Six acres of farm land in the hills of Chianni — olive groves, strawberry fields and forest, grown without pesticides and open to our guests.
The land
The six acres surrounding our farmhouse are largely forest. Depending on the season, you can wander through the woods and pick wild berries or mushrooms. On the cultivated part of the land we grow vegetables, keep fruit trees and chickens, and tend a large strawberry field. A little farther from the house, several olive groves stretch across the hillside.
As a family, we focus on living and eating healthily — which means no pesticides on our crops or trees. And yes, that means every season at least one crop fails. But there is always another that thrives, and that is the beauty of nature. If a problem can’t be solved naturally, we simply let the plants be.
Until the 1970s, the Fabbri family also tended vineyards here, in the woods. The vines are now completely overgrown and reclaimed by the forest, but the outlines are still visible. One day, we would love to bring back the Colombana grape — a variety that grows so well in this area.
La fattoria didattica
We believe it’s essential to pass traditions on to younger generations — especially those that risk being lost in today’s fast-changing world. That’s why we invite local schools to visit our farm, so children can experience what it’s like to work with crops, soil, and livestock, much as their grandparents once did.
Are you a school in the area, or a family staying with us soon? Get in touch and we’ll tell you which activities we can arrange for the kids.
