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"The Luxury of Silence"
... Always wished to take a holiday in the beautiful Italian
countryside of Umbria... Do you know us? Have you heard about
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La Casella is in constant evolution toward improving the level
of quality and service provided to its guests, being very careful to balance
such quality with the importance of preserving its natural habitat, culture,
artistic patrimony and bio-diversity.
The term ‘Eco-Luxury’ refers to the ‘production process’ of economic activities
that simultaneously promote a sustainable economy and elevated quality
standards.
When we speak of ‘elevated quality’ in the tourism sector, we refer to
constantly-evolving projects that aim at improving customer services,
architectural style and catering and offer special activities and ‘extras’
such as spas, fine cuisine, adventures, special activities, etc... We
are not thinking of ‘luxury’ as a ‘superfluous’ or merely expensive commodity
but use the term more in the sense of the original Latin word luxus, once
used to indicate an object that was more beautiful or precious than others
and would stimulate admiration and appreciation.
Many people do not approve of using the word ‘luxury’ in matters relating
to the environment, ecology and sustainability. They prefer the word ‘quality’,
but the quality inherent in a product or service relates more to the standardization
and procedural transformation required to create it.
A fast-food chain, for example, is organized according to stringent quality
standards but we would certainly not define it as a "luxury product".
The term ‘eco-luxury’ is used to distinguish authentically unique
products from those based on obsolete and non-sustainable models.
La Casella's Eco-Projects:
The "Cena nel bosco tradition"
A “dinner in the woods” is an event not to be missed that takes place
during the summer season from June to September. Be it on Horse-back or
on foot, the trekkers set off at sunset and arrive in the heart of the
woods where a candle-lit table and roaring wood fire awaits. Bruschetta,
Home made pasta, pecorino cheese, BBQ steaks and sausages are on the menu
accompanied by Umbrian wine and completed with grappa and limoncello.
The sound of the crickets and the hum of the fireflies are joined by a
rousing guitar and after a good sing along its time to remount and head
off back to La Casella, guided by moonlight. A Magical local and unique
experience for all ages.
La caccia alla volpe (The Simulated Fox Hunt)
During the winter months at La Casella the main event is the “Caccia alla
Volpe” or the “Fox Hunt”. But animal lovers can relax; there is no real
fox involved. The simulated fox hunt has all the elements of a hunt, but
with an expert rider in the role of “fox” with a tail attached to his
jacket. The Riders gather at 10am for breakfast (and grappa!) in the piazza
of the hotel and are reminded of the rules. The Master of the hunt, unmissable
in his red jacket, has been doing the hunt for 20 years and knows all
the routes for an exhilarating ride! After a short break for an aperitivo,
always with the fox in sight, the grand chase at the end takes place in
front of La Casella. The rider who is canny enough to grab the tail wins!
This twist of experience makes a cultural event continue without harming
the animals.
The philosophy of the horse
Horses and the countryside evoke images of freedom; of galloping steeds
over rolling hills: however this romantic view that we have of 18th century
cavaliers clashes all too often with reality of the damage it causes,
both to the countryside invaded by inconsiderate riders, and to the horse
which is treated as if it were a quad bike. Horses can be ridden in the
countryside if we understand the correct dynamics needed that allows the
horse to support the weight of the rider whilst maintaining fit and healthy
and if we teach those who, these days, don’t live in the country to respect
the pathways, the fields, the rivers and woods and all that humans risk
destroying. This is the philosophy of horse and rider at La Casella.
A full immersion in the "luxury of nature" to live unforgettable
experiences!!!
For more information: send an e-mail to: info@lacasella.it
or call: +39 0763.86588
