Saivan it’s an old romanian word that means „winter shelter for the animals”.

Sitting on top of a plateau overlooking the Moldova river valley with mount Rarau in the background,
LA SAIVAN *BioRetreat&Farm* is a special place, designed specifically for those who know how to appreciate unspoiled nature and life in a real, old-school yet alive traditional romanian farm, just like back in the day - but with all modern comforts.
A unique place, just 1 hour away from Suceava international airport.

The space
At LA SAIVAN *BioRetreat & Farm* you will be able to pick in total from 3 different traditional wooden houses dating back from the 1910’s, 20’s and 30’s, transported from different villages in Bucovina and rebuilt on top of the hill for spectacular views and peace.

Thanks to the 3 fresh-mountain-water wells on the land, the farm is a proper agriturism and on the property you will find horses, cows, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, cats and shepard dogs. And often, passing by, also our friends the fox, the deer and the wild boars.

All eggs, milk, cheese, meat, honey and palinka come straight from the farm, 100% Bio, and are made using traditional methods centuries old.
That’s the base of our breakfasts and of chef Lili kitchen, and the secret that enables her to prepare such delights out of the best traditional recipies from Bucovina.

The houses

Each of our 3 houses enjoys perfect views and exposure to all day sunlight,
as they all face south to the valley – so you can watch sunrise and sunset right from your porch while sipping your coffee or a glass of fresh milk.

This listing is ONLY for Casa Mica

Casa Mica – the small house – is the first house moved on the property, back in 2016, thanks to Mr. Sufla commitment. It was originally located in the village of Vama and dates back to 1926.
It’s built in classic bucovinean format and proportions, its interior divided in 2 large rooms with soba and fireplace, one of them with a stylish queen size bed, a large en-suite bathroom and a large mansarda with couch-bed, easily accessible via internal staircase. Sleeps 4 so it’s perfect for a romantic couple gateway, as much as for a family with 2 kids, or a small group of friends.

Please note that when renting Casa Mica you will also be able to use The Foisor, an open air full kitchen with a great BBQ grill, a wood oven, a wood cooking stove, the "afumatoare" - a small Smoke House to smoke meat and fish - and a rotisor. For some glorious outdoor cooking all together with your family and friends.

But in case you don't want to cook yourself, just let us know: Chef Liliana will be more than happy to provide you with delicious lunches and dinners prepared with ingredients fresh from the farm, for a small extra fee.

Besides we also rent Casa Mare(Big House) or both together(different listings).

As we are keen in offering a true back-in-time experience, the wooden houses were built using traditional ancient tecniques and even though they offer modern comforts such as electricity, central heating, running hot/cold water and contemporary restrooms, you will not find TV.
We are sure you will have more time and will be happy to disconnect and savour the truthness and uniqueness of the nature and the place.
Step back in time.
Welcome to La Saivan.

Guest access
LA SAIVAN sits on a mountain plateau near the villages of Vama and Prisaca Dornei, on mount Hurghis.
It is close to the main road (DN17, E58) that links Gura Humorului, Vama and Campulung Moldovenesc but at the same time quite remote.

These are the best ways to get there:

By plane:
The Suceava International Airport is just 1 hour away, and has direct flights to Italy (Rome, Milan, Bologna), to UK (London), to Germany (Memmingen/Munich) and more.
it also has several direct flights daily from/to Bucharest - 50 minutes flight.
We will be happy to arrange airport pick ups for a small fee.

By train:
There are main train stations in Gura Humorului, Campulung Moldovenesc and Vama, all just 5 to 15 minutes away.
Best solution coming from Bucharest is to take the night train leaving from Gara de Nord at 9.30 PM. You can get Vagon de dormit (Sleeping wagon) and you will arrive all fresh directly in Vama at 6 am - we will arrange pick up from the train station directly with our 4x4.

By Car:
Vama and Campulung are easily accessible with road and car, it's about a 6 hours drive from Bucharest.

The access to the property though is remote and implies crossing the railroad tracks and the Moldova river,
so we require you call us in advance - Raluca (+4) 0748031323 - to organize your pick up with our 4x4.

Other things to note
Activities:
Doing nothing and watching the clouds :-)
Farming
Sheparding
Making the cheese
Trekking
Forest walks
Wildlife spotting
Horse riding
Sunbathing
Cutting the hay (summer only)
Trout fishing (summer only)
Herbal walks (summer only)
Mushrooms picking (summer to autumn)
Traditional sewing classes (with Mama Dora)
Traditional cooking classes (with Chef Liliana)
Traditional egg painting (With local artists)

Please note that La Saivan sits at the heart of Bucovina, half way between the villages of Gura Humorului and Camplung Moldvenesc, so it’s also an ideal base to explore not only the region and its Unesco sites such as the amazing Painted Monesteries of Bucovina, but also for winter sports and activities on Mount Rarau brand-new Ski slopes, the longest in the country.

http://romaniatourism.com/painted-monasteries.html#sucevita

The human and anthropologic texture of the whole Bucovina region is also amazingly rich and alive, with every season full of folkloristic events ranging from amazing Easter traditions, to summer and winter colorful celebrations in traditional costumes, such as Obiceurile de iarna.

Open a door in time and get back to nature.
Welcome to La Saivan.