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Little girl feeding the alpacas at Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca

Ferma Lipovenesc

Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca is where children feed alpacas, stroke donkeys and discover country life, in a Lipovan homestead of about 5,000 m².

At a glance

  • Address Strada 1 Mai nr. 40, Jurilovca
  • Opening hours Friday–Sunday 10:00–18:00; Monday–Friday by booking
  • For families with children, school groups, events
  • Meals PGL Lipovenesc, groups of min. 12, by booking
  • Accommodation no
  • Contact 0723 898 529, info@lipovenesc.ro

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The farm animals

The grounds are split into a car park, a courtyard and the homestead. In the homestead you’ll meet:

  • the alpacas Piciu, Nino and Mexi
  • the donkeys Rita and Luna: Rita takes the kids for cart rides
  • the horse Aris and the Mini Shetland pony Bamby
  • the goat Oana, who gives milk, and a sheep
  • Japanese silkie hens, ducks and geese
  • friendly dogs and cats

Activities for kids

On request, children can try:

  • caring for and feeding the animals
  • milking the goat
  • making mud bricks
  • fretwork in wood
  • painting
  • flatbreads baked on the hotplate

Meals at PGL Lipovenesc

The local gastronomic point (PGL, a home-run local eatery) in the farm’s courtyard cooks fresh crucian carp, fisherman’s borscht, traditional starters and pies made by the village women.

Good to know

  • by booking only
  • for groups of at least 12 people

Events and school programmes

Curtea Lipovenesc hosts team-building days, birthday parties, private dinners and concerts. For schools there are Școala Altfel (the Romanian “different school” week) and Săptămâna Verde (the Green Week school programme)programmes. See also the Lipovenesc events.

Book a visit

Call or message on WhatsApp before you come. You’ll find more details on lipovenesc.ro.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferma Lipovenesc?

At Strada 1 Mai nr. 40, in Jurilovca village, Tulcea County. You’ll also find it marked on the village map.

Which animals are there at Ferma Lipovenesc?

Alpacas, donkeys, a horse, a Mini Shetland pony, a goat, a sheep, Japanese silkie hens, ducks, geese and friendly dogs and cats.

What can children do at the farm?

On request: they feed and care for the animals, milk the goat, make mud bricks and try fretwork, painting and flatbreads on the hotplate. Rita the donkey takes them for cart rides.

Can you eat at Ferma Lipovenesc?

Yes, at the local gastronomic point (PGL) in the farm’s courtyard, by booking, for groups of at least 12 people: fresh crucian carp, fisherman’s borscht, traditional starters and pies made by the village women.

Does Ferma Lipovenesc have accommodation?

No. The farm doesn’t offer accommodation. See the Where to stay page for places to stay in Jurilovca.

How do I book a visit or a meal?

Call or message on WhatsApp at 0723 898 529, or email info@lipovenesc.ro.

Written by

Marian Sterea

Photographer. The photos on this site are mine, and together with Daniela I host guests at Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca. If something on this page is out of date, write to me. More about me at mariansterea.ro.