Dracula must have been "that Voivode Dracula who won his name against the Turk, over the great river on the very frontier of Turkey-land. The Draculas were, says Arminius, a great and noble race, though now and again were scions who were held by their coevals to have had dealings with the Evil One. They learned his secrets in the Scholomance, amongst the mountains over Lake Hermanstadt, where the devil claims the tenth scholar as his due. In the records are such words as 'stregoica'—witch, 'ordog,' and 'pokol,' and in one manuscript this very Dracula is spoken of as wampyr." This mansion has 8 bedrooms, a restaurant, relaxation areas, and an ornate fireplace. 

This thematic house is a tribute to Bram Stoker, the man who started everything. It has two bedrooms, one apartment and one living room with kitchenette. The interior will look exactly as Bram Stoker would have wanted.

This cafe will be one of the main attractions of the village. Set on the incline of the property, directly overlooking Bran Castle, it will be a place for story telling, good food, great drinks, and even better friendships.

This thematic house has three bedrooms and one living room with kitchenette. We all know that Whitby is a landmark for vampire enthusiasts and want to bring a piece of it to Dracula Village. The interior will take you straight into a British legend.

Mina and Lucy were best friends, so we decided to build a duplex that would please them. Each house has two bedrooms upstairs and one living room with kitchenette downstairs. In our vision, the houses are guarded by a ranger to protect them from Dracula’s evil presence…just in case he decides to drop in for a snack :).

Bela Lugosi was the first actor to play Count Dracula in the original 1931 film. This small house will have two bedrooms, one living room with kitchenette and a fireplace. The interior will highlight Bela's character and inspire guests to write, read and relax.

This is a tough looking house, exactly like Abraham van Helsing. A double duplex, each house has two bedrooms upstairs and one living-room with kitchenette downstairs. Of course, Dracula will never dare to enter!

This house will serve as a studio-workshop where the famous Romanian traditional blouse "ie" and various handmade wooden products will be made, displayed and sold. Here, our visitors can give the craft a try for themselves or just watch and buy. 

This house is over 40 years old and will be restored on a tight budget or on a more generous budget. It is located in a more intimate place, having its own front and back yard. You'll love the view from here, as it has a direct view over Bran Castle. 

We also have the best team do make this project a reality: 

Dacre Stoker, the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and author of Dracula's sequel, "Dracula the Un-dead." 

Gabriel Henegar, the only architect in the world designing buildings in the old Bran style. Here is footage of him working on the plans for Dracula Village.

Sabin, an entrepreneur running a dairy farm. He’ll be in charge of providing guests with fresh cheese - making sure we’re eating healthy.

Daniel, who is our IT specialist, also works for Royal Caribbean. 

Radu, an entrepreneur with over 10 years' experience who has raised more than 8 million euros in start-up funding and community development.  

We’re pretty sure our project will hit some bumps along the way, not least bureaucratic challenges and booking issues. Construction bureaucracy may slow us down but only Dracula himself could actually stop us from fulfilling this dream! We have experience with navigating European Union grant bureaucracy and, given that most of the buildings are small, we’re confident we’ll be welcoming our first guests by the end of 2017. To thank you for your support, we’re going to create a booking application for our Indiegogo backers. This will ensure that you will have priority in scheduling a great Dracula-themed vacation with us!

We’d really appreciate your support in promoting our project. There is a huge number of Dracula fans out there who would love to know what we’re up to!

Location

Dracula Village is located in Bran Village, Brasov County in the Transylvania region of Romania. 

The property of Dracula Village is surrounded by high mountains and is on a plateau directly overlooking Bran Castle.

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FAQ

1. Why should I go to Dracula Village?

We can give you three main reasons to come when the project is ready. First is the location itself. Our property is on Sohodol Hill in Bran, on a flat area with a gentle slope and a truly unique view. From the property you can admire the famous Bran Castle which is just a couple of minutes away by foot, and the stunning Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains which all are over 2,000 meters high. You can go hiking, biking and visit popular vampire sight-seeing destinations like Sighisoara citadel, the birth place of Vlad the Impaler, or Poenari Fortress which was reinforced by Vlad. The second reason is the houses we’re planning to build, designed by a very talented architect called Gabriel Henegar- the only architect working in the old Bran style. Our houses are designed to replicate those existing at the time Bram Stoker wrote Dracula, allowing you to step dramatically back to his day and age. The third reason is the knowledge you’ll be gaining by visiting us. Not only will you be able to visit the most important destinations for vampire fans, but you’ll get to learn the truth about Vlad the Impaler, the connection between the character of Dracula and Transylvania, and the relation between the fictional places from the Dracula novel and the real places in Transylvania, including the exact location of “Dracula's Castle.” Here’s a teaser, which our good friend Dacre Stoker revealed to us: Bram Stoker, while doing research for his book, happened upon a sketch of Bran Castle. He liked it so much that he used it as a source of inspiration to design the castle of his infamous Count Dracula. 

2. When can I book my vacation? 

We’ll send out an email as soon as our booking application is ready. You’ll be able to use the voucher we send you after you buy a perk to make a reservation. You will also have booking priority.

3. When will I receive my vacation voucher/s? 

You’ll receive your online vacation voucher by email after the Indiegogo campaign is over. As a security measure, we’ll ask you to show the mailed voucher at check-in.

4. How long does the vouchers last? 

The vouchers are valid up to 20 years after the inauguration of Dracula Village. 

5. Can the vouchers be sold or offered as a gift? 

Absolutely! This is one of the beauties of our campaign. Feel free to offer vacations in Dracula Village as presents or simply resell your vouchers.

6. How can I be sure that Dracula Village will be built? 

We are going to build it either all at once, if we raise enough money, or in phases, if we raise part of it. One thing we know for sure: this is our dream project and a guarantee we’ll be remembered among those ensuring the continuation of the Legend of Dracula. In the best case scenario, we’ll build the village as shown on the map. In the worst case scenario, if we raise only a few bucks, we’ll use the money to rehabilitate the Old House. This way, you’ll still have the chance to experience a Dracula vacation with us, enjoying all the amenities of the house and its location. 

7. Where is Dracula Village located? 

We’ve found the perfect location for Dracula Village: in Bran, Transylvania (Romania), on Sohodol Hill, overlooking Bran Castle just half a kilometer away. 

Check out a 360 made by our friend, Rusu Dumitru.

8. What kind of community am I getting myself into? 

You will become part of a select community of fans of everything related to Dracula. You’ll be able to sign-up for an account on our website www.DraculaVillage.com and meet fellow vampire friends. You’ll also be able to count yourself among our core group of friends and thus have access to discounted products like wooden crafts, Transylvanian products like the Romanian “ie” (blouse) and you’ll be among the first to hear of our latest special vacation packages. 

9. Is Dracula Village eco-friendly?

Since we are building it from scratch, we are considering green solutions to keep the village as off the grid as possible. For example, we want to use solar panels, heating pumps, isolation made from wool and other eco-friendly materials.

10. What is the Dracula Village Wall of Fame?

We plan to create a Dracula Village Wall of Fame as a way to remember and thank our backers. This Wall will be made inside Prince Vlad Mansion, Harker Cafe or any of the houses, depending on how much we raise and the total number of our backers. Your name will thus stay in Dracula Village so that we will always remember who are the folks who made this project a reality!

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