Small-Group Reggio Emilia Farm Experience: Food & Rural Life

This experience, created in collaboration with Agricola Villa Canali, invites travellers to explore the traditions and innovations of rural life in Emilia-Romagna through hands-on activities, tastings, and encounters with local producers.

The day begins with a guided tour of the farm, where guests will explore the orchard, organic vegetable garden, spirulina cultivation facility, and the traditional vinegar cellar dedicated to producing Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia.

The experience includes a tasting break with local products and a convivial farm-style lunch, offering a genuine taste of Emilian countryside cuisine.

After this initial farmer’s tour, participants will take part in a Focus Experience, choosing a hands-on activity such as a cooking class, a garden workshop, a beekeeping experience, a spirulina workshop, or a laboratory dedicated to traditional balsamic vinegar.

• Cooking Class – Traditional Reggio Emilia Erbazzone: A hands-on cooking workshop dedicated to preparing erbazzone, the traditional savoury pie of Reggio Emilia. Guests may also experiment with a variation using spirulina.
• Garden Workshop – From Seed to Harvest: An immersive experience in the organic garden alongside the farm team. Depending on the season, you may participate in planting, harvesting, or caring for crops
• Bees & Pollinators Experience: Visit the farm’s beehives and discover the fascinating world of bees and their essential role in the ecosystem.
• Balsamic Vinegar Workshop: Visit the farm’s traditional vinegar cellar and take part in a hands-on workshop dedicated to balsamic vinegar production.
• Spirulina Experience: Explore the farm’s spirulina cultivation facility and discover the fascinating world of this nutrient-rich microalgae.
• ​​Full Immersion Experience: For a deeper experience, guests can choose the Full Immersion option, which includes two activities from the available experiences. The second activity takes place in the afternoon.

This immersive experience allows guests to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the authentic agricultural culture of the region.