Retrospective: Permaculture Campfire 2024

A Weekend Full of Inspiration

The Permaculture Campfire at Dupa Gard evolved from a spontaneous gathering in 2023 into a true annual highlight. In 2024, the event was elevated with heartfelt effort and international experts to connect Romania’s permaculture community with German-speaking and global actors.

Workshops & Practical Learning
The focus was on forest garden design with Reinhard Engelhardt (Waldgarten Global) and wild herbs with Cristina Colis, Romania’s herb expert. The workshops blended local traditions with modern approaches – mirroring Dupa Gard’s philosophy of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share.

Program & Community
Between theory and practice, the spectatculouse mountains invited to relax and hiking some of the many routes. Evenings brought everyone together at the campfire to marvel at the star-filled sky over the Carpathians – a moment uniting nature and community.

Networking & Growth
The event followed the Dragon Dreaming approach (Dream, Plan, Act, Celebrate), also used at the first campfire in 2023. Despite challenges like logistics or infrastructure, the collaborative vibe shone through: Volunteers and participants actively shaped the event, like renovating a barn with straw-clay or preparing campgrounds.

For 2025, the next edition is already in the stars – with more workshops and cross-border exchange: Transylvania Permaculture Campfire