Summer at the Herb Garden
Four mornings for families amidst nature, games, and relaxation in Casola Valsenio
About Summer at the Herb Garden
A Garden of Scents for Families of the Faenza Apennines
In Casola Valsenio, a small Apennine municipality in the province of Ravenna, the "Augusto Rinaldi Ceroni" Herb Garden houses hundreds of species of medicinal, aromatic, and herbal plants cultivated since the last century. It is in this green corner of Emilia-Romagna, overlooking the Senio valley, that Summer at the Herb Garden comes to life: a series of mornings designed for families with children aged 0 to 11, accompanied by parents and grandparents.
Four Tuesdays in June
The initiative unfolds over four consecutive mornings, every Tuesday in June from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It's not a program of shows, but an invitation to slow down: the garden becomes a space for meeting, playing, and sharing immersed in nature, where one can rediscover the pleasure of "doing and being together" outdoors.
What We Do
- Soft spaces for relaxation and dedicated reading corners;
- Play areas with board games and card games divided by age group;
- Simple exploratory walks among the beds of lavender, oregano, lemon balm, mint, rosemary, and thyme;
- Snack and socialisation moments for adults and children.
Nature and Well-being for Children
June is the month when the garden turns purple: lavender, the symbol of the Herb Garden with its numerous cultivars, reaches its peak intensity of color and scent around the summer solstice. It's the ideal setting for a gentle sensory experience, suitable even for the youngest.
The event is promoted by the Family Centre of the Union of Romagna Faentina in collaboration with the Parks and Biodiversity Authority of Romagna, with the aim of dedicating time and space to the well-being of family relationships in the greenery of the Romagna Apennines. Participation is free with mandatory registration.
Summer at the Herb Garden — edition 2026
The first edition of Summer at the Herb Garden takes place in June 2026 with four morning events in the "Augusto Rinaldi Ceroni" Herb Garden in Casola Valsenio (RA).
Promoted by the Family Centre of the Union of Romagna Faentina with the Parks and Biodiversity Authority of Romagna, the series offers families with young children a slow-paced time outdoors, amidst nature, games, and relaxation.
Programme Summer at the Herb Garden 2026
Tuesday, June 9 — 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Soft spaces for relaxation, reading corner, and play areas with board games and card games divided by age group
- Simple exploratory walks within the park
- Shared playful activities and snack time
Tuesday, June 16 — 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Same format: relaxation, reading, games, and walks in the Herb Garden
- Conviviality among families and shared snack
Tuesday, June 23 — 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Morning of play and discovery among the lavender beds and medicinal plants
- Playful activities for age groups and snack time
Tuesday, June 30 — 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Last morning of the series: relaxation, reading, games, and walks
- Concluding snack and social gathering
The mornings are dedicated to families with children aged 0 to 11 accompanied by parents and grandparents.
Highlights Summer at the Herb Garden 2026
Prices Summer at the Herb Garden 2026
Practical information — Summer at the Herb Garden
Where
"Augusto Rinaldi Ceroni" Herb Garden, via del Corso 6, Casola Valsenio (RA), Emilia-Romagna.
When
Four Tuesdays in June, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For Whom
Families with children aged 0 to 11, accompanied by parents and grandparents.
Costs and Registration
Free participation with mandatory registration. Information and bookings: Family Centre of the Union of Romagna Faentina, tel. 0546 691871 / 331 1364177, email [email protected].
How to Get Here
Casola Valsenio can be reached by car via the Casolana road, which connects Faenza and Imola to the Senio valley. The nearest train station is Faenza, on the Bologna-Rimini line, from which you can continue with connections to the valley.
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Where does it take place — Summer at the Herb Garden
Giardino delle Erbe "Augusto Rinaldi Ceroni"
Via del Corso 6, 48032 Casola Valsenio