FRIENDLY 'WEEDS'... HARVESTING AND PROCESSING
Walk to discover the secrets of wild plants. Recognition, collection and processing.
Duration
2 Hours
Organiser
Consortium ASSOCIAZIONE VALLE DEL CARPINA

Our association promotes, organizes and plans tailor-made thematic, enogastronomic, historical-artistic and sporting in this unspoilt corner of Umbria.

The Carpina Valley is an unexplored oasis in the northern part of the Umbria region, on the border with the Marches and at a short distance from Tuscany. The area is rich in history and traditions that can be also perceived among local people. Thre you can enjoy pleasant stays discovering a new culture and admiring a wild nature. After a journey through hills and valleys you arrive in Pietralunga, an ancient village with a small community.   Once there  you will soon have the feeling of being in a place with a past still alive. The simple and  humble people there are strongly linked to their traditions, they are  very hospitable and are pleased to share with you their everyday life even for a short period. Here are some definitions for the Carpina Valley: The Valley of Colours. For the peculiarity of its natural environment. The Spring and Autumn seasons portray landscapes with a unique variety of colours, You can  admire them by participating to the leaf peeping activities guided by experts. The Valley of Flavours. In the Farmholidays and country houses, once ancient farms and country inns,  you can now enjoy genuine food prepared by skilled housewives following  recipes handed down from generations: handmade pasta, torta sul panaro (a traditional flat bread),  pork products following ancient processing methods and gnocchi made with the precious white potato grown on the land of Pietralunga The Valley of Crafts It will be exciting for you to be part of a community where ancient crafts are preserved and are still alive in the old worhshops of blacksmith or in the seasonal activities of peasants. The  Valley of Scents The White Truffle, the Summer Truffle and the Bianchetto flavour dishes all year round. Wild fruit such as cherries and blackthorns are processed to make delicious liqueurs The Valley of Silence A sense of peace and quiet atmosphere has surrounded for centuries this territory. Lots of Pilgrims choose to stop and rest in the Village, that is an intermediare stage of the religious Franciscan Way going  fron Assisi to La Verna   We  can offer itineraries combining the various activities of the Carpina Valley and following your specific interests and requirements.  

Continue

With a nature expert you will be introduced to the most secret world of nature. A walk to recognise the plants, shrubs and flowers that you did not know are allied to our health and well-being. Tales, myths and legends will accompany you during this unique experience. You will be able to collect the various essences and, on your return, process them to create a product or object.

What is included

Guided walk, essence collection, processing and a complimentary product

Program
2 Hours

The experience begins with a meeting with a nature expert who will take you on a special nature trail. You will learn about many plants, herbs, flowers and shrubs and all their benefits and possible uses for wellness and in the kitchen. Many stories will be told between mythology, fairytale and reality. You will do the harvesting yourself and then on your return you will participate in the transformation into a product that you will take home as a memento of the experience.

Contact
Telephone
Fax
Address
Vocabolo Carubano, 53 (06026) Pietralunga PG