Organic Farmhouse with Beekeeping on the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines

On the ridge of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines, at 274 metres above sea level, along the ancient road that once connected Florence to Ravenna via Faenza, stands this family-run organic farmhouse with a history dating back to the 1300s — of which the building's... See More

Organic Farmhouse with Beekeeping on the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines

On the ridge of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines, at 274 metres above sea level, along the ancient road that once connected Florence to Ravenna via Faenza, stands this family-run organic farmhouse with a history dating back to the 1300s — of which the building's characteristic tower form, recently restored in exposed stone, is a probable witness. Immersed in a green and harmonious landscape, just a short distance from the Lamone river and a few kilometres from Brisighella — named among Italy's 100 Most Beautiful Villages — the property offers rooms and an apartment with exposed beams, wrought-iron beds and antique-style furnishings, breakfasts with home-produced organic honey and jams, seasonal dinners with Romagnol dishes on request, and a certified organic beekeeping operation as the productive heart of the estate. The ideal destination for those seeking authenticity, silence and a genuine connection with the Apennine territory.

Stone, Beams and Views over the Lamone Valley

The property offers two double rooms, two triple rooms and one independent apartment. All accommodation is carefully furnished: ceilings with exposed wooden beams, wrought-iron beds and antique-style decor evoke the atmosphere of the historic 17th-century farmhouse. Rooms are located on the first floor or at garden level, each with an independent entrance and private bathroom. From the windows, guests enjoy a beautiful panoramic view over the valley, with vineyards, cultivated fields and woodland looking out over the Lamone river.

ICEA-Certified Organic Beekeeping: Honey as the Heart of the Estate

The productive soul of the estate is its organic beekeeping operation, certified by ICEA (Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification). The property produces a variety of organic honeys — acacia, linden, chestnut, sunflower, forest honeydew and wildflower — as well as artisan jams made from redcurrants, raspberries, blackberries, jostaberries and gooseberries. An activity that can be sensed in the very air, and discovered every morning at the breakfast table. For curious guests, a small educational facility on site offers guided visits to the beehives: an authentic experience for adults and children alike.

Organic Breakfast: Honey, Jams and Homemade Cake

Every morning guests are welcomed with a breakfast prepared using the estate's own products: organic honey in its many varieties, artisan fruit jams and homemade cake. A start to the day that tells the story of this place directly — genuineness, care and respect for the rhythms of nature.

Dinners by Reservation: Romagnol Cuisine with Estate Produce

From April to October, by reservation before 1:00 pm, the property offers dinners featuring traditional dishes made with estate or locally sourced products from organic or environmentally responsible farming. The menu follows seasonal cycles and can be adapted on request for vegetarians, those with coeliac disease, or anyone wishing to discover the cuisine enriched by the flavours of the estate's own honeys.

CAI Trails, the Lamone River and a Strategic Position Between Romagna and Tuscany

The property occupies a ridge-top position with panoramic views and is also reachable by train, alighting at the San Cassiano station 1.5 km along the SS 302. Nearby are numerous CAI hiking trails for walkers of all levels, the Lamone river for riverside walks, and the medieval village of Brisighella just 13 km away. The area's main destinations are all within comfortable reach:

• Brisighella (13 km): one of Italy's 100 Most Beautiful Villages, with its Rocca, Via degli Asini and thermal baths
• Marradi (8 km): the village of the poet Pascoli, famous for IGP chestnuts and the steam train
• Faenza (25 km): the city of ceramics and the Palio del Niballo
• Imola (24 km): home to the famous motor racing circuit and a historic centre
• Florence (73 km): the Renaissance, the Uffizi, the Cathedral
• Ravenna (65 km): UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine mosaics
• Bologna (80 km): the Asinelli Tower, the arcades and Emilian cuisine
• Casentino Forests National Park: excursions through some of the Apennines' most ancient woodland
• Po Delta (140 km): a unique natural area in Italy

Why choose this Farmhouse on the Romagnol Apennines?

Choosing this property means choosing an authentic, organic form of hospitality in a 14th-century farmhouse restored in exposed stone, where a passionate beekeeper pours into every jar of honey not just the work of her bees but her care for every guest. It's the ideal destination for:

• Those seeking silence and authenticity, in a medieval farmhouse on the Apennines with views over the Lamone and the surrounding woodland
• Honey and organic produce lovers, with one of Romagna's most carefully managed certified organic beekeeping operations
• Hikers and trekkers, with CAI trails on the doorstep and the Apennine forests within walking distance
• Couples looking for a romantic retreat, amid exposed beams, wrought iron and breakfasts with homemade jams
• Families with curious children, with guided educational visits to the beehives on the estate
• Those wanting to explore Romagna and Tuscany, with Brisighella, Faenza, Ravenna, Florence and Bologna all within an hour and a half

Come and discover the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines from a 14th-century farmhouse that smells of honey and history, with the Lamone river below and medieval villages on the horizon.