La casa

We welcome you in our adventure to offer you rest, retreats, reliance, sharing, inspiration, in all simplicity

In eastern Sicily, in the countryside of the Iblei Mountains, on the small hills of “Cavasecca”, Noto, “Casa Imayah” overviews the sea and Mount Etna.

In the heart of a lush garden with native and centenaries trees, this “House of Mother Earth” of 220m² still evokes the small hamlet it once was. Its restoration is the result of a collaboration with craftsmen and craftsmen of the village, as materials were chosen mainly from local trade.

Its traditional “dry stone” has been joined by wings made of modern materials. This combination between the past and the present is inspired by respect for the history and the desire of comforts of a modern home. With four bedrooms with private bathrooms, a sauna and its own shower room, a swimming pool and its pool house, this peasant house has regained its quiet strength of yesteryear and the radiance of a newborn baby.

Long dry stone walls, typical of the culture of the southern Mediterranean, wind through the wild flowers and herbs and the small paths of this 18-hectare property here alcoves of contemplation, reading or contemplation.

Secluded on its hill of “Cavasecca”, this haven of peace seems timeless while enjoying a central position and ideal for discovering the natural and cultural riches of Baroque Sicily. The “Casa Imayah” is located 15 minutes by car from the first white sand beach “Fontane Bianche”, 20 minutes from the majestic “Cavagrande” fault, 30 minutes from the “Vendicari” reserve, 40 minutes from the airport of Catania Fontanarossa and thus lands at the crossroads between Siracusa and its Ortigia peninsula, Avola, Noto and Palazzolo Acreide. Also, the territory of the Iblei Mountains with plenty associations and cooperatives offering a wide choice of organic and local products, archaeological walks or discoveries of preserved traditions.

Finally, the small hamlet of “Casa Imayah” is divided into two parts that complement each other but do not touch each other. We offer you the villa located at sunrise while we live in the villa at sunset. In order to preserve everyone’s privacy and ensure a discreet presence, we have chosen facilities that offer everyone the freedom to meet or not the other.

In our families of origin, exile was the one that linked the south to the north of Europe. Is it our fate or our chance that we choose to complete the loop by descending southwards? In any case, we certainly had an appointment with the lands of “Cavasecca” to root our desire and our commitment to take care of the land, with its natural rhythms. The beauty of this property between earth and sky, sea and fire is also that of the presence of our dogs, Milò and Lya, and our cats, Nina and Charlie, who wonder around, lay in the sun, climb trees or follow us in each walk.

We welcome you in our adventure to offer you rest, retreats, reliance, sharing, inspiration, in all simplicity.

We have chosen to pamper your presence with us by offering you every morning a gourmet breakfast composed of local products, of top quality and for all needs, salty or sweet, meaty, vegetarian or vegan. And finally ! We will give you the chance to taste and buy, if you wish, our first cold-pressed olive oil.

Since taking care of the environment and regenerating oneself is also taking care of oneself, we suggest that during your stay you follow sunrise and sunset meditations, Pilates and mindful movement classes, relaxation or to receive energy treatments or massages.

Finally, aware that we are invited to this land and wishing to respect it as much as possible so that our presence to each and every one of us is virtuous and creates well-being for the living, we commit ourselves to the rational use of natural resources, to a conscious presence and to respect the wild tranquility of the place.

Looking forward to meeting you,
France-Alexandra and Bruno