Restaurant with outdoor terrace:
Savour your favourite food while watching the lake with colourful fish, swans and ducklings, right beside you.
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Our story Vâlcea
Ecvestria Ranch — born from a love of animals and nature
Fermă în Vâlcea — Ecvestria Ranch: restaurant, echitație, piscină și 9.000 mp de experiențe. Te așteptăm să ne cunoști.
Read the storyThe beginning
What we've prepared for you across 9,000 m² of story:
The story behind Ecvestria Ranch is one of dream — and hard work.
It all began in childhood, when the dream of living on an animal farm took shape in the imagination of those who wanted to be closer to nature.
Over the years, this dream was nurtured with passion and determination,
and at last, it became reality.
Fun for little ones and grown-ups:
Zip line, trampolines, slides, swings, climbing wall, table tennis, fitness area and relaxation spaces.
Fun with Ecvestria's "Mocăniță":
An electric little train with 6 colourful barrels that takes us on a smile-filled "off-road" through the orchard. A delight for the little ones — and a joy for grown-ups too!
Riding: We offer gentle connection experiences:
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Relaxed rides in the ring.
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Guided rides through our orchard, where you can take in the scenery at the horse's pace.
Out of care for our horses — to give them longer, more relaxed lives and not overwork them — from January 2025 we decided to stop classic riding lessons.
Our little farm:
We have 8 horses, 12 goats, rabbits, pheasants, pigeons, black swans, ducklings, colourful fish and our best friends, Yuri and Kaya (our two dogs). We're not an industrial farm, but a home where every animal is treated like one of the family.
The founder
Raluca Rizea
Host of Ecvestria Chalet & Ecvestria Ranch
Languages spoken: Romanian, English
Hello everyone! I'm Raluca Rizea and I'm your host at Ecvestria Chalet, part of our farm, Ecvestria Ranch.
I always dreamed of creating a special place, a refuge for everyone who loves nature and animals. At Ecvestria Chalet, you'll discover exactly that: an oasis of calm and joy, where you can meet our four-legged friends and reconnect with nature.
Discover Ecvestria Chalet, a unique property in the heart of Ecvestria Ranch farm. Here you'll enjoy a memorable stay, with our friendly horses as your neighbours. Surrounded by nature and animals, you'll find peace and a genuine reconnection with the countryside.
It's the perfect place for animal and nature lovers — a relaxing escape from everyday rush. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable equestrian experience.
Ecvestria Chalet sits in a storybook setting in the heart of Ocnele Mari — a town rich in history and striking natural scenery. Just a few kilometres from Râmnicu Vâlcea, Ocnele Mari is known for its old salt mines and the therapeutic properties of its salt waters.
Here you can explore the salt mine, with impressive galleries and a microclimate good for your health, saltwater swimming spots and hiking trails through nature. It's an ideal destination for anyone looking for a mix of history, relaxation and outdoor activities.
I'm so glad to welcome you and hope your stay here will be a memorable one.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers
Tot ce trebuie să știi despre Ecvestria Ranch — locație în Vâlcea, poveste și ce găsești pe fermă.
Where is Ecvestria Ranch?
În județul Vâlcea — la circa 10 km de Râmnicu Vâlcea. Pe teren găsești fermă, restaurant, echitație, piscină și spații de joacă.
Who created Ecvestria Ranch?
The ranch was created from a love of animals and nature by Raluca Rizea — host of Ecvestria Chalet & Ecvestria Ranch. It is a family farm, not an industrial one.
What can I do on the 9,000 m²?
Restaurant cu terasă, loc de joacă, Mocănița Ecvestria, plimbări călare blânde, întâlniri cu animalele fermei și, pentru oaspeții cazați, piscină Vâlcea (Serenity by Ecvestria).
De ce o fermă în Vâlcea?
Vâlcea oferă peisaje frumoase și e ușor de ajuns din Râmnicu Vâlcea — ideală pentru o evadare în natură, cu aer liber și experiențe la fermă.
Can I visit the farm without staying overnight?
Da. Poți veni pentru restaurant, activități sau excursii pe zi. Unele zone (ex. piscina Vâlcea / Serenity) sunt rezervate oaspeților cazați — detaliile sunt pe paginile dedicate.