The name 'Izvoarele de Leac' translates literally to 'Healing Springs'.
The monastery is located in the vicinity of the historic Curtea de Argeș area, a region significant to Romanian Orthodox heritage.
The mineral water collected at the site is widely cited by local visitors for its alleged therapeutic mineral composition.
The site maintains a traditional monastic layout consistent with Wallachian ecclesiastical architecture.
The church was established to provide a spiritual focal point for the surrounding remote rural community.
Cure Springs' Church, known locally as Mănăstirea Izvoarele de Leac, is a secluded monastic site situated in the Argeș County village of Vâlcelele, Romania. The location is centered around a natural mineral water spring believed by local traditions to possess healing properties. The complex functions as a religious retreat, featuring traditional Orthodox architectural elements and a sanctuary space. Pilgrims and visitors gather here to collect water from the springs, which are integrated into the monastery's daily religious life. The site is characterized by its rural setting, surrounded by wooded terrain that contributes to a quiet environment. As of August 2026, the monastery continues to operate as a religious site for prayer and meditation. Its layout emphasizes the connection between the church building and the adjacent, naturally flowing spring water.
The path leading from the main church toward the spring area offers the clearest view of the site's integration with the natural landscape.
Bring your own clean, durable containers if you intend to collect mineral water from the spring.
Expect to walk on uneven, natural terrain; wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Maintain a quiet demeanor as the site remains an active place of prayer for the monastic community.
Do not attempt to drive heavy vehicles or large RVs up the narrow, unpaved local access paths leading to the monastery.
Modest dress is required: women should have shoulders and knees covered, and men should wear long trousers; avoid loud conversations.
