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Palagina inaugurates its "borgo agricolo": a new agri-campsite dedicated to rural life

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Located in Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Palagina is a historical estate overlooking the Chianti hills and immersed in over 100 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods: a place steeped in nature, learning and local heritage. On Saturday 4 October, the site was proud to inaugurate "borgo agricolo": a new area that is sure to enrich the current accommodation, which consists of a residence dating back to the 15th century, a farmhouse (the "cascina"), three flats (the Belvedere farmhouse, the fruit house and the Margherita villa), a honey room and an educational farm. The event was attended by the company's management, along with representatives of local and regional institutions and the University of Florence; the ribbon-cutting ceremony was accompanied by basket-weaving workshops, honey tastings, planting and pumpkin carving.

Unique in the Tuscan hospitality landscape, the agricultural village is an agri-campsite offering 12 glamping options. The exterior of each accommodation unit pays homage to a rural profession – from blacksmiths to greengrocers, to beekeepers and beyond – inviting guests to rediscover the slow, authentic pace of the countryside. Thanks to the tools and utensils from the nearby Museum of Rural Civilisation in Gaville, the accommodation also tells the tale of the age-old traditions, knowledge, and arts that have shaped the history of this area, recreating the life of a small rural community.

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In addition to experiencing the themed accommodation, guests can participate in workshops and educational activities in close contact with nature, guided by local artisans and farmers: from tending the vegetable garden to meeting the bees, through to bottling and labelling wine and oil; furthermore, seasonal themed events are organised each month, inspired by rural life.

Giulia Rimini, General Manager of Palagina

"The borgo agricolo is founded on several core values: simplicity, connection with the land, and the beauty of artisan crafts. It is a special project that aims to offer our guests not only a comfortable stay, but an authentic and transformative experience, capable of combining tourism, tradition and education.

Palagina, and especially the agricultural village, represents a meeting point between travellers and the businesses in the surrounding area, strengthening visitors' bond with the land and showcasing local excellence."

Valerio Pianigiani, major of Figline e Incisa Valdarno

"The inauguration of the agricultural village represents a significant moment for our area. This project innovatively enhances our rural traditions, combining sustainable tourism, education, and the recovery of the historical memory of the farming trades that have long characterised our land. Palagina therefore represents a virtuous example of how to do business while respecting the local roots, offering visitors an authentic experience of rural life in Chianti and contributing to the economic and cultural development of our municipality. This project is looking to the future while respecting the past, establishing new harmony between the agricultural and tourist vocations of our area."

Sergio Redaelli, CEO of Crippaconcept

"Palagina is the pinnacle of open-air hospitality, where sustainability, architecture, and nature come together to create a welcoming and conscientious setting. The mobile homes designed for Palagina are part of an ecosystem that prioritises land, knowledge and memory, bringing the area into the future."

Professor Silvio Menghini PhD, Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI) at the University of Florence.

"The University of Florence oversaw the design of the agricultural element of the agri-campsite, allowing Palagina guests to experience a stay in direct contact with agricultural work and to enjoy its fruits. In the agricultural village, they are not mere spectators, but active participants. This immersive experience is not only elevating the quality of the company's facilities, but also helping to raise awareness of the social and environmental values embodied by local farming traditions, while simultaneously enhancing and promoting the region."