Meet the Donkeys and walk with them in the woods
Walking with the donkey means choosing to go at its pace.
It is a valuable experience for young and old, it trains empathy.
The donkey walks not to discover but to savor the essence of the place. Its continuous stopping is not just a need to stop to eat the morsel of grass, the donkey stops and looks into infinity.
Getting to know the donkey, its slow rhythms, velvety muzzle, big eyes and long ears.
It's a different way to spend time, in the midst of greenery, in the shade of chestnut groves, in every season, in an evocative place, among the Cimini Mountains, where the gaze is enraptured by the beauty of the panorama, from high above the Tiber Valley.
It is a beautiful sesation to feel part of nature and ... free as the "Donkeys in Freedom".
If you're not in a hurry, you're in the right place.
A short walk in the woods at a leisurely pace in the company (not above) of the very nice braying friends.
We will stop at an ancient fountain from which fresh, drinkable spring water flows.
We will return to Asineria, "the donkey house," where children can feed them, brush them and make friends with them. Together we will prepare the fire to cook our barbecue and eat together outdoors, under the curious gaze of the little animals.
Recommended clothing:
- Layered clothing
- Walking or non-slip shoes
The program:
- Meeting at the Donkey Farm at 11:00 a.m.
- Awareness of the donkeys and instructions for leading or following them
- Departure for the walk in the woods accompanied by some of the donkeys
- Stop at a drinking spring water fountain
- Return to the Donkey Farm where children can brush and feed the animals
- Preparing the fire the fire and cooking the meat to eat together, lying on the grass or sitting on the hay bales,unhurriedly while the curious donkeys watch.
- Unhurriedly greeting the donkeys and ending the esperinza in the early afternoon.
Andrea and Margaret have 14 donkeys and a mule, they take care of them on the family farm.
They know the woods of the Cimini Mountains and have recovered several trails and sites of interest.
They accompany groups into the woods, together with the tireless donkeys, for easy walks or real donkey treks to discover a magnificent and wild nature and small hidden gems.
In the Asineria you can work, care for the animals and refresh yourself under a tree or in the meadow.
There is no shortage of opportunities to light a fire and eat together in a spartan but richly stimulating and exciting environment.
The Activity will last about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Walk length about 3 km
Altitude about 740 m asl
Forest and farm environment
Four-legged friends are welcome on leash