Some stories are not meant to be forgotten.
They linger, suspended like mist over Lake Orta, and resurface when you least expect them.
Like the tale of the dragon of San Giulio—a mythical creature that once haunted the island at the lake’s center.
In the hush that surrounds it, a legend floats—one that is reborn every spring among the woods and shores of Lake Orta:
the dragon egg hunt.
No, it’s not just fantasy.
Or maybe it is.
But here at Seme di Faggio, we believe every story that makes a child smile—and rekindles wonder in adults—deserves a place in the real world.
📖 Discover the Legend of the Dragon and Saint Julius
They say that in the moment of its defeat, the dragon left behind a secret egg, hidden in the mountains surrounding the lake.
An egg not easily found, one that pulses beneath the vegetation each Easter like an ancient heart, ready to tell a new tale.
🌿 The heartbeat of spring
This isn’t your typical egg hunt. We’ve chosen to give voice back to the legend. We organize a walk through the forest trails above Ameno, where the gaze wanders and the breath deepens.
Along the path—where wildflowers dot the trails and the scent of wood blends with fresh grass—the lucky ones will discover the dragon’s egg, hand-painted with ancient symbols, hidden beneath nature’s green cloak.
This egg glows only in spring, when touched by just the right light, and when the seeker’s heart is ready to receive it.
A legend? Of course. But no one has ever returned empty-handed. It’s said that whoever finds it will be granted a special gift from the lake itself: the ability to see beauty even on the grayest days.
🐣 A ritual for all ages
Our dragon egg hunt is crafted for both children and grown-ups. For those who still believe in the magic of stories, and for those who want to tiptoe through reality, just enough to breathe in the enchantment of the woods.
It’s a time to come together, in wonder and joy, while spring dances in between the branches.
And after? After, we return to Seme di Faggio, where warm herbal teas, the scent of cake, and the comfort of home await.
Because even legends need a place to rest at Easter.
🎒 Join us in experiencing Easter in a different way: with faith, imagination, and nature.
Bring your curiosity… and maybe a little backpack to carry your magical egg.
🌍 Explore Lake Orta with DistrettoLaghi
♻️ Check out WWF’s tips for a sustainable Easter
Have you already felt the dragon’s heartbeat?
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#SemeDiFaggio | Where nature meets imagination.
