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MOUNTAIN FARMS WITH A LONG HISTORY

A picture is worth more than a thousand words: Gemma & Klaus Insam have dedicated their life to the Paratoni farmstead and could not be happier. You will see what we mean when you meet them, eat their food, and see how much they love it here.

Mountain farmsteads offer breathtaking views over a stunning landscape and are rich in history. Their existence may very well be at risk due to the migration of younger generations to the cities, however, this only means the few mountain farms remaining can shine even brighter after being renovated. Traditions can live on, and this is a way to guarantee these farms can tell their story to future generations.

One such example is the Paratoni farm. It was built in 1232 and is located on the sunny hills of S. Cristina in Val Gardena – it should not come as a surprise then that it is one of the oldest farms in the Alps and, therefore, a listed building. The farm is located at 1,585 m altitude and boasts a breathtaking view over the Sassolungo as well as over the rest of the Dolomites. What a view! Take it all in as you admire the vast beauty stretching before your eyes. The farm is a feast for the eyes in more than one way: the Insam family opens their farm dining hall on select days for guests to take a step back in time, embraced by the traditional and cosy atmosphere of the typical farm Stuben. The wood creaks with every step you take, and the low door frames forces guests to bend forwards, too. This is as genuine as it gets. Klaus, a trained woodcarver, has decorated the walls with his hand-carved creations. A respite from modernity, technology, and the fast pace of our everyday lives. In other words, learn to take things slowly. It is no hardship, as the typical Ladin dishes help you while away the hours. The menu boasts various courses, mostly prepared with products grown on the farm: every successive dish is better than the previous one. Every bite transports you to a corner of the farm, to the garden, and is bursting with fresh produce. You can nearly taste all the passion and love Gemma puts into making every meal. A true Ladin experience. The evening is rounded off by a homemade grappa made by Klaus. The man of the house is a woodcarver as well as a young farmer. It is heart-warming to see the entire family gather round and give a hand. Not only when it comes to working on the farm, but also as waiters: their three children Elisa, Jonas, and Aron give them a willing hand. Have you ever met a more lovely family and charming farm than this?