San Leo Cashmere: Farm Experience
From stable to yarn — discover the full story of Italian cashmere in the hills of San Leo
This guided cashmere farm experience in San Leo offers an intimate look at how one of the world's finest natural fibers is produced, processed, and transformed into handcrafted garments by skilled artisans.
The visit unfolds across the working areas of the farm, beginning at the stable, continuing through the yarn laboratory, and concluding with a relaxed snack in the garden. Each stage connects visitors to the rhythms of rural Italian life and the careful craft that defines the San Leo Cashmere brand.
Guardian dogs and a trained border collie are active participants in the farm's daily operations, and guests witness a live demonstration of flock management during the tour. The combination of animal husbandry, artisan fiber processing, and local gastronomy makes this a layered and memorable outing.
Tour Highlights
Meet the cashmere goat herd and learn about the annual fleece collection cycle in May.
Watch Maremma-Abruzzo guardian dogs Lea, Argo, and Nina at work protecting the flock.
See a live sheep dog demonstration with border collie Brando managing the flock.
Observe hands-on cashmere processing: combing, washing, drying, de-gassing, and carding.
Browse finished cashmere products including garments for adults, babies, and children.
Enjoy a closing snack with local pecorino, salami, San Leo bread, seasonal fruit, water, and wine.
Discover how tailor-made cashmere garments are created on request at the farm laboratory.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the stable where guests are introduced to the cashmere goat herd. The guide explains the farm's core activities, the animals' life cycle, and the annual fiber collection period in May.
Meet Lea, Argo, and Nina, three Maremma-Abruzzo sheepdogs whose role is to protect the flock around the clock. The guide explains how this ancient breed has been used in Italian pastoralism for centuries.
Border collie Brando leads a short live demonstration of flock management. Guests observe how trained commands guide the goats efficiently across the farm grounds.
Inside the yarn laboratory, the guide walks through each stage of cashmere processing: manual combing of the goats, cold-water washing with natural detergents, air drying, de-gassing, carding, and the final yarn cone. Finished products are displayed for guests to examine.
The visit concludes with a relaxed snack in the garden featuring pecorino cheese, salami, San Leo bakery bread, seasonal fruits, water, and wine. This is a moment to unwind and reflect on the experience.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional guided tour of the farm
- Stable visit and goat herd introduction
- Live sheep dog demonstration with Brando
- Yarn laboratory tour and processing explanation
- View of finished cashmere product range
- Garden snack with local products
- Water and wine during the snack
Not Included
- Personal cashmere purchases
- Transport to and from the farm
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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