Forest Garden Sanctuar
Contact person:
Nicolette Keizer and Torill Kuhne
Languages spoken on the farm:
English, Norwegian, German.
Description of the area:
Seklerland in Transilvania on the lower slopes of the Harghita mountains.
What do you grow on the farm:
Fruits, nuts, vegetables, coppiceing wood, hay and young trees.
Farm size:
4 ha. Including 3 1/2 acres natural forest. Mature trees. Beautyful meadow. Orchard with 50 young fruit trees, permaculture garden and tree nursery.
Months when they accept voulteers:
all year round by pre-arrangement.
Volunteer activities:
Permaculture gardening, chopping wood, fencing, coppiceing, tree planting, willow crafts. Building: cob, strawbale, cordwood. Repairs and building restoration. Cooking, haymaking, stonework, rustic woodwork, Neighbouring animals smallholding activities.
Accommodation:
Two caravans and an old farm cottage. Some solar power. Compost toilet. Very basic shower and washing facilities.
Diet:
vegetarian cooking
A few words about the family:
We are two women. Torill and Nicolette
Pets:
2 dogs, 2 cats
Other comments:
Nearest train and bus station in Miercurea Ciuc. We do not have a car, but we can meet you there.