Il Cornacchino was born more than thirty years ago from an idea and a great passion for horses shared by its three founders: Ezio, Giulio and Fabio, riding instructors and guides for over 40 years.
In 1992 we discovered this special place, in a still little-known part of Tuscany, untouched and wild, rich in natural wonders and surrounded by beautiful villages and landscapes. We fell in love with it and, with enthusiasm and dedication, we created what today is Il Cornacchino.
Il Cornacchino is nestled in a secluded valley within the Monte Penna Nature Park. Our meadows are surrounded by vast forests of chestnut, oak, beech and pine trees, where it is easy to meet deer, wild boars, porcupines, badgers and sometimes even stags.
On the surrounding hills sheep, Chianina cows and a herd of semi-wild horses graze freely. On clear days you can see the sea and the Island of Giglio, the Apennines, Lake Bolsena and occasionally even the Island of Montecristo.
Our horses live in small groups on an area of about 100 hectares, free to move in large pastures and to live according to their natural needs.
Every day we pay special attention to the respect of nature and of our horses, which we consider true companions and partners in this adventure.
Born in Folgaria, Trento, has been working with horses and equestrian vacations since 1982. He speaks Italian, English, and Spanish. A certified FITEEC-ANTE guide and an environmental equestrian, he works in public relations, the office and general management of the establishment.
Born in Tripoli, Lybia, has been working with horses and equestrian vacations since 1980. He speaks Italian and English. He is a certified FITEEC-ANTE guide, environmental equestrian, DWA, and farrier teacher for the Flying Anvil Fondation, and he oversees horse care, lessons, training, horse-shoeing, promotion, and general management of the establishment.
Born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, has been working with horses since 1986. He speaks Italian and English. A certified FITEEC-ANTE guide and an environmental equestrian, he works with the horses, with trekking excursions, and helps to manage the establishment.
Born in the Italian part of Switzerland, she has been with us since 2006. Her job involves office works and receiving our guests. Speaks Italian, German, English, and French.
Sie stammt aus Kalabrien und hat Anfang der 2000er Jahre in unserem Restaurant an der Seite von Letizia gearbeitet. Nach weiteren Praktika, auch in anderen Restaurants der Region, kehrte sie Ende des Sommers 2022 ins Cornacchino zurück und leitet seither unsere Küche, um uns mit ihren exquisiten Gerichten zu erfreuen.
Calabrese, at Cornacchino since 2011, helps his sister Immacolata in the kitchen.
From Germany. She has worked with us on and off since 1991. An environmental equestrian guide, FITEEC-ANTE, Brain Gym and Cavalgiocare operator, she is involved with lessons, with activities involving both Italian- and German-speaking children, and trail rides. She speaks German, Italian, and English.
From Florence, Tuscany. An environmental equestrian guide, she has worked many seasons as an operator in WWF summer camps here at Cornacchino, becoming in 2007 "horse woman" for those camps. From 2007 she works full-time at the Cornacchino as a guide. She has become mother in December 2008 works with us now part-time. She speaks Italian, English and Spanish.
From Pontedera, near Pisa. She has been working with us since 2019. An environmental equestrian guide, she is involved with riding-out, trail rides and teenager summer camps. She speaks Italian, Spanish and English.
Passionate about Californian riding, he accompanies groups on rides.
He takes care of the support and logistics of the treks and helps Alessandro with the maintenance of the gardens and vegetable garden.
Born in Milan, felt in love with Tuscany. She has been working with us since 2024. She works at the stable and in our restaurant.
He looks after the garden, the vegetable garden and the farm's agricultural activities.
