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La Melanda lavender farm, Valfornace

La Melanda lavender farm, Valfornace

Type
Farm shop
Municipality
Valfornace (MC)
Phone
347 085 2709
Website
lamelanda.it

Source: site database.

La Melanda in Valfornace is a family-run farm growing lavender and medicinal plants in Taro di Fiordimonte, in the Sibillini Mountains. It was founded in 2018, when Flavio Orsolini left Rome at 24 to make the most of the land of his great-grandfather Decio. Over time, he and his family have planted about 4,000 Lavanda Vera (true lavender) seedlings. The lavender field lies at 700 meters above sea level.

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La Melanda: location

The farm is in the locality of Taro di Fiordimonte, in the municipality of Valfornace, in the province of Macerata. From the SS 77 Val di Chienti, the road linking Foligno with Civitanova Marche, exit at Muccia and continue toward Pievebovigliana and Fiordimonte. Coming from the Valnerina, from Terni and Visso, follow the signs for Pievetorina.

La Melanda: what it offers

La Melanda grows lavender and medicinal plants. The harvest is turned into essential oils, hydrosols and natural products for body, face and home, sold directly. The lavender field also hosts private events and sensory experiences by reservation, as well as workshops and cultural activities. In 2024, for example, it hosted a poetry reading. Before going, it is best to contact the farm, since visits and experiences depend on reservations.

La Melanda: what to see nearby

The municipality of Valfornace has existed since January 1, 2017, following the merger of Pievebovigliana and Fiordimonte. Pievebovigliana is part of the "Città del miele" (Honey Towns) network. Ideas to round out the day are on the page on things to do in Valfornace. For eating in the area, see the page of Valfornace restaurants.

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