GENIUS LOCI - Cammino con degustazione finale

🌿 Places are not merely crossed; they are listened to.

A path through the woods, among shadows and silence. A little farther on, almost protected by time, a small rural church tells the story of those who, before us, worked, prayed, and opened furrows in the earth, leaving behind a part of their history.

This is where we can encounter the **Genius Loci, the spirit of the place**. As the ancient Romans used to say, *nullus enim locus sine genio est*: no place is without its own spirit.

What remains today of that ancient sacredness? Everything—if we still know how to listen to it.

As Tiziano Terzani wrote:
“What is outside is also inside; and what is not inside is nowhere.”

A journey can help us rediscover this ancestral connection, transforming a walk in nature into an experience of deep listening.

📅 **Sunday, September 27 – 8:30 a.m.**

📍 **Meeting point:** Masseria Marangiosa (Latiano)

A route of approximately 6 km through Bosco Scaracci and the Church of Madonna della Selva, returning to Masseria Marangiosa.

👥 **Our guides and guests:**
- Stefano Bello – AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide;
- Dr. Federico Di Tommaso – An exploration of the Genius Loci and the spirituality of places;
- Vito Quarato – Owner of Masseria Marangiosa and an expert on the history of the local masserie;
- Ernesto Ciccarese – Our guide and the hike coordinator.

🍷 At the end of the walk, there will be a tasting of typical products made by Masseria Marangiosa, along with a wine tasting hosted by Prima Terra Agricultural Company of Manduria.

ℹ️ **Useful information:**
- Reserved for members of Officina Didattica in Natura APS;
- Limited to 20 participants.

🎒 **What to bring:**
- Hiking shoes or trainers;
- Long trousers;
- Water bottle;
- Insect repellent;
- And a willingness to listen to what is outside!

🐕 Four-legged friends are welcome, provided they are kept on a leash.

📅 **Registration is required by 8:00 p.m. on September 25.**

Event sponsored by the Municipality of Latiano.

📄 **Registration form:** [https://forms.gle/BpCBbhhAf9MvDXbw5]

📌 **Meeting point:** Masseria Marangiosa (https://shorturl.at/HCdjv)

🌠 Come walk with us! Send us a private message or contact us to become a member and reserve your place!

📲 WhatsApp: +39 347 8255226