Work and play in Dracula's backyard?
Discover the magic of Sinaia, Romania, this June 1-19, 2025. Join a community of 30-40 remote professionals for a month of productive work, mountain air, and exploring Romania, based out of one of Europe’s most stunning mountain resorts—just a 1.5-hour train ride from Bucharest. Activities include (but not limited to): hiking + biking + gondola rides in the Carpathian Mountains, visiting a local bear sanctuary, visiting Dracula’s castle, wandering and eating around Brasov and Bucharest, vegan and vegetarian group dinners, group mastermind sessions, sweating in Hotel Sinaia’s sauna and gym.
What we offer in Sinaia:
* Dates: June 1-19, 2025
* Location: Sinaia, Romania (1.5 hours train from Bucharest)
* Early bird rate: €540 (for the entire stay)
* Minimum stay - 1 week (@ €250 p/w)
Your package includes:
。Private room & bathroom (in Hotel Cerbul or Piscul Cainelui)
。Co-working space access
。Weekly Romanian language classes + exchange meetup with locals and fellow nomads
。Gym & spa (sauna+steam room+jacuzzi+pool) access at Hotel Sinaia
。Two co-cooking spaces
。Nomad pass: 25% off food & drinks at La Roq, Apres, Crama Rina & The Lobby Bar
。Subsidized laundry service
。Daily breakfast buffet at Hotel Sinaia for €9
Planned activities:
。Visit Peleș Castle's lavish rooms and hidden staircases - Romania's most beautiful palace.
。Trek the Bucegi Mountains for Romania's finest day hikes - visit the unique sphinx rock formation and Omu peak.
。Discover medieval Brașov's Gothic charm, from the fire-scarred Black Church to panoramic Tampa Mountain views
。Experience Bucharest's striking contrasts, where Belle Époque villas and Communist-era monuments collide. Beyond Bucharest's grand boulevards, discover art nouveau mansions and cafe-lined courtyards in the leafy streets.
Community engagement
We ask each participant on the retreat to:
。Organize one activity (talk, hike, yoga session etc) for our group during your stay
。Contribute two hours to support our local NGO partner, Fundatia Roots
。Romanian language classes + exchange meetup with locals and fellow nomads
Optional add-ons:
。3-day post-trip stay in Bucharest (June 19-22)
。Direct bus to Bansko Nomad Fest (June 22)
Join us! Send us a DM to schedule a call or email us at: join@thebetterneighbors.com
1) organize one small activity during the month for the retreat participants (i.e. a hike, talk, workshop, yoga session etc);
2) dedicate two hours over the month to finding a way to help our NGO partner - Fundatia Roots - advance their goal to strengthen educational programming in the region (i.e. marketing, strategy, leading an educational workshop for local youth etc).
Please note: We have capacity for only 40 people, so this offer is subject to availability.
To secure your spot, contact us: join@thebetterneighbors.com
