Between the garden and the woods, we learn from an agronomist the basics of how to recognize and safely use edible wild herbs.

An agronomist will be on hand to help you identify the numerous wild herbs that grow at La Buona Luna. You will be taken on a very easy and gentle walk along meadows, woods and gardens, through characteristic groups of houses, until you reach the shadow of a ghost castle. Books in hand, we will talk about how to use botanical keys, how to choose manuals and online resources, and what you need to know to recognize plants. Curiosities and suggestions on possible uses will accompany the discovery of each herb.

EXPERIENCE SUITABLE FOR:

Alone for a tailor-made course, as a couple for a relaxing and educational walk, with a small group of friends or with the family for an afternoon in touch with nature. Children are welcome at any age. The course is accessible to the disabled.

WHERE

Loc. Poggiolino di Battifolle 31, Castel San Niccolò (AR); 43.746947, 11.664837

WHEN

From March to October. Every day, booking required the day before. Meeting at 10.00 a.m. or 4.00 p.m. The experience lasts about two hours, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon or from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

DETAILS

10 a.m. – 10.15 a.m. reception and paperwork

10.15 – 12.15 Herb hunt

or

16:00 – 16:15 Reception and formalities

16,15 – 18,15 Herb hunt

PRICE:

15 € adults. 8 € children over 6 years, younger children do not pay.

For groups or families of more than 5 paying persons: 12 € adults, 6 € children.

WHO: 1 to 10 participants.

How to get there

From Florence:

Reach Pontassieve and from there the Consuma Pass; after the pass turn right at the first fork and immediately left, following the signs for Caiano. After leaving Caiano, a little further on, there is a fork to the left for Ristonchi and another to the right for Battifolle. Follow the signs for Battifolle and then turn right for Poggiolino.

From Arezzo:

Reach Strada in Casentino, follow the signs for Montemignaio until Rifiglio, from here take the road to the right for Caiano, and turn left at the fork for Battifolle and then right for Poggiolino.

TRAVEL TIPS

– Apericena at the Birrificio Agricolo La Campana d’Oro (Bibbiena) – beer tasting served with bruschetta with wild herbs.

– Overnight stay and practical workshops on the use of herbs at Bioagriturismo Lucatello (Pratovecchio Stia) and La Casetta delle Erbe (Bibbiena).

– Visit to the farms that cultivate and process medicinal herbs: Fattoria Cuore Verde (Castel Focognano), Fattoria di Selvoli, Il Colle dei Sogni (Bibbiena).

– For a truly ecological experience, you can reach us by bicycle: the route from Rifiglio to Vertelli passing by Poggiolino di Battifolle is very popular with cyclists.