Completely yours
We never book two events on the same day. You will not hear someone else’s music over yours, and you will not share the car park. The venue is yours from morning to morning.
Event venue · Joița, just outside Bucharest
Where stories take root
Four thousand square metres of quiet, solid timber structures raised from nothing, and one event per day. Built for 60 guests at most — few enough that everyone fits round one table.
- One event per day
- Just outside Bucharest
- Up to 60 guests
- Indoor + outdoor
0 guests, maximum capacity
0 of grounds, all yours
0 event per day
0 spaces that flow together
Why Roots194
Close, but far away
You are in Joița before a playlist finishes. Near enough that guests arrive without a fuss, far enough that you cannot hear the city.
Built, not dressed up
Everything is solid timber, raised beam by beam. This is not a hall hidden behind drapes — it is a structure that looks good empty, and in photographs, at any hour.
Your suppliers, your call
We do not impose catering, photography or music. Bring the team you trust, or we will recommend people we have worked with. No hidden commissions.
The spaces
Four spaces that flow into each other
Woodland, lawn, gazebo and pavilions — all a few steps apart. Ceremony on the lawn, dinner under the pavilions, the long conversations in the gazebo. Nobody gets in a car to move between them.
The woodland
The corner with the oldest trees on the property. Shade all day, and in the afternoon the light comes through the branches — this is where the photographs happen, without anyone asking. In the evening we string lights between the trunks.
The lawn
The open ground at the centre of the site, level and mown. Room for the ceremony, for afternoon games, or for one long table under open sky. The grass is kept all season, not just on the day.
The gazebo
The timber structure at the edge of the woodland, roofed and open on the sides. Good for a welcome drink, for the bar, or simply for those who want to sit down and talk away from the music.
The pavilions
Two adjoining covered structures that take every guest at one table. The sides close when the weather asks for it and open completely when it does not. This is where you eat and dance.
Events
One place, many ways to use it
Every kind of event needs something different. We adapt to you, not the other way round.
Weddings & christenings
Ceremony on the lawn, dinner under the pavilions, dancing until morning. A wedding of up to 60 guests, where you actually get to talk to everyone. The venue is yours for 24 hours, not six.
- Access from 10:00 for setup
- Bridal room
- No closing time
- Next-day brunch, optional
Corporate & team-building
Offsites, training days, team days. Leave the office without losing a day to travel.
- 500 Mbps internet
- Projector and flipchart
- Breakout spaces
- VAT invoice
Private parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, small christenings, family meals. Hire by the half day if that is all you need.
- Half day available
- Fire pit
- Kitchen at your disposal
- No corkage fee
Workshops & photo shoots
Courses, retreats, shoots. Genuinely good natural light and genuine quiet — not "quiet for the edge of town".
- Excellent natural light
- Reduced weekday rate
- Tables and chairs included
- Early access
How it works
From first question to the day itself
- 01
Check availability
The calendar on this site is live. You see straight away whether your date is free — no waiting on an email.
- 02
Send the request
Fill in a few details. Your date is held provisionally the moment you do, so nobody takes it while we talk.
- 03
We talk, and you visit
We call within 24 hours. We meet at the venue, show you everything and answer your questions.
- 04
Confirm with a deposit
We sign the contract, you pay 30%, and the date is yours. The balance is due seven days before.
Packages
Clear rates, no surprises
We hire out the venue; we do not sell compulsory packages. Bring your own suppliers or we will recommend ours. The rates below are indicative and confirmed once we have spoken.
Half day
from —per event
Six hours, morning or evening. Suited to workshops, photo shoots, small christenings or daytime parties.
- 6 hours of access
- One space of your choice
- Tables and chairs
- Parking
- Cleaning included
Full day
from —per event
The venue is yours from morning until the following morning. The package almost every wedding chooses.
- 24-hour access
- All spaces
- Bridal room
- No closing time
- Cleaning included
- On-site coordinator
Corporate
on requestper day
For companies: VAT invoice, standard contract, working facilities and the option to book several days.
- 500 Mbps internet
- Projector and flipchart
- Breakout spaces
- Catering on request
- VAT invoice
- Multi-day bookings
Rates exclude catering, styling and sound. We charge no corkage and impose no suppliers.
Availability
See what’s open
The calendar below shows available dates in real time. Pick a day, tell us a little about the event, and we confirm within 24 hours.
…
- Available
- Partly booked
- Booked
Pick a date from the calendar to continue.
Request sent
We've provisionally held your date. We'll confirm within 24 hours.
FAQ
What everyone asks
How many guests fit?
Up to 60 guests. This is not a venue for large weddings and we never wanted it to be: at 60 people everyone fits at the same table under the pavilions, leaving the lawn and woodland free for the ceremony and for sitting out. For groups under 20, the gazebo alone is enough — it feels far more intimate.
Can I bring my own caterer?
Yes, and we charge nothing extra for it. There is a service kitchen with fridges, sinks and prep space. If you do not already have someone, we will share a list of people we have worked with and genuinely recommend.
Is there accommodation?
Not on site. We do have arrangements with three guesthouses five to ten minutes away by car, which hold rooms for our events. We put you in touch once your date is confirmed.
What happens if it rains?
Every event has a rain plan agreed in advance. The ceremony can move under the pavilions or into the gazebo in under 30 minutes, and our team handles it without asking. You will not be making decisions in the rain.
How late can we go?
There is no closing time on the full-day package. We are far enough from neighbours that the music disturbs no one. The half-day package runs for six hours.
Come and see the place
Photographs help, but they do not tell the whole story. Book a visit and decide once you are standing in it.