The Villa delle Rose Holiday Home located at the town of Chiusi della Verna in the province of Arezzo a few kilometers from the Franciscan Sanctuary of La Verna. The facility has 65 beds divided into two pavilions: Santa Maria a more comfortable reception intended for families or couples where the rooms have an internal service while San Giorgio respecting the fascinating original structure lends itself to a reception for groups. Private chapel, multipurpose hall with audio-video system and equipped garden. Ideal for pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, conferences, summer vacations, school and parish camps, yoga and meditation. There is also a restaurant within the Holiday Home, open only to people staying overnight at the facility; Tuscan cuisine, simple dishes, fresh and local products. On request, it is possible to prepare gluten-free dishes or those with special dietary needs. From the property there is direct access to the old mule track that takes us to the Bosco delle Fate (Fairy Wood) within the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna. Within 200 m. church, bus stop, bar/restaurant, market and pharmacy. Pets not allowed

Chiusi della Verna is a place that fascinates not only for its natural beauty, but also for its spiritual and historical relevance. The Sanctuary of St. Francis at La Verna is nestled in the woods of the Casentino Forest National Park between the valleys of the Arno and Tiber rivers. Among the Sanctuary's most striking sights are the small church of Santa Maria degli Angeli-the first building erected on the Sacred Mountain-and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, which houses two extraordinary works by Andrea Della Robbia. Traveling along the Vallesanta in the direction of Badia Prataglia, we arrive at Camaldoli where we find the Monastery of the same name and the Ancient Hermitage founded by Saint Romuald in the 11th century. Places of meditation and peace ideal destinations for those seeking deep contact with faith. Today, the entire territory of the Casentino Forest National Park, particularly the municipality of Chiusi della Verna continues to be an important center of spirituality and attraction for those seeking a deep connection with nature.

If you want hikes to be done in stages the area offers numerous walking opportunities the most important the Way of St. Francis, also known as the Way of St. Francis, which connects La Verna with Assisi 189 km long. It is possible to apply for credentials inside the Villa delle Rose Holiday Home. Another very interesting route is La Via Romea. This path, which passed through this area, was one of the main pilgrimage routes for the faithful arriving from all over Europe; its travel was especially popular with pilgrims heading to Rome or Santiago de Compostela. Instead, if you are looking for shorter routes that can be done in a day, we suggest the Ring of Mount Penna, a route of medium difficulty that winds through beech forests and abbots offering splendid views of the Casentino and the Bosco delle Fate path from the suggestive forest that starts from the town of Chiusi until it reaches under the cliff of the Verna Sanctuary and from there to the historic Glacier. IF YOU WISH TO BE ACCOMPANIED DURING THE EXCURSIONS THE FACILITY WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH EXPERT GUIDES OF THE AREA.

Villa delle Rose is run by the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Founded in 1633 by the saint and St. Louise de Marillac. The Sisters Daughters of Charity carry out throughout the world their service of the poorest having at heart their advancement. The Sisters carry out their mission in health care, social education with special attention to: minors at risk, families in difficulty, migrants, prisoners and their specific is to visit the poor in their homes. Their service addresses all types of material and spiritual poverty. At Villa delle Rose, the Community runs services in collaboration with lay people. Villa delle Rose was purchased in 1940 by Mother Cartolari, who was responsible for multiple services at the Aliotti Nurseries in Arezzo: orphaned and abandoned children, crèche, schools, work schools, work of the girl workers in families, employees of various kinds whom she accompanied with monthly training meetings. For these young people who were living from dependent work, strenuous and poorly paid work so they could live a few days off and teach them to read and write so they could defend their rights. During a German reprisal, Sister Elena Bindi, defending the nidine displaced there, was killed at the entrance to the house. In the 1950s, the St. Mary and St. George pavilion was added to Villa delle Rose to accommodate in addition to the previous services young people, families, lonely people who wanted to spend a few days of vacation to recharge the body and spirit.

From May 25 to June 2, full board is offered at the price of half board. 55 euro tourist tax not included. Offer reserved only for groups minimum 20 people.