Frequently asked questions
Naturism
Naturism is a movement that promotes respect for people, living beings and the environment through a less artificial contact of human beings with the natural environment, which can also be expressed in a state of nudity, which is considered a natural condition for human beings. Natural healthy eating, hygiene and natural medicine are historically the basic themes of Naturism. Naturism originated in the medical-hygienic environment, from the Hippocratics, as a movement based on the pursuit of health through hygiene and lifestyle, as we would say today.
For the true naturist, nudism is only a part of the philosophy of life which is based on harmony with nature. It is important to clarify that nudism and naturism have nothing to do with sexual transgression or exhibitionism.
Nudity is absolutely required in the sauna, a place where it is unhealthy to wear swimsuits normally made of synthetic fabric and in any case with elastic bands that, given the high temperatures, are harmful to the skin. For the philosophy of life of the naturist it is normal not to wear any clothing when possible therefore also in all other environments it is normal for people to perform nudity. Always with consideration and respect for hygiene regulations, which require that one never sit on any surface without affixing one’s towel or robe.
For those who do not feel comfortable, it is still possible to cover themselves with cotton towels or bathrobes. Swimsuits and especially thongs or other garments that rather manifest ostentation are not allowed, which is precisely contrary to the principles of nature, purity and simplicity of naturism.
Barbara and especially Mario have always been “spontaneous naturists,” even before they met and before such behavior was defined by a word. Taking off clothes, constraints, and masks is a gesture of freedom and liberation that for those who are naturists at heart is the norm, at least within the walls of their homes. Attending then places where naturism is practiced, one realizes that symbolically people are stripped of preconceptions and “structures” in which they are caged in everyday life and a relationship of total equality is created between them, whereby it is no longer important what dress one wears, what jewelry or accessory is signed, but a deeper and truer relationship is established even when one has just met or even, one is of different nationalities. This sense of freedom and the kind of relationship that is created between people was the impetus for the birth of Barbara and Mario’s Casale del Valla.
The Rooms
The rooms at Casale del Valla are very spacious and equipped with all comforts: you can choose the room with private balcony or garden, with double bed or twin beds. Each room offers a complete furniture with bed, closet with 2 doors, dresser, coffee table with 2 armchairs, luggage rack and coat rack; also mini fridge in the room, dining table with chairs, private bathroom with shower and bidet (except for the 2 rooms for disabled people), hair dryer, complete set of linen (bath and bed), air conditioner, kettle with herbal teas.
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For those who wish to have TV in the room we can provide and additional service will cost € 5.00 per day (weekly flat rate € 25.00)
Reservations
At Casale del Valla we offer the possibility to spend the day inside our facility also to those who do not stay in our rooms, to take advantage of our wellness services a reservation is absolutely necessary as we have to, from time to time, check availability (also for possible massages). Admission is possible from about 12.00 pm and the day ends around 6,30/7,00 pm.
The cost of the Day Spa is € 35,00 per person (if you are a couple); there are limitations regarding the access for the Wellness Day, for men alone, contact us for more informations.
To spend a short or long vacation at Casale del Valla, reservations can be made in several ways: contacting us directly by phone, email at info@casaledelvalla.com or the info/reservation request form on the website. (However, the summary and confirmation of the reservation must always be made by email and a deposit is required).
We are also present in some online booking portals, through which reservations can be made. However, we recommend that you always check availability by contacting us directly.
In the event that the cancellation of the reservation occurs up to 1 month before the arrival date, it is possible to both move the reservation and request the return of the deposit (excluding 30% of the amount to cover administrative costs). From 1 month up to 14 days before the arrival date it is possible to move the reservation with the retention of the deposit paid. In case of cancellation from the 13th to the 8th day before the arrival date, the deposit will not be returned or even kept for a new reservation. From the 7th day, for late cancellation or no show, the penalty will be 100% of the total stay (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the owners).
How to reach us
To reach the Casale del Valla there are many roads that you can take, depending on where you come from you can use the highway most convenient to you, leaving the highway you will continue by taking the provincial roads that lead you to Spigno Monferrato; exit Asti Est if you have traveled the Turin-Piacenza; exit Millesimo if you have traveled the Turin-Savona or even the exit Felizzano-Quattordio if you come from the Milan-Genoa.
Be careful the last 400 meters, which bring you to us, are on a dirt road. We recommend that you proceed very slowly.
However, by setting “Casale del Valla” on Google Maps you will get as far as us with ease.
Activities and services
First of all a lot of desire to relax, get in touch with nature and people, with your best energy. Do not bring your bathing suit, as it is not allowed, important instead to have slippers, a sauna towel (at least 160/180 cm long) and a bathrobe (especially in the colder months). In case you do not have one or all of these things it is possible to rent them here from us. You will find bed linen and towels in your room, breakfast is included in your stay, during the day hot drinks and snacks are available, while as for lunch and dinner you can have them in our common areas or in your room (you have a community kitchen to prepare them or the grill), or you can buy from us food (usually from our garden) ready or to be cooked, you can take advantage of our pizza delivery service. Or you can take advantage of Monferrato’s many gastronomic offerings by choosing from the many restaurants in the area.
At this moment, in a still early stage, in which we are still “tiny” (but we will grow) we begin to offer a series of services (which I specify below) that will be implemented as we go along following our project and perhaps the advice or needs that our guests will express when they come to visit use.
The Casale del Valla has spacious, bright and comfortable rooms, herbal tea selection and kettle, balcony or small garden, a table and chairs to possibly have meals in the room or on the balcony or in the garden, of course bathroom in the room, bathroom and bed linen, sweet and savory breakfast buffet, in the room provided.
From 1:30/14:00 p.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m. (in summer even later), the sauna is turned on and can be used freely throughout the afternoon with corresponding reaction baths; on weekends at least 3/4 Aufguss are guaranteed, and during the week a couple per day (depending on the number of guests and demand, it could be even more)
In between saunas you have a chance to relax on our loungers or couches in the relaxation room adjacent to the sauna (with showers as well), in the indoor lounge or in the veranda room; equipped with chairs, loungers, couches, armchairs (depending on which you have chosen), warm and soft blankets, books, board games…
As soon as they are available, if you do not have them you can use the sauna hats provided by us; or you can purchase your own sauna hat from those we offer.
During your sauna day you will always have hot drinks (tea, coffee, herbal teas…), healthy snacks (fruits, vegetables…) and yummy snacks (sweet, savory, which vary depending on availability)
The Casale del Valla does not offer food service but you can use the “common” kitchen to prepare your own meals (lunch or dinner), it is a very efficient professional kitchen, or you can book ready-made dishes cooked by Barbara tending with products from our garden. To eat your meals, in addition to the table and chairs in your room, you have stations available in nature or in the kitchen. It is possible to ask Barbara and Mario to have pizza service, you can choose pizza from the list at our disposal that we will reserve and pick up for you. In your room, or by asking Barbara and Mario, you will find some suggestions of restaurants in the area with directions on what they offer and you can make your own reservations or we will do it for you.
Sauna and reaction tubs and showers, lounge chairs and loungers, a ping pong table, the bocce court and we will implement a little at a time with beach volleyball court, miniature golf, the swing and more.
– Available soon –
It will be a wooden platform in a quiet corner in the middle of nature on which you can go for yoga or for your morning exercise, meditation or whatever you want. In the meantime however every corner of the Casale del Valla estate will allow you to do your holistic practices in peace and harmony.
You can book an emotional and holistic and relaxing Californian massage that you can receive in the indoor massage room or under the gazebo in nature.
If you did not bring your own bathrobe or sauna towel, no problem you can rent it from us for the duration of your stay (or sauna day). As with sauna hats, you can also purchase our own, customized bathrobes and sauna towels.
In our breakfast room you have the opportunity to buy some products from our crops, basic food products for cooking (pasta, oil, …), local specialties, wines and beverages, the 100% biodegradable shampoos and bubble baths that you can also find in your room, personal care products made from snail slime personalized linens.
At your disposal is the Casale park, acres and acres of nature among the wild herbs, native trees and our medicinal herbs for a walk or to read a nice book in peace (by the beauty of nature we also mean insects in summer, wild animals, cats from the surrounding area…)
It is possible to book the entire facility for special events (parties, weddings, seminars…) either for a day or for a longer or shorter stay. We can accommodate groups up to a maximum of 20/25 people. Contact us for more information and a detailed quote according to your needs