Community Cooperative · PreSila Catanzarese, Calabria
Rooted in the PreSila,
working for the future
Beekeeping, traditional weaving, farming and local heritage — a living community project in inland Calabria.
A project born from the land
We are a Community Cooperative founded in Pentone, in the province of Catanzaro. Our aim is to create economic opportunity, jobs and well-being in the Presila Catanzarese, building on local skills, cultural traditions and the resources of our land.
Read our storyWhat we do
From artisan honey to traditional textiles, from blueberry growing to hikes in the Presila.
Traditional weaving
Traditional loom, silk, wool and broom fibre. Craftsmanship that preserves ancient know-how.
Handmade
Farming
Our farm's mission is not only to grow organic produce, but to teach and offer holistic and therapeutic opportunities, providing inclusion for all. Our commitment is to nurture future generations locally and healthily for circular economic empowerment, wellbeing and longevity. We are custodians of our biodiversity. In addition to fruits, vegetables and greens, we specialize in mulberries, chestnuts and other small fruits, respecting our environment and ecosystem.
Local produce
Land and experiences
Hikes, workshops, educational activities and cultural trails in inland Calabria.
Experiences
Beekeeping
At the heart of the PreSila Catanzarese, are our bees. They facilitate the creation of our artisanal honey. The remarkable flavors mirror the chemically untreated flora that surrounds us. Our honey is harvested traditionally and is pure. Our local bees nurture from Apiary, hives and artisan honey production in the Presila Catanzarese. Our honey is harvested with traditional methods and no additives.
Local honeyOur products
Small fruits, textiles and artisan honey, handmade objects from the Presila.
Bags and accessories
La Adriana
La Adriana distills the silent strength of the conscious woman. Woven in wool —lilac and sea green incarnate— the sky views from the PreSila, it collects the essentials of life with absolute elegance. Hand woven on the loom and finished completely by hand. A wearable legacy for those who know that authenticity transcends the ephemeral.
Bags and accessories
La Simona Primavera
Simona Primavera celebrates awakening in generous proportions. Wool woven of gold and pastel greens —transfigured tenderness— with an artificial emerald bordered in black and silver at the heart that captures the light as a promise. Clasp and gold handles whisper silent luxury. Hand woven on the loom and finished completely by hand From day to dusk, she grows with those who carry her.
Bags and accessories
La Aurelia
La Aurelia's threads shine with the gold of its name. Golden wool animated by woven black diamonds—Calabrian geometry transfigured. Crafted entirely on the loom and finished entirely by hand. Aureous warmth and geometric precision capture natural light: luxury dwells in deliberate details.
Upcoming events
Workshops, apiary visits, hikes and gatherings in the Presila.
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The values that guide us
Our name says it all: five founding principles that shape our choices every day.
Respect and Defend the Genius Loci
The cooperative exists for and with the local community.
Creating Economy and Work
Enhancing the natural and cultural resources of the PreSila.
Respect and Defend the Environment
Creating decent, stable jobs in our area.
Equality and Inclusion for All
Preserving and passing on local knowledge and practices.
Co-elevation, Co-creation, Collaboration and Personal Growth
Looking to the future with methods that respect the environment.
Write to us
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