Scroll down to read how it all began and where we’re heading
We met in 2020, and since that day, life has never been the same.
It was a chance meeting on a random night out while we were both living in Naples. We fell in love and started building a life together. We had steady jobs, a house, and a wonderful circle of friends, but something was missing.
City life was wearing us down, and we felt disconnected from the things that mattered—nature, community, and purpose.
We felt wrong for throwing everything away, but that life wasn’t for us, and we knew it. After months of reflection and planning, we decided to take the big step. We quit our jobs, left Naples behind, and set off with an idea: to create a space where people could slow down, reconnect, and explore a way of living that’s more in tune with the environment and each other. That dream brought us to the Cilento region of Southern Italy, where we’re creating a place to share what inspires us and build something meaningful—together.
In September 2022, we left our life in Naples and began a journey of discovery for ourselves and for the project we dreamed of creating. Our travels took us across Europe, where we volunteered and immersed ourselves in sustainable and community-focused living.
We spent three months on an Eco-retreat farm in Portugal, learning about off-grid lifestyles and how people come together to create meaningful experiences. From there, we moved to France, where we worked on an educational farm and at a vineyard, deepening our understanding of sustainability, food, and connection.
These experiences shaped the foundation of what we do now, inspiring us to create events that bring people together to learn, share, and connect with nature and to one day fulfill our dream of creating our own Eco Lodge.
In August 2023, we returned to Italy, ready to bring our dream to life. The first step was finding the perfect place to call home. We explored Cilento, searching for a location that felt right. Finding a year-round rental property proved challenging.
In September 2023, we were invited to work at a folk music festival in Perdifumo. It was there that we discovered the town and we fell in love. After sharing our vision with locals, two people from the village decided to help. With their support, we found a house to rent, moved to Perdifumo, and began making it our home.
A man called Guido from the villlage generously donated a piece of land to us.
Although it was overgrown and filled with debris, we saw its potential. Together with the local community, we transformed the space into a functional outdoor events venue.
Located just five minutes from the town center, the space became the heart of our project. That summer, we hosted eight events, welcoming so many of you and creating something we were truly proud of.
After an incredible first year, we’re happy to say that our journey here in Perdifumo is just getting started. This year, we’re are hosting even bigger and better events, divided into four categories: traditions, nature, wellness, and culinary experiences. Each event is designed to bring people together to share, learn, and connect.
We’re committed to fostering deeper connections with the local community and creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting, positive impact.
Here are some of the collaborations we’ve been part of since starting Growing Greener.
Each partnership has helped us learn, grow, and share our vision with a wider community
