Hike through nature, across meadows, olive tree groves and vineyards to search and pick wild herbs, a deeplyrooted tradition in the Garfagnana region of the Serchio Valley. Our guide will show you how to recognize the herbs and appreciate their healing properties. Enjoy the spectacular views and breath in the fresh crisp air.

Our woodlands change and transform with every new season – our guide will help you to discover the
unexpected, an imprint left by a wild animal, the scent of a mountain flower, the colours of forest fruits. Let your senses guide you across the myriad landscapes to search for the best glimpses of the mountain, hamlets and valley below. Snap your own photos and keep the memories alive.

An interactive lesson with our experienced chef to learn about the ancient flavours of our lands and discover our local culinary traditions, rich in taste and simple in ingredients. Soups and broths take a leading role in our winter cuisine. Enjoy your dish in front of a logfire.

A fast and ecological way to explore our territory while riding our E bikes, a mountain bike with assisted pedals. Seated on your silent two wheeler, start your guided adventure going uphill and downhill, through the paths and breathtaking landscapes of our Estate and beyond.

Water and land form a strong bond. A drop of water falling from a leaf, the jet that sets in motion the blades of a mill: our guide will walk and talk you through the stories of a Valley that has made water its principal energy source. Local trout farming, water mills and hydroelectric energy production.

Learn all about the Serchio Valley’s culinary traditions across the wild plants on our Estate. Our guide will walk you through our vegetation to observe and enjoy the botanic wonders. A unique sensorial experience. Tasting option at the Locanda to follow. From wild garlic and asparagus to wild chicory and fennel.

Take a fascinating experience through time – start your journey with a personal tour of the home and hamlet (now Museum) of one of Italy’s most famous poets, Giovanni Pascoli. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere that inspired him to write his most famous poetry. The tour will continue within the Estate around Pascoli’s much loved fireplace with more stories and traditions of our Valley to share …while sipping a glass of wine.