Ciao Serena!

Hello, I’m Serena and I invite you to rediscover the natural traditions and remedies passed down through generations, using the gifts of nature and the wisdom of Nonna. Since I was little, I have nurtured a deep curiosity for wild herbs and their traditional uses, taught to me by my grandmother, who learned from her grandmother. From grandmother to granddaughter, this knowledge has continued through generations, and today my hope is to help keep these traditions alive through my studies in naturopathy and by sharing these sensory experiences with you to discover the properties and unique characteristics of the herbs that surround us. In the past, plants accompanied the most important moments of life — from birth to everyday wellbeing — helping to nourish and care for both body and soul. This is a way to reconnect with the natural wisdom of the past, to slow down, and continue preserving these beautiful secrets of nature and Italian tradition. I can’t wait to share my beautiful town of Laino Borgo and all the glorious surrounding nature with you!

Experiences

Wild Herbs & Traditions

Starts at 20€

An experience to rediscover the connection between nature and traditional remedies. During this guided walk, Serena will accompany you along beautiful natural paths, sharing the ancient knowledge passed down by her grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Starting from the village of Laino Borgo and moving towards untouched nature, you will learn to recognise wild herbs and understand their traditional uses. Through a sensory experience, you will discover the scents, colours and subtle details of the plant world, reconnecting with the rhythms of the earth. An invitation to slow down, observe and be amazed by the richness of nature. Location: Laino Borgo, Calabria (54.8km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Guided nature walk. Wild herb recognition. Introduction to the traditional uses of plants.

Nonna’s Remedies

Starts at 32€

A journey to rediscover the wisdom of Nonna. In this experience, Serena will guide you through the world of local and seasonal plants, sharing their traditional uses and benefits just as they were passed down through generations by her grandmother and great-great-grandmother. You will learn to recognise wild herbs and understand their properties through their characteristics, rediscovering their natural role in everyday wellbeing. A celebration of traditional herbal know-how and the preservation of ancient knowledge. Location: Laino Borgo, Calabria (54.8km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Informative session on local and seasonal plants. Introduction to the traditional uses and benefits of wild herbs. Stories of ancient herbal practices passed down from Nonna. Opportunity to explore specific curiosities or interests on request. A small natural keepsake to take home.

Ancient Wisdom, Natural Perfumes

Starts at 50€

Discover perfumes of the past, inspired by the ancient wisdom of natural traditions taught by Nonna. In this experience, Serena will guide you through traditional perfume-making techniques. During the workshop, you will create your own personal blend, guided by your senses and emotions. You will learn to recognise the notes that attract you most and those that least represent you, creating a fragrance that reflects your personality and lifestyle. At the end of the experience, you will take home your own natural perfume — a fragrant memory of your journey into the world of nature and tradition. Location: Laino Borgo, Calabria (54.8km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Introduction to ancient natural perfume-making techniques. Preparation of a solarised water enriched with essential oils and floral waters, following traditional practices. A personalised natural fragrance to take home.

The Transformation of Herbs

Starts at 26€

The ancient art of transforming plants into natural cures. Together with Serena, you will begin with a walk through the forest, gathering wild herbs along the way. You will then make your way to the mini workshop, where you will discover the traditional distillation process using a classic alembic still. You will learn how aromatic waters and natural essences are obtained from plants, while exploring their uses and properties. Through scents, vapours and storytelling, you will experience the physical, emotional and sensory benefits of herbs, rediscovering an ancient wisdom passed down from Nonna that unites nature and tradition. Location: Laino Borgo, Calabria (54.8km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Guided walk through the forest. Seasonal wild plant gathering. Introduction to traditional distillation and the extraction process of aromatic waters and natural essences. Exploration of the uses and properties of locally grown plants.

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