You are warmly invited

A Gathering of the Clans
in Transylvania

Simona & James invite you to celebrate their engagement — three days to enjoy the landscapes, the flora and fauna of Transylvania.

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Arrival · Sept
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The Estate · Sept
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Departure · Sept
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Please plan to arrive on Friday at 3:00 PM
Bethlen Estates, Transylvania
Bethlen Estates, Criș, Județul Mureș · Transylvania, Romania ↗
The Weekend

Three Days at the Estate

A gentle rhythm of gathering, nature, and celebration — nothing to plan, only to enjoy.

Friday

Arrival
3:00 PM

Arrival & Check-in

Accommodation: you will be guided to your room on arrival. Settle in and leave your bags behind — the weekend begins the moment you arrive.

Comfortable travel attire
5:30 PM

Welcome Drinks at Caretaker's House

Champagne and canapés on the terrace.

Elegant, comfortable attire — light layers, natural pale colors, soft natural fabrics. Leave your favorite jeans in the room; think shirts, skirts, and flowy pants — a British gathering. Meeting point: Caretaker's House
7:00 PM

English BBQ Beneath a Starry Sky

An alfresco feast under the open Transylvanian sky.

Meeting point: Lutheran School

Saturday

The Estate
Yoga
Yoga session in nature
Nature exploring, misty village landscape
A Journey Through Nature
Bethlen Estates main house and gardens
Dinner at the Lutheran School
8:00 – 10:30 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast is served at the restaurant for all guests.

Dress as you wish — please wear something
9:30 AM

Yoga

An optional morning session outdoors, for anyone who'd like to join.

Meeting point: Corner Barn
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11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

A Journey Through Nature

A chance to enjoy the company of family and friends at the heart of a magical Transylvania landscape.

School trip — sturdy shoes, SPF, hat, layers
3:30 – 6:00 PM

Time for Yourself

Prepare for the main event — book a massage, a sauna, and relax.

Full-body swimsuit for the sauna/pool, if you'd like
6:00 PM

Dinner at the Saxon House, Lutheran School

Drinks will be served from 6.

Flowing fabrics and suits — summer-relaxed elegance, not overly formal. Tiaras and ties optional. Bring a warm layer — a shawl or wrap — for once the sun goes down.
Later

A Late Night Feast

A few bites to end our evening together.

Sunday

Departure
10:00 AM

Yoga

A morning session before the final gathering.

Activewear
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Late Morning

Romanian Picnic

A picnic brunch to close our time together.

Dress for comfort rather than speed — casual, relaxed, flat shoes for the grass
Onward

Departure

Let us know when you should leave, latest, so we can prepare ourselves.

Comfortable travel attire
What to Wear

Dressing for the Weekend

A quick guide so you can pack with ease — nothing here is strict, just a helpful steer.

And for our teenagers and younger guests — freestyle it however feels most like you. Trousers, softer looks, whatever you're comfortable. Show us what you got!

Friday Evening

Welcome Drinks & English BBQ

Country casual, natural soft fabrics — light layers, natural pale colors. Loafers or flat shoes work well for the evening air. Leave your favorite jeans in the room; think shirts, dresses, skirts, and flowy pants — a British gathering.

22–26°C
Saturday Morning

Yoga & A Journey Through Nature

Activewear, comfortable — easy layers you can move and explore in.

22–24°C
Saturday Midday

Breakfast

Dress as you wish — just please wear something.

22–24°C
Saturday Afternoon

Time for Yourself

A full-body swimsuit for the sauna or pool, plus something easy to slip on after.

22–24°C
Saturday Evening

Dinner at the Saxon House

Flowing fabrics and suits — summer-relaxed elegance, not overly formal. Think Windsor Castle, Balmoral. Tiaras and ties optional. Bring a warm layer — a shawl or wrap — for once the sun goes down.

Starting 22–24°C, dropping to 10–15°C by night
Sunday

Picnic & Departure

Dress for comfort rather than speed — casual, relaxed, flat shoes for the grass.

22–24°C
Wardrobe

Looking for Inspiration?

If you'd like a little more guidance for the main evening, we've put together a mood board — entirely optional.

Dress Code: Dinner at the Saxon House

Whites, ivory, and pale summer colours. Natural fabrics and elegant tailoring are encouraged. Please choose lawn-friendly footwear. No hats needed.

Ivory
White
Champagne
Pale Gold
Soft Sage
Dusty Blue
Navy
Pale Blush
Black
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Good to Know

Weather at the Estate

A precise forecast isn't out yet this far ahead, but here's what September typically looks like in Criș — mild, sunny days that turn crisp once the sun goes down. We'll update this with the real forecast as the weekend gets closer.

Day
22–24°C
Night
10–13°C

Based on typical September conditions in the region — bring a warm layer for the evenings.

A Small Request

Please, No Social Media

We'll have a photographer with us for the weekend. This is a very intimate family gathering, and we'd love for everyone to enjoy it fully without phones getting in the way — so please don't post anything on social media. We'll let you know what we'd like to share once the weekend is over.

This website is just for our guests — please keep it close and don't share the link publicly, as we'll be posting photos here as the weekend unfolds.

Before You Arrive

Allergies & Dietary Needs

Please let us know of any allergies or intolerances — no honey is used in any of the meals during your stay. Tell us also about your diet: if you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or anything else, please send us a message with your name, so we already have it noted and won't need to ask you at the table.

Before You Arrive

Other Services

If you'd like to explore other services during your stay — a massage, horseback riding, and more — please get in touch.

+40767374998

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Need Anything?

Get in Touch

For any need or assistance over the weekend, please reach out to Irina.

Irina · +40767374998

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PS — Looking ahead to 2027 …
See you there!
Love you all!
James

Your Moments

Share Your Photos With Us

Since we're keeping the weekend off social media, we'd love to see it through your eyes instead. Add the photos and videos you take on your phone to our shared album — everyone can view and add throughout the weekend.

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