aguniSeptember is a great month to get closer to the authentic life that characterizes a farm, taking advantage of the offers of the “3×2 Night Free in Farmhouses”, which sees the participation of over 300 wonderful facilities from September 1st to September 30th. For all guests, as well as the opportunity of saving, there are also many free activities to choose among, such as participation in farming activities, excursions, tastings of local products and access to the spa. Let’s find out some of the proposals of farmhouses that have joined the initiative!
1) Tasting of cold cuts and cheese byLake Garda

The Farmhouse Sangallo, just 12 km from Desenzano del Garda, consists of an old colonial farm dating back to the 18th century located near interesting tourist destinations of Lake Garda. Guests are accommodated in 8 independent rooms,

Garda Lake

Garda Lake

2 furnished apartments and have access to a traditional restaurant, a park with olive trees and two pretty courtyards. The surrounding grounds are planted with olive trees, corn and wheat, fruits and vegetables, in addition to the presence of a poultry farm and farmyard animals. Among the specialties not to be missed: the homemade tortelloni stuffed with ‘Bagoss’ cheese, the fresh tagliatelle with meat sauce or mushrooms, grilled meat, not to mention the homemade desserts!
OFFER 3X2 September: 3 nights stay (1 night free) inclusive of accommodation, breakfast and tasting of cold cuts produced on the farm and local cheese.

2) Excursions near Avellino in the spectacular landscapes of Tratturo Regio

The Farmhouse Sant’Elia is located in the hinterland of Campania, in the green hills of the Valley of Miscano, the old path of shepherds, in a pristine environment rich in flora and fauna, typical of the southern Apennines.

The heart of the farm is a rural building dating from the late 18th century, built entirely in local stone and recently restored. Of particular interest is the dining room with rock walls and the barrel vaults that give the entire environment a striking cave-like effect. The farm offers guests a delicious cuisine of original recipes based on authenticity and seasonality, by recovering ancient traditions of the country. They organize excursions, trekking and guided cultural tours in nature, the Tratturo Regio and at the discovery of the civilization of the Samnites, the necropolis, the ancient Via Appia Traiana.
OFFER 3X2 September: 3 nights stay (1 night free) and eco trekking activities, cultural tourism on Tratturo Regio

3) Typical dinner and extra virgin olive oil in Grosseto

The Farmhouse Gli Archi is a family-run farm located in the hills and surrounded by an olive grove on the borders of the Park of Maremma. Guests can stay in apartments

furnished in rustic Tuscan style. The farm rises in a privileged position close to the sea, the town and archaeological sites; available for guests: bicycles, playground, gym, library with fiction and books about the area. In the evening you can dine at the farm, eat with the owners and other guests at a communal table, a nice experience to meet new people. The cuisine is typical, sometimes with a contemporary touch, but always based on fresh, organic, local produce and lots of fun.
OFFER 3X2 September: 3 nights stay (1 night free), typical dinner and a complimentary package of extra virgin olive oil, main production

4) Horse riding and romantic dinner by Lake Trasimeno

The Farmhouse Restaurant Dogana is located in Umbria, in a romantic location overlooking the lovely Lake Tasimeno. The farm, which is also an educational farm of the WWF, is a true natural oasis, surrounded by a park of 20 hectares crossed by a beautiful bike path

Specialties at Farmhouse Restaurant Dogana

Specialties at Farmhouse Restaurant Dogana

and has a great horse riding center. Excellent restaurant, where chef Stefano Rutigliano will pamper and delight guests with the best Umbrian cuisine: antipasti, pappardelle with duck sauce and wild boar, roast meats and cakes. A great starting point for a visit to the islands of Lake Trasimeno, and then the Etruscan routes, with the museum and the tombs of Chiusi and Cortona. And again: a route to the Franciscan sanctuary of La Verna, and the great abbeys, or to discover the excellent local wines.
OFFER 3X2 September: 3 nights stay (1 night free), horseback riding and romantic dinner

5) Trekking in Aspromonte

The Farmhouse Agunì, with a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea, lies in the extreme south of the Italian peninsula, over the Aspromonte, where the Apennine Mountains plung into the Ionian Sea, where the land evokes the ancient traces of Magna Grecia.

Delicious breakfast at Farmhouse Agunì

Delicious breakfast at Farmhouse Agunì

The farmhouse has been lovingly restored, with the use of local materials. In close proximity to various places that are worth a visit: the ancient and picturesque village with the castle, the Rocca; the remains of the synagogue of Bova Marina of the 4th century AD. Agunì is just 6 km from the sea of the Ionian Coast characterized by the special microclimate that permits the unique cultivation of Bergamot and the coasts where sea turtles nestle. The farm is equipped with solar panels for hot water supply, photovoltaic panels for the production of electricity, air conditioning. The Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes that go back to the old peasant recipes, expresses great care for local products, a wide variety of flavors, aromas and colors that change in harmony with the changing seasons.
OFFER 3X2 September: 3 nights stay (1 night free), and guided trekking in Aspromonte