{"id":19681,"date":"2018-07-27T09:07:54","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T07:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=19681"},"modified":"2018-07-28T10:28:39","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T08:28:39","slug":"alto-mugello-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/alto-mugello-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Alto Mugello to (re)discover the pleasure of sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple of years ago, on the Alto Mugello, between Tuscany and Romangna, an inspiring project of sustainable hospitality was born: its name is Casa al Giogo. Ecobnb met and inteviewed Mara, the owner of this mountain hut.<\/h4>\n

In the countryside of the Alto Mugello area,\u00a0the\u00a0Rifugio\u00a0Casa al Giogo<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is looking forward to telling you its beautiful story, kept between the walls and huge spaces of the property. Casa al Giogo is home to many people, experiences and stories: keep reading to find out what Mara told us.<\/p>\n

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Mara, how was you eco-hospitality project born?<\/h3>\n

Our project was born thanks to the experience we gained during our years as managers of a hostel, once located in the San Frediano district\u00a0of Florence’s city center. With some friends I started this “Ospitale delle Rifiorenze” project, hosting backpackers, homeless and street artists. Well, we really wanted to offer something uncommon<\/strong>, different from the mass tourism of Florence. The hostel, which used to be an ancient monastery, also welcomed events and open classes for locals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But then the municipality didn’t renovate our rent and so we started looking for a new place. I really wanted to work in the nature<\/strong>, since I also am a nature guide… and so I am here, at the Casa al Giogo mountain hut<\/strong>. It is owned by the Unione Montana dei Comuni dell’Alto Mugello, in the Firenzuola municipality. This old farmstead was renovated by the Astolfo Association -which works in the\u00a0mental health field- thanks to different funds. But then, they decided to\u00a0transform part of the farmhouse into a chalet, and this is where I came into play. This Rifugio is open from June to September and it’s home to multiple realities.\u00a0\"Casa<\/p>\n

Which slow and eco-friendly lifestyle do you offer your guests?<\/h3>\n

It is a Home<\/strong>, not only a house. Here we share basically everything: spaces, stories, visions. We get to know each other and we\u00a0stay together<\/strong>. Spending time together here is something amazing, from cooking to milking, to taking care of our vegetable garden and of the surrounding nature. Sure, this magical place also gives you the chance to be alone and to think on your own, while reading a book or staying with your dog. It’s a place like home, while you try to take a break\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0your everyday life!<\/p>\n\n\t\t