Gather around the fire once again! The 2025 Transylvania Permaculture Campfire at Dupa Gard is calling all changemakers, dreamers, and earth stewards to join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, learning, and celebration. Dive deep into permaculture principles, hands-on workshops, and inspiring discussions while surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Transylvania. Let’s co-create a thriving future, one design at a time. Save the date and be part of this growing community of regenerative thinkers!

Date: 14th-17th August 2025

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Program Overview

more details below and in the InfoPack: 

~Clay Works~

Renovation works on the old barn at Dupa Gard started already last year - this year we are running towards the finish line. Coline & Remy from Ermitaj Malin will guide us through the process of clay finish on the interior walls, people interested can also experiment with working with Cob. A practical workshop, fun in a group, and we will all see the result after the Campfire. A lasting contribution, newly learned skills and memories will remain.

~Permaculture & Offgrid Life~

Since the hosts of the place, Ioana and Andreas, life an Offgrid life with Permaculture Principles and Ethics guiding their everyday life, what place would be better than this to exchange experience and ideas? In a non-formal session they will present their project, vision and everyday life as modern Permaculture-homesteaders in the Transylvanian countryside.

~Rural Immersion: a cultural hike~

Ioana although not having grown up in the rural community of Posaga that surrounds Dupa Gard, has strong roots in her grandparents home. She will take you by the hand and, during an immersive hike, take you on a journey into history, traditions and culture of this valley. A unique chance to experience authentic Apuseni spirit, while taking in natures breathtaking beauty in these mountains.

~Ursu: A Master of the Kaval~

During the Transylvania Permaculture Campfire festival, the talented artist Ursu will take the stage to lead a workshop and deliver a breathtaking performance. Ursu is a master of the traditional wind instrument Kaval, deeply rooted in the folk music of the Balkans and the Middle East.

What is a Kaval?

The Kaval is a long, end-blown flute widely used in countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, Albania, and Turkey. It is primarily made of wood and features seven finger holes on the front and a thumb hole on the back. The Kaval is renowned for its warm, melancholic sound and is often used in folk music to express a variety of emotions.

Ursu's Workshop and Performance

Ursu will not only teach the techniques of playing the Kaval during the festival but also take the audience on an emotional journey through the sounds of the Balkans and the Middle East. His performance will offer a unique blend of traditional melodies and modern interpretations, immersing the audience in the fascinating world of folk music. Ursu will combine African drums, flutes, and the Kaval with electronic elements to create a dynamic and layered soundscape. This fusion of traditional and modern sounds will transport the audience into a world of self-reflection and freedom.

With Ursu's workshop and performance, the Transylvania Permaculture Campfire will become an unforgettable experience that touches both the soul and delights the senses.