This marvelous ancient dwelling has always belonged to my family, who have preserved and maintained it intact over the centuries, since the distant year of 1620, when the earliest traces of its history were discovered. Throughout the past five generations, the house has been passed down from mother to daughter; one of the most famous owners was Countess Camilla Caterina Melli, who, in 1818, secretly married Vincenzo Grassi, a member of a non-noble family from Viano, despite the obstacles posed by her parents and the Church. In the face of this act, the Bishop of Reggio Emilia blessed their marriage, from which my ancestors Matilde, Elvira, my grandmother Emilia, who had two daughters, my mother Annamaria and my aunt Lisetta, were born.
Since 2015, I have continued this precious tradition as the current owner, and I have embarked on a long and meticulous scientific restoration project to bring the buildings of the village back to their original splendor.
I have decided to open the doors of my dwelling to adventurous travelers eager to discover an enchanting place, rich in history and traditions, where they can immerse themselves completely, find serenity, and feel a part of this wonder.
Elena.