He is a good cook. Good luck during your travels!
(Very good)
14 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
This is the real deal. If you're out there looking for a way of life that is healthy, down to earth with nature right on your doorstep then this this little gem is the place to experience it.
I volunteered at Zsuzsie and Roger's farm for just over 3 weeks during which I learnt a great deal of what it means to live outside the consumerist and… read more
I volunteered at Zsuzsie and Roger's farm for just over 3 weeks during which I learnt a great deal of what it means to live outside the consumerist and… read more
2 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Siobhan & Laura)
Siobhan is not only a great volunteer, but also a wonderful person. She fit right into the place and enjoyed every little detail of this natural mountain life. Besides being an amazing helper with lots of ideas and initiative, she is also a nice companion in any situation. We hope she comes back!
(Excellent)
2 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Siobhan & Laura) for host
Wow! This was my first volunteering experience and I could not have asked for more. The ranch provides you the opportunity to live a beautiful lifestyle and contribute to a great project. I had an unforgettable time here and enjoyed every aspect of the volunteering - working outdoors in the garden, going for hikes, meeting some of the neighbours… read more
