Family history we know begins in 1350, when a Silvester Nati (=son of Donato or Nato) was elected as a Priore in the govern of Florence. He came from the art of "Cassettari" (making wood furniture) and that gives a sense to the family coat of arms: a nothched band (saw) and 2 stars... d continue to invest in new skills, machinery,breeding" Anna Maria, Daughter Isabella with her husband Fabio Ferri and sons Chiara and Francesco Douglas, Son Piero with his wife Valentina Balloni and sons Sebastiano and Arianna And our collaborators: Rossana, Vera, Filippo, Graziano.

The farm holidays complex stands 400 m. above sea level and offers self-catering holidays in ample apartments or detached farm houses: each accommodation has an independent entrance, a fitted out kitchen, garden-table and seats to enjoy the landscape of Tuscany. Each house has its own history and atmosphere. Guests are welcomed by the landlord's family, who live in the main farm house all year round. Relax Yourself on the border of our swimmingpool or go for a walk along farm-paths to enjoy farm landscapes, take photos of your children feeding our animals or having the experience of a riding lesson, ride a bike or bird-watch or just have a chat with the farmers or other guests...and more... discover a plenty of activities close to the farm!

Casentino is where the Arno river is born (then goes on to Florence and Pisa): the valley is shaped like a basket, with mountains all around. Here the peak of Monte Falco reaches 1658 m (5440 ft). Casentino is a deep-green land of Castles, romanesque Churches and Sanctuaries.The Foreste Casentinesi National Park offers wild forests where the wolfs and eagles live. The Etruscan and medieval town of Arezzo is only 30 km away, is famous for the largest ANTIQUARIA market of the all Italy (each month, 1th sunday) for the marvelous old town where you can admire the Piero della Francesca masterpiece "The legend of the True Cross", for the Saracino Giostra (twice a Year) and for Benigni's "La vita è bella" movie. Florence is only 55 km away crossing Appennini from the Consuma pass (1000 m), that offers a breathtaking mountain view. From the Casentino valley you can easly reach also Siena and also the close Umbria (Trasimeno lake, Assisi, Spello). Excursions to Rome is also a possibility and the Costa Adriatica (Rimini, Cervia) can be visited crossing the Mandrioli pass and the National Park.