Free and guided tours to the Emotional Garden | Monteverdi Marittimo

La Gualda Vecchia is a 16th-century farmhouse, a small guesthouse nestled within the ‘Giardino Emozionale dei Sentieri di Piume’ (Emotional Garden of the Feather Paths), which opened in 2022. In June 2024, the ‘Sentieri Emozionali nel Bosco’ (Emotional Paths in the Wood) were inaugurated, featuring art installations and natural wonders, alongside the site-specific art installation ‘AGaia’ by Irma Paulon.

The garden is open on fine days, subject to booking by telephone or email.
Two options for a visit to the garden: a self-guided tour with an audio guide (€15 per person) or a guided tour.
To book a visit, please see the page

Monteverdi Marittimo lies on a hilltop, in the heart of the Upper Cornia Valley, on the southern slope of the Metalliferous Hills. Its location between the Cornia Valley and the Cecina Valley makes this place the natural gateway between the sea and geothermal energy. Here, the sea breeze blends with the warm breath of the earth; the greenery stretches from the vineyards of Bolgheri to the subsoil, rich in underground vapours that provide clean energy.