Live and learn on organic farms in Romania

What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Romania

WWOOF Romania is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Romania and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Feedback from members

Florian Romania

Wow. They. are. amazing. Honored to be your first woofer ever and couldn’t imagine anyone better to also have had my first wwoof experience with!!! I was there for a week helping with whatever came up in their day. The only set events every day are milking the cow and feeding the animals which takes maybe 2h per day max. After that they are also very happy to prioritize tasks that you’re happy with; be it gardening, building or canning food based on the season. Times are flexible and they are very accommodating! Paula and Rareș are a young couple with a dream of sharing the homestead life and (in the future) having an off grid angus farm homestead. I’m sure over their lifetime their plans may move left and right a bit but their vision is clear. Also you as a new guest can profit of their kindness and share each others view of life. I’m so happy that not only had I a good time, interesting talks and a lot of laughs but also left with 2 more friendships. They are a highly recommended stop in your own game of life. You will not regret it My PS to new Wwofers : They won’t ask you for any money even for activities that cost them money but just remember they are a super young couple in their beginning of life. Use your own discression🫶

Mélanie France

We came as a family to Cosmin’s farm and are very grateful to him, Oana and Andrey for giving us such a warm welcome. Picking berries, working in the garden, feeding the animals, discovering how to cook with flowers and fruit, ... We also enjoyed the delicious Romanian cuisine prepared by Oana and Cosmin’s mother, explored the surrounding forest with their son Andrey, and discovered the magnificent Carpathian Mountains with Cosmin . It was our first time woofing and we were very happy; we hope to stay in touch with Cosmin and his family!

Harry United Kingdom

I had a lovely time staying at Chickadee farms with Cosmin, Oana, and young Andrei. Their reputation precedes them! They were very thoughtful, kind, and accommodating, I immediately felt a part of the family. It was a nice way to really get to know the rural Romanian lifestyle, especially the food made by Oana and bunica (grandma) who lives just down the road. The highlight was visiting their place of work: the botanical gardens in Jibou. My whole stay was super informative - they know their stuff! Great chats, good work, great food!

Mio Germany

Absolutely beautiful place, located in a wonderful landscape of mountains, rivers and rock formations, with huge biodiversity of flora and fauna. Many wonderful trails to visit during your stay ~ Work on the farm (mainly taking care of the animals and building projects) is connected with working with the tourists that come to visit, helping at the bar as well as other tasks that included preparation for events. It will be your responsibility to keep track of working hours, and take breaks when necessary. Overall Gabriel is a good host, I felt safe and comfortable during my stay. Thank you very much 🐾 Absolutely love the sheep, they are the cutest <3

Hansine Germany

Our first time WWOOFing, and what a heartwarming experience! We arrived at a home that was so friendly, humorous, and open-minded. The work, the many fascinating conversations, the shared meals (featuring many traditional dishes), exploring the beautiful landscape (with its incredible variety of wild and medicinal herbs), and discovering the unique architecture—it all added up to a brilliant experience. We thank Oana, Cosmin, and Andrej for showing us their special spots (the wooden church, the cave, the botanical garden), for sharing their naturally respectful way of life with us, and for never leaving a question or request unanswered. All in all, a truly special week—one we will talk about often and that will remain close to our hearts. A huge, heartfelt thank you to all of you—Bonika included—from Hansi and Angela.

Mihaela Romania

My stay at Advent Center Berevoi was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, Rob made me feel completely at home. He is an exceptional host, and everyone at the center was genuinely kind, respectful, and welcoming. The food was incredible. As someone who usually eats meat, I can honestly say I didn’t miss it at all. In fact, I didn’t even realize during the first few days that I hadn’t eaten any meat! Every meal was colorful, delicious, and prepared with great care. What impressed me the most was the approach to Bible study. The focus was never on trying to convince anyone, but on understanding the Bible for ourselves. Every discussion and every answer pointed back to Scripture. No one pressures you to believe anything, but if you have questions, they are always happy to discuss them openly and thoughtfully. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Rob and the team at Advent Center Berevoi, go with an open mind, be curious, be respectful, and simply enjoy the experience. It is a truly special place, and I left with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for genuine Christian hospitality.

Pavel Australia

Fantastic place at the foot of the tallest mountain Romania surrounded by nature and beautiful people. Lots of opportunities to get involved in gardening, general labouring and building work, especially suited for those exploring Adventism Christianity as Rob is a wealth of knowledge and guidance. Rob is a very gracious and kind person, always willing to help with advice and guidance. I enjoyed my time there a lot and hope to be back some day.

Ileana France

I had a very nice stay at Chickadee Farm !! We took care of the garden and the animals, went on walks on the valley, picked mushrooms... Cosmin, Oana, and their sons are very knowledgeable and were kind enough to take us to visit the county (300 years old wooden church, botanical garden, hidden cave in the forest...). I am very grateful to them and would recommend staying there to anyone !

LOLA France

We spend an amazing week at Agnes's place ! Her house is located in a very nice area in Transylvania, in a small village easily reachable from Sibiu. We enjoyed walking in the village and watching the beautiful mountains (they are very close!). We helped Agnes with weeding, harvesting, planting, watering, taking care of baby ducks… It was very interesting to work in her greenhouse & fields, where everyting grows well thanks to Agnes's knowledge and experience. Agnes was very kind and gentle, and the discussions with her were always very interesting. She made us feel at home and gave us a lot of freedom. We could sleep in a cosy house where we felt very comfortable! We met Jan, Agnes's partner, who was very welcoming and a great cook. We also had the opportunity to meet the neighbors pretty often, who were very friendly! They showed us how to do some labour with their cute donkey and invited us to their place, which was really nice! We had a really great time and strongly recommend Agnes's place :)

Carla France

We spent two amazing weeks at Brindusa's place, and we really enjoyed it. Her house is located in a nice small village, near to the forest, where we enjoyed walking. The village is close to Timisoara, a cool Romanian city that we visited on a free day. We met Brindusa's partner and their little girl, both very friendly. She has a beautiful garden & greenhouse full of delicious herbs and flowers to eat and cook with, and very cute and friendly animals. We could do a lot of activities : planting vegetables and putting straw around them, weeding, harvesting… We had a full house for ourselves, which was very nice and cosy. Brindusa is a very kind and caring person who made us feel welcomed and at home, and she helped us with a lot of things for which we are very thankful! She also gave us a lot of freedom and that was very enjoyable. Thank you Brindusa for making these two weeks so interesting :)

Alexandre France

C'est la première famille roumaine que je rencontre. A l'extérieur du potager, ça m'a fait plaisir de voir que les herbes sauvages ne sont pas coupées. Ce sont de très bons cuisiniers. Merci de m'avoir emmené au Monastère le premier dimanche de mon arrivée. Et merci de m'avoir emmené directement à la gare routière le jour de mon départ. Je ne vais pas les oublier.

Asbjorn Norway

I am very happy with my stay at Agnes farm. If you want to learn about bio farming i would recommend Agnes and Jans place. Working hours were approximately 5 hours per day and free in the weekend.