Pesaro Farm Review: Hands-On Nature, Animals, and Wild Herbs

Going to a real, working farm is quite an experience. This Pesaro farm offered such a rich mixture of engaging activities, especially the focus it has on introducing people to both animals and nature in a relaxed, down-to-earth setting. Getting a little bit closer to how animals exist in nature, and getting some hands-on time with them, felt surprisingly good. Adding to this, I learned something new about using local herbs which I actually use in cooking.

Getting There and First Impressions

The farm wasn’t hard to find, yet getting there still involved this great countryside drive a bit outside Pesaro. This short car ride really helped get us away from daily stresses, so the whole trip almost felt like a short escape the moment we left the town. That moment you arrive, you notice it’s clearly a family-run operation; it’s unpretentious, yet well-maintained. People actually seemed genuinely glad we had shown up, which actually counts for quite a bit, isn’t it so? They gave us some information on where everything was as soon as we got there, so you won’t need a tour guide just to figure out where the restrooms are. The whole setting seemed welcoming, comfortable, almost encouraging us to go roam a little.

Up Close with the Animals

The animals aren’t just kept in a barn far away. In contrast, the farm provided real close interactions with everything. We fed goats, which, as it turns out, are surprisingly graceful and also pushy at the same time, right? The chickens were so incredibly unafraid; these chickens simply wandered all over the place. You have opportunities that might get kids more interested too; brushing a pony, as an example, or collecting freshly laid eggs straight from the hen house are very engaging. It became evident that animal wellbeing mattered a great deal here. So, everything about where and how they kept them was super, and you can tell they love them like they are their family. The workers took a great deal of time explaining each of the animals, pointing out each animal’s personality as if they knew everything that happened with it.

Wild Herb Exploration

I certainly didn’t plan to find myself so interested in wild herbs, yet it quickly became one of my trip highlights. An instructor guided us through sections of the farm specifically dedicated to wild herbs, showing how several of these naturally growing plants might be used in every-day cooking and even for conventional treatments. She even brought recipes and explained it really well. I never understood, for example, that some ‘weeds’ I see near my house also are quite edible and loaded with goodness. It gives a whole other meaning to locally sourced ingredients! She made this hands-on presentation, inviting the participants to smell, touch, even taste several of these plants, so it makes one learn it pretty quickly.

Other Activities and Facilities

Beyond the main animal and herb things, this farm gives you this set of activities to ensure everyone visiting has something to do. There’s quite a bit of space so you could walk. As an example, you could stroll through all of the herb gardens or watch a few birds down near the little wooded spots. In the event you came with kids, there also is an outdoor playground. This farm also offers seasonal activities. Based on the time, as an example, you may learn about how they make cheese traditionally, and perhaps even give it a go yourself. What really surprised me the most was how organized things were, like picnic areas. The staff makes absolutely sure that facilities usually are tidy. So, I think they go that bit extra, especially for small details.

That all means you’ll be able to summarize what it takes to appreciate this gem of a place:

Here’s some main takeaways for everyone: