Do you dream of a garden that provides food, beauty and shade… almost by itself? Then the forest garden is for you! From Robert Hart, who planted the first modern forest gardens in the UK, to Martin Crawford or Dave Jacke, who wrote landmark books, and to visionaries such as Ernst Götsch in Brazil or … Read more
Collective and Participatory Volunteering Event: Spring Camptier at Ermitaj 10–17 May 2025 Spring has shaken up our plans… and brought a fresh wave of energy! We warmly invite you to join us for an intense week of collective living, hands-on work, learning, and play, in the heart of nature. What is a camptier? A camptier … Read more
As part of the Communities for Climate (C4C) program, Ermitaj Malin is organizing a free event from April 10 to 12, open to everyone, focused on the Jean Pain method. This gathering follows the arboriculture course taking place from April 5 to 9. Together, we will build a brushwood compost heap that will allow us … Read more
Applying clay plaster is healthy, fun, aesthetic, ecological, and… (almost) free! Using an easily accessible raw material, you can create surfaces that suit you by experimenting with shapes, textures, and colors. While the theory is relatively simple to grasp, practical application requires experience. And what better place to learn than Ermitaj? A space dedicated to … Read more
Date: June 29 – July 12, 2025 The Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course follows an internationally recognized curriculum and offers you a unique combination of theory and practice, taught by Cristina Colis, an experienced and passionate trainer. This is the third edition of the course taught by Cristina at Ermitaj and the fifth PDC organized … Read more
Two gardening courses will be organized at Ermitaj this year. They correspond to the critical periods for implementing a vegetable garden. Late April, when the soil is usually dry enough to allow for planting all non-frost-sensitive crops, and late May, when planting sun-loving vegetables is no longer at risk of nighttime frosts. This year’s format … Read more
Join us this April 2025 for an engaging and practical training on arboriculture and forestry, led by experienced professionals Adrian Florea and Bogdan Suliman. This course will equip you with essential skills and knowledge for safely working with trees, focusing on dangerous tree removal and proper pruning techniques. Course Details The training is split into … Read more
Va anunțăm cu mare entuziasm organizarea al doilea curs certificat de permacultură (PDC) 100% în limba română! Cursul se va desfășura de duminica 7 iulie până sâmbăta 20 iulie 2024 la Ermitaj Malin (jud. Bistrița-Năsăud) Context Cursul de Design în Permacultură (PDC) a fost dezvoltat de Bill Mollison, co-creator a termenului “permacultură” împreună cu David … Read more
The second course of spring 2024, taking place from May 18th to May 20th, will focus on a topic close to our hearts: ecological and natural building! This 3-day course will be primarily dedicated to the ecological renovation of old buildings or the natural finishing of structures built with conventional materials, with a special emphasis … Read more
We are thrilled to announce the organization of the very first certified Permaculture Design Course (PDC) conducted entirely in Romanian! The course will take place from Monday, September 4th, to Saturday, September 16th, at Ermitaj Malin (Bistrița-Năsăud County). This is a first in Romania, and we are convinced it represents an important step toward the … Read more