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The Bosco del Fauno, in Pietraroja, is not simply a place to visit: it is an experience to listen to, to touch, to truly feel.
It was born from the dream of Alessio, who as a boy — after returning home from school — would go down to his family’s land to take care of the first animals. The first inhabitants of the woodland were the little goats Gina and Rina, from which a story of dedication, respect and love for nature began. Since then, Alessio has never stopped. He placed the first posts, built shelters, created safe spaces and welcomed animals that had been abandoned. Even in the most difficult moments, his family continued with determination to care for the animals, keeping alive this small world built with patience and passion.
From that strength was born the Bosco del Fauno: a place where every animal has a name, a story and a voice. The true protagonists are the goats, extraordinarily sociable and affectionate, able to run toward children as if they had been waiting for them. Over time, horses arrived, as well as the cats of the large colony, geese, little pigs and the birds that every morning gather for “tea” in the little houses built and decorated by Giuliana, the Faun, the children and the friends of the woodland. Giuliana is the narrative voice of the place: with gentleness she tells the stories of the Faun, sharing with visitors — both young and old — the importance of respecting nature and every living creature.
The Faun, guardian of the woodland, silently watches over this special place and over all the creatures that live there, reminding every visitor that nature must be approached with respect, patience and wonder.
Beside her is Alessio, now 27 years old, the operational heart of the farm: an empathetic and knowledgeable young man who shows visitors, through example, how to approach animals with care, patience and humility.
The experience — always by reservation — is intimate and carefully balanced: small groups, slow rhythms, no pressure. Children and families can explore Nidolandia (where the birds lay colorful eggs) and discover the butterflies that return at dawn, coloring the woodland like a small rainbow of wings.
The Bosco del Fauno is also a place of production: here they create delicious dairy specialties, especially goat cheeses, made with care and with deep respect for the animals and for the natural rhythm of the land. And for those who wish to stay longer, the woodland also offers shaded picnic areas, allowing visitors to enjoy nature slowly, share a meal outdoors and breathe in a sense of time that elsewhere has almost disappeared.
In the Bosco del Fauno you do not simply meet animals:
you meet souls.
And each one leaves a mark.
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• The first residents of the Wood were two goats Gina and Rina.
• The Faun, a mythological creature, it appears only to those who truly respect animals,” turning it into a gentle lesson in empathy.
• Every little house for birds and butterflies is hand-decorated by visiting children and The Faun, who often return year after year to add new colors.
• The birds have a morning ritual: Giuliana says they “make tea” in the tiny feeders prepared for them. Families can enjoy picnics under the shaded trees, surrounded by nature and the soft presence of the animals.
• Many children “adopt” a goat and receive updates about it, creating a long-lasting emotional bond.
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