About Poarta Neamului
Poarta Neamului (Gateway of the People) is a tourist complex and adventure hub in central-northwest Moldova. Visitors can enjoy traditional food made from grandma’s recipes cooked in the wood oven, a small museum, camping grounds, retreat space, souvenir shop, cooking classes, a large garden area, and more. The heart of Poarta Neamului is the 100-year old family house that has been lovingly renovated and restored over the years together with the large surrounding garden and outdoor space.
Located in Temeuti village in Calarasi district just 65 km from Chisinau, Poarta Neamului is in a perfect location for nature, adventure and culture lovers. The tourist complex is situated very close to a picturesque lake, Temeleuți Landscape Reserve, Plaiul Fagului Reserve, Balanesti Hill (2.3 km away), and the Sipoteni hiking and cycling routes. The hilly landscape of this area makes for beautiful hikes and walks, with panoramic views over the countryside and forest.
Very important to Poarta Neamului and the founding family is the preservation of Moldovan traditions, the restoration of old country homes, the celebration of rural culture and supporting local communities. You can see these values reflected through the different projects and services undertaken at Poarta Neamului, from cooking classes that use grandma’s recipes to highlighting local artisans in the souvenir shop to creating a museum to conserve and pass on local rural cultural heritage.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to Poarta Neamului, your gateway to discover culture, nature, and authentic Moldova.
Services and Facilities
Poarta Neamului offers the following services and facilities for guests to enjoy during their visit. It also serves as an adventure hub to enable people to explore the nearby nature and trails with the right gear, information, and support.
Small restaurant with only 3-4 dishes that grandma used to prepare in the wood oven
Small museum highlighting traditional Moldovan culture and rural life
Camping area with tents for rent or place to camp with your own tent
Equipment rental for hiking, biking, and yoga
Outdoor space for retreats and yoga events, in the garden or at the edge of the lake (3-minute walk)
Leisure area and garden space to relax outdoors
Cooking workshops using grandma’s recipes
Live entertainment and traditional museum in the old house of the grandparents
Souvenir shop with handicrafts and natural products from local artisans and producers
Eco garden on permaculture principles for edutainment
Guided tours in the forest — looking for mushrooms or just enjoying nature
Hosting small teambuilding and corporate events around wellbeing, nature, sustainability
Hammocks
Parking space
Bicycles to rent
Catering for events
Get in Touch
Please contact us if you need any more information or want to book one of our services. We will do all that we can to make your visit and stay memorable.