Agriturismo Pizzicalaluna

In Pianoro, in theBolognese Apennines, along the Futa road in the direction of Florence, far from the frenetic rhythms of daily life, the Pizzicalaluna farmhouse is located within an estate of about 18.6 hectares.

It is the ideal place to rediscover one's psychophysical well-being. Courses in mindfulness, bioenergetics, motivational counseling talks and sensory paths in the woods are organized.

It will be possible to relax in the swimming pool.

It is possible to organize team-building, events, parties, tastings of local products and regional wines , as well as special customized cocktails.

Animals are welcome, they will be pampered as at home and can play together with the owner's dogs.

The farm currently consists of a house of about 400 square meters, which has become a space to be shared with those who want to discover the beauty of the surrounding area, its history and its flavors. From the adaptation of a family farmhouse to an agritourism, three apartments were born with one or two bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen, a mini suite and a double bedroom with private bathroom.

The Rosa Spina apartment has a separate entrance and is located on the ground floor: it is ideal for guests with physical disabilities. It has two double bedrooms, one of which also has a sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and a large fully equipped kitchen . Finally, it has a small garden and a barbecue for exclusive use. Ideal for those in wheelchairs, groups of friends or large families.

The Melograno apartment is located on the second floor and has two rooms with double beds, one of which has a rollaway bed, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with shower. Ideal for friends, couples or families.

The Fiore d'Angelo mini-apartment is located on the second floor and has alarge terrace with enchanting views of the hills and the pool area, which in the evening gives suggestive plays of light. Room, bathroom with large shower and kitchen area with single bed. Ideal for couples, single travelers or business.

The Malvarosa mini suite is our flagship suite. Four-poster bed, all wood-paneled bathroom equipped with a large Jacuzzi, romantic little balcony from which to admire the valley and the starry sky. Ideal for couples and all those who wish to take care of themselves by treating themselves to a little gem.

The Wild Orchid double room is located on the second floor and has a bathroom with a large shower. It has a large desk ideal for both business and those who want quiet and relaxation.

Each apartment or room has a TV and refrigerator as well as air conditioning and/or heat pumps.

The ground floor houses the master kitchen and a large multipurpose room also used for breakfast on two levels with a striking fireplace for enjoying autumn evenings perhaps with friends sipping a good local wine or simply reading a book in complete tranquility.

An in-ground swimming pool is located in the garden in front of the porch at the entrance to the farmhouse and is surrounded by a large equipped relaxation area. A children's playground, an archery training range and a dartboard are also available.

Four-legged friends are welcome.

To regain one's mental and physical well-being, Pizzicalaluna organizes:

- Piloga (Pilates Yoga): as an experience of wholeness and harmonization of body movement with breathing;

- Mindfulness classes: to gain awareness in the present moment by knowing how to direct attention;

- Relaxation techniques: to manage one's level of well-being and experience feelings of pleasant relaxation;

- Stress management sessions: science and meditation team up to reduce the effects of acute or emotional stress;

- Motivational counseling talks: helping conversation about change, empathic listening sessions. Deep, patient, authentic, attuned and judgment-free listening modalities;

- Water gymnastics: aerobic activity in time to music to energize the body as a whole;

- Groups for mindful eating: rediscovering the pleasure of enjoying what you eat and nourishing yourself with care;

- Groups for children "Let's get to know nature": discover the beauty of nature through the eyes of children;

-"Play&Learn" children 's groups: learning English by playing outdoors.

The cleaning of part of the forest has allowed the reopening of old trails, which have now become attractive educational, nature and sports trails. Holistic trails are presented in an educational session in the multipurpose room, and later in a "PraticAbile" session where the entire outdoor area will be used, starting from the park, passing through the vegetable garden and slowly entering the forest.

Trips are organized with the help of professional guides, discovering the beauty of the area, seminars under the banner of psycho-body well-being and nature trails. On the farm it is possible to practice archery, fit walking, Nordic walking, orienteering, dog trekking and mountain biking. Other activities include courses and/or seminars in landscape painting, typical cuisine, photography of rural landscapes, bioenergetics, and medicinal herbs.

Places to visit near the farmhouse include the Parco dei Gessi Bolognesi and the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa, the scenic Monte delle Formiche, on which stands the medieval sanctuary of Santa Maria di Zena. Bologna is 17 km away, Ravenna 90 km, and Florence 100 km.