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“Transylvania is a Way of Life”®

There are some traditions that cannot be rushed. They are passed from hand to hand, season to season, generation to generation. In Romania—especially in the villages of Transylvania—two of those traditions live on in the form of cherished homemade spirits: Țuică and Vișinată.

How Casa 123 and Simon Newman Revived a Village’s Heritage** Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Transylvania, the village of Richiș holds stories that rarely make it into history books—but live on in the stones, the vineyards, and the

High above the rolling vineyards, fortified churches, and winding Saxon lanes of Richiș stretches a night sky so clear, so unspoiled, that it feels like stepping back hundreds of years—into a world before electric light, noise, and hurry. For guests

There is a moment, early in the morning, when the village of Richiș feels as though it is holding its breath. Step out of your room, cross the quiet village road, and follow the gentle curve of time toward the Fortified

Mărțișor at The Inn at Richiș “Transylvania is a Way of Life” On the first day of March, something almost imperceptible shifts in Transylvania. The mornings are still cool. The hills surrounding Richiș carry winter’s hush. And yet the light

A Choice Rooted in Peace, Presence, and the Transylvanian Way of Life At first, it surprises some guests. In a world where televisions glow endlessly in hotel rooms across the globe, The Inn at Richiș has chosen a quieter path.

Why Staying at The Inn at Richiș Means Living a 700-Year-Old Story There are places in Europe that have been carefully preserved.And then there are places like Richiș — where life simply never rushed away. Tucked into the rolling hills of Transylvania,