This charming organic farm is the perfect place for a quiet commune with nature. Picture a scenery of olive trees, grape vines, the Ionian Sea on the left and an unobstructed view of the majestic Mt. Etna right in front of you. When you meet the hosts you will get a deep sense of how they respect nature and their land. It is very refreshing and makes you want to slow down and let it all sink in. A much needed respite if your travel plans are quite hectic.
There are many things to see in the area and Angelo or Cristina have a lot of information prepared for you if you would like to go around. As a 1st timer in Sicily, and a solo traveler at that, I really appreciated how helpful they were in assisting me, providing the information I needed to get around on my own. I have to say that compared to a lot of hosts I've met over the years, Cristina and Angelo really concern themselves with the welfare of their guests. They even have hardcopies of train and bus schedules, always thinking ahead how to help you avoid difficulties (even before you ask). They were kind enough to take me to the train station as I had no car. Oh and they are great cooks as well! If discussed in advance, you can opt to have your meals at the farm at a reasonable price for fine dining restaurant quality food (or even better because of the freshness). The group dinner they prepared was really special. One of the top 3 dinners I had in Italy. Most of the ingredients are from their farm, the few that are not come from nearby producers to give you a 'zero kilometer meal'.
The living quarters were very interesting as well. My room was nice and cozy, it was a good size, had nice scenic windows and a pretty bathroom. My favorite part was the personal outdoor kitchen (under an olive tree) and the amazingly huge balcony I had all to myself. Must not forget the friendly dog (Toto) and sweet cat (Roscio?).
All in all a great place with great people and great pets. Definitely one of my top 3 places ever. Grazie mille!