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HADAR

Adriana and Oana Toma, owners of HADAR

A good understanding of human psychology, Adriana has over fifteen years of experience in tourism management, having worked in Paris, Cape Town and Bucharest. A graduate of Les Roches Hotel Management School and the American University of Paris with a degree in Political Science, she leads the entire HADAR team, managing crucial decisions as well as deciding on the interior design. Adriana is also the creator of Moon+Chapel, a brand of mindful products handcrafted by artists and artisans.

Passionate about organization, Oana configures and customises all the details of guest experiences and events. After 6 years of studies and internships in Paris, London, and Buenos Aires, she returned to Romania in 2012 after completing her Master’s in Marketing at École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP Europe). Since 2012, she has been leading the marketing and sales departments of HADAR, and since 2023, she has been providing consultancy in marketing and customer service.

Retreat in nature

A story started 40 years ago, an enclave in the forest. A property open to everyone, but with exclusivity that is hard to come by. A family who was entrusted with it. Now it is your own retreat, the place that honours the forest and allows a connection with nature. This is HADAR.

Legenda

OFF THE GRID

To be able to ensure the confort we have all gotten used to, but in the middle of the forest, we have installed and perfected tens of systems. This is how we get the resources we need to function off-the-grid.

Water

The water we use is collected from surface springs of the forest and filtrated multiple times. It is then stocked in 5 ton storage tanks to insure the necessary quantity and its sedimentation. In the past years we have had droughts and that is why it is important for all of us to use water wisely.

Electricity

We are not connected to the national electricity system, as the area is completely off the grid. We have two differently sized power generators but our goal is to use as much as possible the solar energy. Our complex system of photovoltaic panels and batteries cover an important amount of the consumption in the summer, but we have also made very intelligent earth-friendly decisions: using exclusively LED lights, no fridges and water heaters in the rooms, gas ovens and an overall efficiency of all consumption.

Wi-fi and Television

Since there is no electricity in the area, there are no telecommunications antennas either. That is why we had to find the best technical solutions to bring wi-fi to our property. We have one Starlink access and two back-ups, just to be sure we can ensure continuity.

Heat

Because we are in the mountains, we heat the rooms almost every day of the year. We have a couple of pellet and wood stoves so that we can keep the house warm even when the temperatures go below -20 or even -40, as we have had in some years.

Gas

The two kitchens we run: the one in the restaurant and the one in the barn work on 3 ton gas tanks that are filled periodically. We of course have to keep in stock smaller tanks, for emergencies.

Waste Management

Waste management is also an area where we have to work a lot, as we are very far away from a city dump and our wish to keep the environment as clean as possible. All of the food waste is turned into compost, which is then used to grow our beautiful flowers.

Our history

Since 1985.

1985 - 1989

The Original Building

In 1985 this location was especially chosen for building a hunting lodge for the communist leaders of the day. Set in the Carpathians, the place was perfect due to its population of bears and boar but also the positive energy that the area is known for.

1998 - 2002

Reconstruction

After the fall of communism in 1989 the building continued to decay until 1998, when the property was bought by a private investor. In time, Hadar was rebuilt into what you see today, adding something new each year.

2002 - 2012

Closed Circuit

For 10 years, the chalet was only open on demand and unlisted. Many private and governement meetings took place here, with local and international special guests.

2013

Cabana Hadar Launch

In 2013, the villa was integrated into the touristic circuit as Cabana Hadar Nature Resort. The first year in business was also the year it won the award “Best Guesthouse Run by a Family in Romania” at the Hotel Travel Leisure Gala.

2015

Relaunching as Hadar Chalet

The success of Hadar and the owners’ wish to continuously improve guest experience motivated the redecoration into a true luxury Chalet, similar to those found in the Alps. Open in 2015, Hadar Chalet now welcomes guests who love the quiet of the woods but the comfortable luxury of great accommodation.

2023

Heart of the Forest

Ten years since our launch, we continue to innovate and win awards in the field. In 2022, we opened the Zen Garden and fitness space and won the "Best Boutique Guesthouse" award for the fourth time at the TopHotel gala.

Rare place. Crazy relaxing. In the middle of the forest. Perfect getaway location. Fresh air, very good food - exquisite cuisine sometimes. Very modern touches in a very natural place. The staff is nice and always there willing to help. Had a great time! No phone reception but I found this to be a plus for our 3 days stay. Wi-fi is available all around the property. Go there and you won't regret it! And thank you Sebastian for the great forest hike/tour!

Eugen D. - Google

What a great experience to have in Romania. This is definitely comfortable luxury - from the experience of getting to the the location, to the design of the chalet, the interior of the rooms and the gastronomy. Loved every moment spent here.

Raluca V. - Google

We’ve organised our wedding here and I must say everything turned out to be perfect. Our expectations were high and they managed to surprise us and delivered even better! Everyone on site went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Lovely staff, clean rooms, and great food! There is no phone signal around but the wifi was good. For us this wasn’t a problem and I actually thought it’s a good way of disconnecting and relaxing. It’s been great collaborating with such a young, open minded and passionate team.

Lavinia S. - Google

We have been at Hadar Chalet for a wedding event and it was fabulous. The place it is just charming with the wilderness perfectly dressing the surroundings of the chalet. The rooms were very cosy, simple but elegant with all the modern comfort. The food was delicious with traditional Romanian dishes and some healthy mediterenean accents. They served a great combination of meat and vegetables. I loved their wine selection - probably the best Romanian wines. The staff is very helpful, polite and pro-active in meeting the guests needs and wishes. I think that only after a couple of days here Hadar Chalet quickly became my favorite place now. I can only wish we come back soon here.

Crini L. - Google

Hadar Chalet is just perfect! The location is superb, you can truly enjoy nature, the chalet is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need (including a pool, tennis court, game room, books), the food is great and the personnel is extraordinary and they work as a team to provide the best services while being kind and joyful all the time. Thanks to them we had a great experience!

Group Leader - Tripadvisor

I usually don't write positive reviews as 5*, only if it is truly what I feel; places such as this one are expected to have their service at certain level, and superb experience is something that is the norm. As someone who travels all over the world for work (and not only) and having had the fortune to see and stay in top quality locations with outstanding services, Hadar Chalet is one of the best in Romania, my native country.

Tripadvisor User

The team building we organized at Hadar Chalet came out perfectly. Hadar Chalet is one of the few locations which convinced me that our experience there deserves a 5 * review. This little corner of paradise charged us all with energy and good vibes. Everything was excellent: the way we were greeted, the professional staff, the fast response time to our demanding people, exquisite food. Everything was up to par and everybody went above and beyond to meet our expectations. Every interaction we had with the staff, especially with Raluca and Sebastian, convinced us more that we made the right choice in choosing Hadar Chalet for our team building. We will definitely look forward to collaborating with them in the future.

Group Leader - Tripadvisor
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