Had Castelul de Lut been in the USA or a country in Western Europe, like France, the grounds would have been crawling with tourists. As we made our way to the water, I took stock in the moment. On the opposite side of the property from Castelul de Lut is a picturesque little scene: a babbling brook, surrounded by shady trees and a little picnic area. At one point I expected a dwarf to come knocking on one of the doors and inviting me on an epic quest. I guess they were busy…Īs we crawled around the 10 unique rooms, marveling at the style and individuality of each one, I was instantly transported to another time. Running up to the top of one of the towers, I channeled my inner Rapunzel and called for the woodland creatures to gather. Here we were in the middle of Transylvania, surrounded by lush trees and bushes, a babbling stream, farmland, and famous Romanian haystacks…we were in a movie. Look closely at the roof…how beautiful is it?!Īs my friend Nikki and I wandered around the grounds, I was stunned. The structure was built by the craftsmen from Maramures, a region in Transylvania known for beautiful wooden churches. Tucked away in the Transylvanian countryside of Romania lies the Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor, translated to “Clay Castle of the Valley of Fairies.” This quirky, soon-to-be-open hotel is made entirely of clay, straw, and sand, with all 10 rooms having their own style. It looks more like something out of Alice in Wonderland or The Hobbit…what in the world is Castelul de Lut? Our GPS indicated that our destination was “just ahead on the left,” and we cranked our necks to see if it was visible from the car. The Romanian singing on the radio fading in and out as we edged our way closer to the mighty Carpathian Mountains, not far from the breathtaking Transfagarasan Highway. With windows rolled down, we rumbled along the loosely-paved roads, winding around trees and avoiding the occasional horse-drawn buggy.
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