The farmhouse among the almond trees
In the heart of Ogliastra, between the village of Triei and the crystal-clear coast of Eastern Sardinia, Agriturismo I Mandorli welcomes guests to a beautifully restored historic farmhouse dating back to 1887. Founded by the Calia family as a 200-hectare agricultural estate, the property was once dedicated to olive groves, almond orchards, vineyards and cereal fields. Today, this authentic Sardinian agriturismo combines over a century of history with the comfort of modern hospitality, offering visitors a unique farm stay surrounded by nature, tradition and breathtaking landscapes. The careful restoration has preserved the original character of the estate, allowing guests to experience the authentic rural heritage of Sardinia while enjoying contemporary comfort in one of the most unspoilt areas of Ogliastra.
Built in 1887, the farmhouse was the heart of the Calia family's agricultural estate in Triei, Ogliastra. At the time, the property covered around 200 hectares, with almond groves, olive trees, vineyards and fields of wheat cultivated according to the rhythm of the seasons. After each harvest, the wheat was traditionally threshed in the ancient "Orgiola", the estate's historic threshing floor, located near today's parking area.
Today, the estate extends over approximately 20 hectares, preserving the same deep connection with nature that has defined it for more than a century. Walking through the grounds, guests can still discover remarkable historic trees, including the centuries-old cork oak beside the goose pond and the majestic cork oak of Sa Barza, both already standing when the estate was founded in 1887.
The farmhouse was carefully restored in 1999, respecting its original rural architecture. Local stone, lime plaster, wood and wrought iron were preserved wherever possible, maintaining the authentic character of the building while discreetly incorporating modern comforts for a relaxing stay.
The spirit of the estate remains rooted in its agricultural heritage. Seasonal vegetables are still harvested from our gardens, the olive trees continue to produce the estate's olive oil, and our cuisine celebrates fresh, authentic ingredients grown on the farm and sourced from the surrounding Ogliastra region.
A stay at Agriturismo I Mandorli offers the opportunity to experience the authentic Sardinian countryside, surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, just minutes from the stunning beaches of Ogliastra and the spectacular mountains of the Supramonte of Baunei. It is the perfect destination for travellers seeking an authentic holiday in Sardinia, staying in a beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse, where every stone tells a story that began more than 130 years ago.
A family story carved in stone
The I Mandorli farmhouse is the result of a family project built over time, with care for materials, landscape and detail. Every choice — from the masonry to the outdoor spaces — came from a simple question: how to give this place back its original dignity, without forcing it, letting the Triei countryside and the light of Ogliastra set the pace.
Many of the natural stone elements of the property — the flooring, the garden paths, the claddings and finishes — were created thanks to the experience our family has gained in marble working. Stone, here, is the thread that ties the farmhouse to the land around it: living matter that changes with the seasons and ages well, like things made to last.
This tradition comes from Apuane Marmi. Apuane Marmi is our family company specialising in the working of marble, granite, quartzite and natural stone for homes, villas, hotels and hospitality venues: Italian craftsmanship made of expert hands, ranging from flooring and cladding to staircases, thresholds and bespoke architectural elements, up to the restoration of historic buildings. The experience our family has gained in working natural stone was also applied to the restoration of the farmhouse, where many marble and stone elements were designed and made respecting the original rural architecture.
This is also why I Mandorli does not feel like just another place to stay: it carries the story of those who built it, a craft handed down that you can recognise in the details — underfoot, along the walls, on thresholds worn by the sun.