Description

Podere L'Apparita is an organic farm situated outside of Pomarance (Province of Pisa). Pomarance is geographically situated in the northern Maremma Tuscany, in an area called also Colline Metallifere (metalliferous hills), rich of woods, cliffs and  boraciferous soffiones.
The northern valley of the river Cecina has as cultural centre Volterra, with Etruscan origins, also rich of testimonies of the Roman culture, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The farm is situated in an altitude of 350 m above sea level, in the midst of the nature and the peace of the surrounding hills.
The farmland is stretching over about 60 ha, mainly cultivated with hard wheat and olives trees, cultivated with organic farming. Part of the farm are also animals such as dogs, cats and donkeys.

In the recently restored antique stone farmhouse,  are situated 4 rooms with private bathroom and living the owners Ambrogio and Anna. The house is facing the small village San Dalmazio, about 700 m away (here Carlo Cassola has set his novel  Il taglio del bosco).
Breakfast and dinner are served at the veranda, from where one can catch a glimpse of the imposing fortress Rocca Sillana. Cooking is mainly based on typical Tuscan recipes, with seasonal products from the organic vegetable garden. On request it is also possible to get Vegetarian cuisine.

In the garden underneath the house, a swimming pool (12 m x 6 m) with water softening through salt (without chlorine). Next to the pool another, smaller pool (4 m x 3 m) for children.
The clear waters of the nearby rivers (Pavone and Cecina) offer a refreshing relief on a hot day.
A short walk leads to the medieval village of San Dalmazio, where is also situated a Roman church, conserving even today a tabernacle of Della Robbia.

The Rocca Sillana (12th century),  erecting in a dominating position over the whole valley, can be reached over a 2 km walk. It is one of the most significant examples of Medici-fortresses and military renaissance architecture.  The parrish church Pieve di San Giovanni Battista dating back to the 12th century (500 m), conserves part of the Roman-Norman front. About 25 Km  away lies Volterra and in approximately one hour by car it is possible to reach places like San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Pisa and the Tyrrhenian coast. At Pomarance ( 7 Km) it is possible to make excursions on horseback or to take riding lessons. It is also possible to rent mountain bikes. About 5 km away can be found tennis courts and a wellness centre.

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