A holiday in Sarna has a really particular taste, you are neither in an “Agriturismo”, nor in a residence, it is not a campsite, it is not a castle with boundaries and crenellated towers. You are in a place where time seems to have stopped, the ancient stone houses, the silence, the absence of cars, the view of the mountain of the Verna, with the Sanctuary founded by Saint Francesco, the paths that pass under the arcades of the houses, the surrounding wood and the very ancient majestic oaks. (Image) Nevertheless there is life, it is inhabited, artistic and cultural life takes place, tourists rest and relax, people who have a house often return to enjoy this fairy-tale place. Perhaps because of the depopulation of the countries happened in the years 50-60s of last century, houses have been abandoned, so as they were. Luckily dangerous works of modernization and functional adjustment have not been made, everything has remained as frozen up to a certain date, then little by little the first works, respectful of the environment and of the first form of the buildings, the fair introduction of more modern techniques of construction, gradually the small village goes back to live. At present the fixed inhabitants are only a few, but there is a cultural association with an excellent school of painting, that organizes periodically shows of painting and sculpture and other cultural and convivial activities. Many of the farmhouses abandoned by the farmers have been turned into lovely apartments for holidays and also the manor house, also tastefully restored, often accommodates some tourists. Sarna is really a pleasant discovery for all those who arrive here for first time. Many tourists keep on returning for several years in a row, while their children grow up and play hide-and-seek with children of all the ages, in this place so rich in shelters and secret spots.