The Lipovenesc yard: a traditional homestead in Jurilovca
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Plan a visitSee the eventsA traditional homestead in the heart of Jurilovca
The Lipovenesc yard is a traditional homestead in Jurilovca, on the shore of the Razim-Sinoe lagoon complex, at the edge of the Danube Delta. Time moves more slowly here: the old house from 1893, the animals used to children and the vegetable garden.
The house was restored with the materials of old times: adobe, wood and reed. The bricks were made by friends at the adobe building bee in 2020 and 2021, and the adobe house has even hosted at its table the Royal Family.
Who you will meet in the homestead
In the yard, children and adults can touch, feed and get to know the animals up close.
Alpacas
Piciu, Nino and Mexi are the stars of the yard. They love apples cut into cubes, and they don’t spit.
Pony and donkeys
Bamby the pony (a mini Shetland) and the donkeys Rita and Luna are gentle and love to be stroked and fed carrots.
Goats and kids
Oana the goat gives us milk every day and would happily be stroked all day long. The goats Oana, Nadia, Ema and Kozel are crazy about cabbage.
Chickens and ducks
The Japanese silkie chickens parade around the yard, and the runner ducks and geese complete the picture.
Luța Mieluța the sheep
Her name is Luța Mieluța and she is Piciu’s best friend.
Dogs and cats
Aki, the English setter, is a big fan of children. Beto wants to be stroked non-stop, and the newest arrival, Piki, can’t even jump the fence, so you will hear him asking you to open a gate for him. The house cats are happy to be stroked too.
Visits, schools, workshops and meals in the yard
Weekend visit
Come with your family on Saturday or Sunday: feed the animals, see the old house and stroll through the garden.
See opening hours and contactSchool classes and children’s groups
Hands-on workshops, animals and outdoor play, in a safe place.
Green Week (Săptămâna Verde) · Școala Altfel school weekWorkshops and events
Family workshops, themed meals and acoustic concerts in the yard, on fixed dates, with online booking.
See the events in the yardPrivate meals and groups
Birthdays, Lipovan-style meals or a relaxed team building, at the long table under the shed.
Ask for a quotePhoto session in the yard
Portraits for children and families, with the animals and the old house as the setting.
Book a photo sessionLipovan dishes, cooked in the yard
Fresh Prussian carp, fisherman’s borscht, traditional starters and pies made by the ladies of the village, by appointment only. For a personalised quote call 0723 898 529 or write to us on WhatsApp.
Who will welcome you in the yard
Daniela Sterea
She is just as gentle with animals as she is with children. A family and children photographer with more than 14 years of photo sessions, she handles the little ones with lots of patience.
Marian Sterea
A professional photographer since 2009 and the yard’s handyman. He takes part in the activities and helps children get close to the animals.
Photos from the Lipovenesc yard
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Before you come to the traditional homestead in Jurilovca
How do I get to Jurilovca?
From Bucharest take the A2 motorway towards Constanța, then the DN22 towards Tulcea as far as Babadag, where you follow the signs to Jurilovca. From Constanța or Tulcea, take the DN22 to Babadag and then head for Jurilovca. The farm is at Str. 1 Mai nr. 40.
When can we visit the yard?
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 19:00 in summer and 11:00 to 16:00 in winter. At weekends there is always someone at the farm. Monday to Friday we welcome visitors by appointment only, at +40 723 898 529.
How big is the yard?
The yard covers about 7,000 m², split into three areas: the car park, the animal yard and the traditional homestead. There is plenty of room for groups of children and for outdoor events.
What food is served in the yard?
By appointment only, at events and group meals, we cook food inspired by Lipovan cuisine: fresh Prussian carp, fisherman’s borscht, traditional starters and pies made by the ladies of the village.
What activities can we do with children?
On request: adobe making for the little ones, wood fretwork, painting, flatbreads baked on the stove, feeding the animals and milking the goat. For school classes we run the programmes Green Week (Săptămâna Verde) and Școala Altfel school week.
Is there parking and phone signal?
Yes. There is a car park of about 500 m², and the 3G and 4G signal is good.
What else can we visit nearby?
Gura Portiței, by boat across the lagoon, Cape Dolosman, the Argamum and Enisala fortresses and the streets with wooden gables painted blue. You will find them all in our guide to places to visit in Jurilovca (in Romanian).
How much is the entry fee?
Entry is 20 lei (about 4 euros) per person. Children under 1 and people with disabilities enter for free. All the details for your visit, including the yard rules, are on the page Visitor information.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Please carry small dogs in your arms, and leave large dogs outside the yard, because they may quarrel with our own dogs.
You can find more about your visit on the page Visitor information: prices, opening hours and yard rules.