This region is known for its pastoral and wealthy shepherd communities in the mountains to the southwest of Sibiu, previously under the jurisdiction of the ‘seat’ of Săliște; Jina, Poiana, Rod, Tilișca and Galeș. The wider region includes the lower villages in the foothills; Săcel, Sibiel, Orlat, Gura Râului, Rășinari and along Valea Sadului to include the villages of Sadu, Tălmăcel and Boița.