Get in touch

Every programme
starts with a
conversation.

Write to us directly — Julia or Antonio will respond personally, usually within 48 hours. Tell us what you are working towards and we will take it from there.

Write to us

The simplest way
to start

We prefer a direct conversation to a contact form. Send us an email — whatever feels most natural to write. We read every message ourselves and respond personally. There is no automated reply, no ticketing system and no assistant between you and us.

What are you interested in?

01
Leadership Retreat
For teams and organisations — day retreats, 3-day residentials and bespoke programmes. From €120 per person.
Write to us about a retreat
02
Creative Residency
For artists, designers and makers — 1 to 3 month individual residencies in the FabLab and mountain territory. From €600/month.
Apply for a residency
03
University Workshop
For design schools and architecture faculties — 3 to 10 day intensive programmes. Up to 25 students. From €280/student/day.
Discuss a workshop partnership
04
Reroot Appennino
For local partners, artists and institutions — cultural programmes and territorial collaboration in the Appennino Reggiano.
Talk about a collaboration
What helps us respond well
  • What you are hoping to achieve or create
  • Approximate dates or timeframe you have in mind
  • Group size or number of participants (if relevant)
  • Any questions or things you are unsure about
Direct contact
Email
ciao@girotondo.earth
Phone & WhatsApp
+39 320 727 355
Address
Cervarezza Terme
Ventasso, Reggio Emilia 42032
Italy
Response time
Within 48 hours,
usually much sooner
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We respond to every message personally, usually within 48 hours. Julia and Antonio read every email themselves. If you need a quicker response, WhatsApp is the fastest route: +39 320 727 355.

Getting here

By train
Take the high-speed train to Reggio Emilia AV — 1h from Milan, 40 min from Bologna, 1h 40 min from Florence.

From Reggio Emilia, a local bus (line Cervarezza) runs to Ventasso — approximately 1h 15 min. Timetables at seta.mo.it.

We can arrange a private transfer — ask us when you write.
By car
From Milan: A1 motorway, exit Reggio Emilia, then SS63 towards Castelnovo né Monti and Cervarezza. Approximately 2h 30 min.

From Bologna: A1 to Reggio Emilia, then SS63. Approximately 1h 30 min.

From Florence: A1 north to Reggio Emilia, or Passo del Cerreto in summer. Approximately 2h.
What to bring
We are at 1060 metres altitude in a National Park. Even in summer the evenings are cool — bring layers.

Good walking shoes or boots are recommended for any outdoor activity.

There are four grocery shops within 15 minutes. Let us know about dietary requirements in advance.
From Milan
2h 30
By car
From Bologna
1h 30
By car
From Florence
2h 00
By car
Reggio Emilia
50 min
By car · 1h 15 by bus

Nearest airports: Bologna (BLQ) — 1h 30 min · Milan Malpensa (MXP) — 2h 30 min · Milan Linate (LIN) — 2h 15 min · Parma (PMF) — 1h. We are happy to recommend transfer services from any airport — just ask.