ABOUT US
Providing people a place where they can completely relax and have meaningful connections with themselves, nature, and Sicilian hospitality.
We believe that everybody needs, and deserves, to slow down from time to time. When you can fully relax, listen to the chirping birds, and feel the breeze of Sicilian air on your skin, you slowly get closer to what it means to be alive. We want our guests to feel free and energized. During and after their stay.
Graziella and Salvatore with their two dogs
The History of Case Don Ignazio
More than 100 years of family history
1909
Great-grandfather Carmelo Spatola bought the hill for a total area of about 11 hectares.
1927
Nonno Ignazio inherits 7 hectares. He dedicated his life to raising livestock, cultivating the land, and loving this land by sowing “humanity.”
1990
Papa Salvatore starts some restoration work in the old building to avoid deterioration.
2006
Salvatore and Graziella decide to transform the rural building, modifying stables and sheds to create mini family apartments. Start of rural hospitality as holiday homes.
2011-2018
An agriturismo is set up and managed by daughter Roberta. Salvatore and Graziella plant the olive groves with new varieties of olives. The carob farm is expanded alongside with a didactic farm for local youth.
2020
Establishment of an agricultural company between daughter Roberta and son Ignazio for the management and development of new activities, such as yoga.
SLOW DOWN FOR A MOMENT
We believe you need to slow down from time to time
We believe that everybody needs, and deserves, to slow down from time to time. When you can fully relax, listen to the chirping birds, and feel the breeze of Sicilian air on your skin, you slowly get closer to what it means to be alive. We want our guests to feel free and energized. During and after their stay.
NATURE IS EVERYTHING
We believe in living with respect to nature
We like to keep the soul of Nonno Ignazio alive. Just like him, we see our human lives interconnected with nature. When we treat nature with respect, it will give us not only excellent products but will also provide us with peace and tranquility.
THE SICILIAN HOSPITALITY
With us, you will experience the Sicilian warmness
In Sicily, time literally stands still. In Sicily, we like to take our time for personal attention. Our exquisite breakfast is homemade by Graziella and highlights Sicilian products. During your stay in Sicily, you will be greeted by an abundance of smiles, colors, and flavors.
WHO WE ARE
Nice to meet you
With our family, friends, and colleagues, we do our best to create a home away from home for you.
Salvatore Spatola
Agronomist
Salvatore, the father of the family, creator of the farm, mainly takes care of the olive oil production and bio garden.
Graziella Spatola
Chef
Graziella is the maternal soul of this land and of the house: a cheerful woman who is always attentive to the well-being of her guests.
Ignazio Spatola
Facility Manager
Ignazio is the responsible for the administration and maintenance of the farm: from the rooms to the large gardens
Roberta Spatola
General Manager
Roberta is the junior head of the company. Responsible for taking care of the guests, from the first contact to check-out.
ABOUT THE LOGO
Take your home everywhere you go
People who love gardening have a love/hate relationship with snails. For us, snails have a powerful meaning. They are animals that take their home anywhere they go. Secondly, they go slow. A reminder for us to slow down from time to time.
ABOUT THE LAND
You are welcome here
Our agriturismo is strategically located in Val di Noto. Your perfect spot to explore all the UNESCO-protected Baroque cities of Sicily. Go out on a day trip, come home to process all new experiences in peace and serenity.
Case Don Ignazio, Agriturismo Biologico
Contrada Carcicera
96017 – Noto – SR