Artizanal cheese workshop visit

RIBON Factory Tour: A Journey into the World of Fruit Processing and Dietary Supplement Production We invite you to a special experience in Csíkmadaras: a guided tour of the RIBON factory, where the rich fruit treasures of the Transylvanian forests are transformed into high-quality, natural dietary supplements. During this modern factory visit, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the entire production process from the arrival of the fruits through processing, freeze-drying, extract preparation, and bottling, all the way to the finished product.  You'll also get a behind the scenes look at the expertise and careful work that goes into every RIBON product. A highlight of the program is the forest-like culinary experience: the flavors and scents of blackcurrant, wild blueberry, lingonberry, and raspberry, combined with all-natural ingredients, create a delight for the senses. The program includes: • Insight into the secrets of fruit processing and supplement manufacturing; • Tasting: blackcurrant juice, fruit jelly, freeze-dried fruits: pure flavors straight from the forest; • Visit to a plant micropropagation lab, where the plants of the future are born; • Visit to a local artisan carpentry workshop, where wood, creativity, and tradition meet. Further information: • Duration: approx. 40–50 minutes • We can host 40–50 people per session; for larger groups, visits will be split into parts • Prior registration is required • Participation fee: 39 RON/person Discover with us how nature’s treasures are turned into natural natural health products. A rich, tasty, and educational experience for all ages! VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. Contact and booking: •  +40 720 110 777 •  office@ribon.ro

At the Tercsi meat processing facility in Ineu/Csíkjenőfalva, visitors can gain insight into the traditional meat processing process and the world of high-quality, additive-free meat products. During the program, they can learn about the steps of processing based on local raw materials, as well as the production of items that preserve traditional flavors. The operation of the facility is based on carefully selected ingredients sourced from the region, which are used to produce premium-quality products. VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Herbal teas and spices from „SzentÁbrahám” are the best quality hand made, luxury products in the Carphatians. From each tea bag and spice packet are radiating life energy and health because the herbs are growen in an organic garden and the products are hand made by a family, who feels respect and love for nature and life. Beside production we welcome visitors and offer them: • Introduction with different herbal teas and tasting our spices in different foods prepared by us. • Short history of the village, our 300 years old mansion and organic herb growing methods. • Guided tour in the herb garden, where we grow more than 60 types of medicinal plants, vegetables and fruits, and teaching about: • organic herb growing with traditional methods and propagating using own seeds • herb drying and processing using home made machineries • hand packed luxury tea mixtures and teas for healing • hand packed spices and seasonings based on medicinal plants • preparing traditional wellness products. VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. 

The gardon is a musical instrument carved from wood. It resembles a cello, but its body is sculpted from a single piece of wood. At the workshop in Boros Valley, visitors can delve into the secrets of creating this instrument and follow the entire process as the wood comes to life step by step, transforming into a true wonder. Carving the gardon is a fascinating process from start to finish. As the excess material is removed and the final shape of the instrument takes form, each step represents a rebirth of the wood. During the workshop visit, visitors can see how a Gyimes gardon is made or what tools are used in the workshop.

I'm Mircse Ildikó, a master weaver living in Szeklerland, who is happy to show you the weaving process from thread to the finished product. On request, children's activities can be organised in the workshop, during which children weave small items.

During the Csíki Chips factory tour, visitors can gain insight into the world of artisan chip production while learning about the factory’s history, development, and modern manufacturing processes. During the program, guests can discover how the uniquely flavored Csíki Chips products are made. The visit includes a technological presentation and a chips tasting, where visitors can sample several different products. A special children’s program package is also available, which includes the factory tour and a meal. At the end of the program, visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and products related to Csíki Beer and Csíki Chips. Offer 1: •  125 g CSÍKI chips •  Price: 55 RON/person Offer 2: •  Price: 110 RON/person Offer 3: •  Price: 120 RON/person For children: Factory visit and technology presentation Chicken bites with French fries and sauce Price: 50 RON/person Csíki Chips Factory entrance fee: 30 RON/person Booking: +40755 030 895, latogatokozpont@csikisor.hu VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. Registration is considered a definite booking after confirmation by phone or e-mail. We want your visit to be a lasting memory, so you have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs related to Csíki Beer and Csíki Chips in our gift shop. We offer also: • Visiting and tasting tour at a local brewery

Kemecse Ceramic Workshop started its craft activity in 2013. In their product collection they have twice-fired glazed ceramic dishes of different shapes, sizes and functionality. These can be used for hot and cold liquids, but also preparing and serving food, and they are also washable. The shape of the dishes follows clear lines, as does the unique decoration which is made with a so-called scratch technique. They have participated at several fairs with their collection. They also organize open workshops for their visitors upon request. Beside aesthetics, they are also working on perfecting the products’ functionality. The decorations are designed using old Szekler and Hungarian motifs that are inspired by folk tales, natural forms and archetypes.

Visit the Krausz chocolate workshop, where you can learn how artisan chocolates are made, and how a little cacao bean makes its way into an elegant box. You will also taste different flavoured chocolates made with carefully selected and local ingredients. The small family business welcomes visitors to its workshop in Sântimbru/Csíkszentimre! The visit takes about 40-60 minutes. The manufactory can be visited daily, from 10 am to 7 pm. Location: Sântimbru/Csíkszentimre, Malom str. 118 

Location: Harghita County, Corund/Korond Destination: Salt Region Program price: 350 RON/group (1 to 7 people has a fixed rate) The experience sessions are organized in small groups of up to 7 people. The experimental artisan activity costs 50 RON /person in case of groups consisting of more than 7 people. Description: These activities give an insight to the real craftsman’s workshops. For those, who would like to try some of the crafts, we offer the experience of doing-it-yourself assisted by professionals. You can take your own product home. • Pottery Experience Workshop (the result to take home: bowls, cans, vases, clay sculptures) • Tinder (amadou) Experience Workshop (the result to take home: bracelets, necklaces, lwipes, fridge magnets) • Chimney cake (kürtőskalács) making  • Experimental do-it-yourself aragonite grinding (the participant makes necklace, ring, earrings or gemstone from the "Szekler diamond", the aragonite of Corund/Korond). This activity have an extra 30 RON/person fee due to rock preparation costs (50+30 RON)   All our tours require a reservation: • +40770508580 • office@magenta7.travel • https://www.magenta7transylvania.com/   We also offer guided tours in nature reserves: • Guiding on Snail's Hill and the Aragonite Museum in Corund/Korond: 250 RON / group • Guiding in the Salt Canyon in Praid/Parajd: 300 RON / group • Guiding in the Salt Mine in Praid/Parajd: 300 RON / group • Guiding in the Fântâna Brazilor/Fenyőkút Peat Bog: 300 RON / group.  [Assisted by the best potters of the country. Magenta 7.][We are the only service provider in Romanian Tourism with do-it-yourself bijou grinding activity froma a half pretious stone. Join us. Magenta 7.][We bake our Kürtőskalács and we speak about this chimney cake's history and relatives. Join us. Magenta 7.]