Category Archives: Relaxation in Nature
WALKS IN TUSCANY AND WORKSHOPS ON THE FARM
AS A MEMBER OF THE TUSCAN ASSOCIATION OF BIODIVERSITY & AGRICULTURE, WE ARE DOING OUR PART TO PROMOTE NATURE IN THE NAME OF RELAXATION AND FUN!! All of our nature walks begin at our local train station called ‘Sieci’. You can take a regional train from the Central Train Station in Florence (called ‘Santa Maria Novella’) to Sieci. Long walk: The longest walk we offer is 4 hours by foot, where we walk the ring Monteloro in the woods. Medium walk: We offer a medium length walk in the woods which is a total of 3 hours. Short walk: Our shortest
ANCIENT RECIPES MADE ON THE FARM ONCE AGAIN
“Departing from the chaos of the city, from the routines of the office, the home, the housework, etc. is a real necessity. For those like myself who are fortunate to live on the coast, sometimes it’s enough to simply take a walk by the sea. But sometimes we need to find an isolated place, surrounded by greenery, rows of olive trees, and where hens wander around in the vineyards between the grazing sheep. Last Sunday I went to visit a friend whom I had not seen for a few years. The last time we saw each other was at the
COUNTRY MUSIC IN THE TUSCAN HILLS
Would you like to attend a live concert of country, Irish, folk or rock music on a farm in Tuscany? The Fattoria dell’Orto degli Ulivi collaborates with the American singer-songwriter, guitarist and violinist, Lucia Comnes, from San Francisco, California, known for her mix of American, Irish, Folk and Rock music. His new album “Love Hope & Tyranny” consists of 13 original songs You can see her music videos at www.luciacomnes.com
NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION ON THE FARM
On September 21, 2014, The Fattoria dell’Orto degli Ulivi in collaboration with “I menestrelli del gusto e della poesia” (Association of Minstrels of Poetry & Good Taste), are hosting a National Poetry Competition. Schedule as follows Ore 10.00: Agriculture and Poetry: open-air farmers market with regional agricultural products for sale Ore 12.00: Presentation “Perceiving the heart through the hands” by the Reiki Teacher, Maria Basile Ore 14.00: Presentation by ARCA Association (Research of Cardiac Arrhythmia) and a practical demonstration of CPR by Croce Azzurra (Blue Cross) volunteers Ore 14.00: Green Workshops for children with the teacher Elena Torrini Ore 15.00: Truffle mushroom
Sound healing on the farm in harmony with nature
Sounds such as the powerful vibration of the gong, the harmonic sounds of Tibetan bells and chanting, and the evocative sounds of nature, are all part of an archetypal and primordial code, a universal language capable of awakening inner harmony in the depths of the human soul. Sound Healing on the Farm is a workshop dedicated to listening and transformation. Through harmonic sounds and vibrations in the environment the leaders help participants create a bridge between different thresholds of attention and dimensions of being. Participants of the workshop usually lie on a mat, with a blanket and pillow, in order
Barter on the farm: simplicity in nature
On 25 May 2014, the Fattoria dell’Orto degli Ulivi will open its doors and welcomes you to the event “Barter on the Farm“. You can have your goods to barter on straw bales and towels for the olive harvest. FUN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE DAY: Garden Workshop: collect seed pods in exchange for planting other vegetables. Yoga Workshop: take a yoga class in the olive grove in good company of the sheep in exchange for what you have brought to offer. Cooking Classes: learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking in exchange for raw materials and