Casa Valdese, Vallecrosia

History

In 1866 Ms. Boyce inaugurated a school in Vallecrosia, a few years later, in 1869, a kindergarten was inaugurated and the same year the lower elementary school and the kindergarten were born. In a few years the number of boys and girls increased, until in 1911 it was decided to host only girls. The schools were integral parts of the boarding school and for shorter or longer periods teachers and teachers from the Waldensian environment alternated there.

In 1915 the Waldensian Women's Institute, which included the building, the adjacent land and a chapel. The management of the work was, in the years between 1866 and 1891, entrusted to Mrs. Boyce assisted by friends and committees in Great Britain. When the Lady died in 1891, she bequeathed the vast property to the Waldensian Table.

The Second World War marked the suspension of the work: in 1944 the north wing was completely destroyed by bombing and the rest of the building was severely damaged. The girls who were guests of the institute were displaced in Torre Pellice. In the years that followed the end of the war, the building was gradually renovated thanks to the commitment of numerous volunteers from the Italian and European evangelical world. n that time the Waldensian Church, which already had other institutions for minors in Italy, decided to start a subsidiary work for the latter in Vallecrosia. It was therefore decided to inaugurate a marine colony functioning in the summer months and a convalescent home in the other months.

In the eighties, gradually, the House also opened up to tourist reception, starting to accommodate single travelers, groups and families. In the eighties, gradually, the House began to accommodate single travelers as well, opening up to tourist reception.

Food & Beverage

The breakfast buffet offers a rich choice of sweet and savory foods in a familiar atmosphere. The fixed menu lunch and dinner offer genuine Ligurian cuisine.

Vegetarians, vegans, with intolerances and allergies can agree on a specific menu before their arrival.

To prepare the meal for the little ones, the holiday home offers a small kitchenette.

Grounds & Gardens

The house is surrounded by a large park that allows you to enjoy moments of relaxation in the shade of the pine trees or have fun organizing a game of ping pong or volleyball on the court available to guests.
An area is also equipped with games for children.

Other facilities

The structure offers the possibility of organizing meetings, workshops and seminars by making equipped rooms available to guests.

There is a free safekeeping service at the reception. The rooms do not have a safe.

Air conditioning on request with an extra fee.

There are no televisions in the rooms, but there are in the common areas.