Our Story - Four Centuries of Amalfi Coast Life
Tenuta La Picola began life as a 17th-century farmhouse, built into the terraced hillsides of Furore when this stretch of the Amalfi Coast was purely agricultural. Today, we’ve carefully restored this historic farm stay while preserving its authentic character and original features.
A House Carved from History
Step inside and you’ll discover spaces that tell fascinating stories. Our rock-carved chambers were home to generations of farming families who worked these terraces. The original olive press still stands where it operated for centuries, and ancient stone walls reveal the skilled craftsmanship of local builders.
What You’ll Find
- Ancient millstone from the estate’s olive oil production days
- Original stone architecture showcasing traditional building techniques
- Terraced gardens still cultivated using time-tested methods
- Sea views that have inspired residents for four hundred years
Restored with Respect
We’ve updated Tenuta La Picola for modern comfort while honoring its past. Original stone features remain untouched, but you’ll enjoy contemporary amenities seamlessly integrated throughout. Every restoration decision respected the building’s character and the UNESCO World Heritage status of the Amalfi Coast.
Your Connection to the Coast
When you stay with us, you’re not just booking accommodation – you’re stepping into a story that connects you to centuries of coastal life. The same sunrise that lights your room has welcomed fishermen returning to nearby harbors since the 1600s. The lemon groves visible from your window have fed families for generations.
Living History
What makes Tenuta La Picola special isn’t just its age – it’s that the property remains a working part of the landscape. We still produce olive oil from our ancient groves, grow vegetables on terraces built by hand centuries ago, and welcome guests in the same spirit of hospitality that has defined this region for generations.
The farmhouse may be four centuries old, but its story continues with every guest who experiences the authentic Amalfi Coast lifestyle within these stone walls.
Book your stay and add your chapter to our continuing story – where every sunrise brings new memories in one of Italy’s most treasured landscapes.
