Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939

What Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939 does

Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939 is a family-owned agriturismo established in 1939 and operated by the Paleari Henssler family for four generations. The company is headquartered at Via Lecco 24, Eupilio (Como), in the Lombardy region of Italy, where it operates a single integrated rural property. The business is structured as SOCIETÁ AGRICOLA SANT'ANNA S.R.L., a private Italian limited liability company, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding. It employs 17 people and serves local and regional customers in the Lake Como area.

The company's operations span six interconnected on-site verticals. The Stalla (cattle barn) houses Bruna Alpina cows whose milk feeds both a self-service raw milk dispenser and the Caseificio (on-site cheese factory), which produces mozzarella, stracciatella, ricotta, caciotta, and a 90%-fresh-milk gelato daily. The Ristorante (farm-to-table restaurant) operates Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, sourcing a documented 35% of served products from the property itself—exceeding Italy's 30% threshold for official agriturismo classification. The Maneggio (equestrian center) provides individual and group riding lessons led by qualified federal instructor Ludovica, alongside summer Settimane Pony camps for children aged 6+ (priced at €180-300 per week). The Negozio (farm shop) retails cheeses, yogurt, meat, and salumi, and a dedicated event space above the restaurant hosts weddings, baptisms, communions, and corporate gatherings with customizable menus.

The business generates revenue entirely through direct, on-site, transactional channels; there is no third-party distribution, B2B wholesale, or e-commerce fulfillment beyond digital/physical gift cards (€100-€120) and customizable gift baskets. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website (s.anna1939.com), Facebook (@santanna1939), and Instagram (@santanna1939), supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals built over 85+ years. There is no proprietary technology, software platform, or AI/ML capability disclosed; the technology footprint is limited to a WordPress website with standard third-party widgets (Google Maps, YouTube, Facebook), and the company is GDPR-compliant. No funding rounds, M&A activity, regulatory actions, leadership changes, or geographic expansion have been evidenced.

Name

Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939

Legal name

SOCIETÁ AGRICOLA SANT'ANNA S.R.L.

Website

https://s.anna1939.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939 is a family-owned agriturismo in Eupilio (Lake Como), Italy, operating an integrated farm-to-table restaurant, on-site cheese factory, retail shop, equestrian center, and event venue under four generations of Paleari Henssler family ownership since 1939.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agriturismo and farm hospitality

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pasta Filata Cheese Manufacturing (Mozzarella, Provolone, String Cheese) (AFAHABAC), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Agriturismo hospitality
• Farm-to-table dining
• Artisan cheesemaking
• Equestrian riding school
• Direct farm retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Eupilio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining: On-site restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine featuring their own dairy products, meats, and locally sourced ingredients. Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
2. Direct retail sales: On-site shop selling homemade cheeses, yogurt, meat, salumi, and other farm products. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30-12:00 and 14:30-19:00.
3. Fresh milk sales: Self-service milk dispenser offering fresh, unprocessed milk from their own cows.
4. Gift cards and gift baskets: Digital and physical gift cards for restaurant and shop use, plus customizable gift baskets with farm products.
5. Equestrian programs: Pony weeks for children (summer camps), riding lessons for all levels, and equestrian experiences for adults and children.
6. Event hosting: Private events including weddings, baptisms, communions, corporate events, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and association gatherings with customized menus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939 is a family-owned agriturismo operating a farm-to-table restaurant, an on-site cheese factory producing fresh dairy products (mozzarella, stracciatella, ricotta, caciotta, and gelato) from its own Bruna Alpina cows, a cattle barn with a self-service milk dispenser, a direct-retail farm shop, a federally certified equestrian center offering riding lessons and summer Pony Weeks for children, and an event hosting service for private celebrations and corporate functions. The company produces 35% of its served and sold products in-house, exceeding the 30% threshold required for agriturismo classification in Italy.

Product overview

Azienda Agricola Sant'Anna 1939 is a family-owned agriturismo established in 1939 offering an integrated farm experience. The business operates as a multi-service operation centered on four core pillars: Ristorante (farm-to-table restaurant), Caseificio (on-site cheese factory producing cheeses, yogurt and gelato), Maneggio (equestrian center with riding lessons), and Stalla (cattle barn producing fresh milk and meat sold through the Negozio). Additional offerings include Gift Cards and Gift Baskets (customizable product selections), and Settimane Pony (summer camp programs for children). The company produces 35% of products served in-house, exceeding agriturismo requirements, and emphasizes zero-kilometer ingredients with same-day production of fresh cheeses.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ristorante (Farm-to-Table Restaurant) Farm-to-table restaurant serving traditional Italian countryside cuisine made with own-produced ingredients, including fresh cheeses, house-made pasta, and meat from own cattle. Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. For individual diners, families, and event guests.
• Caseificio (On-site Cheese Factory) On-site dairy producing fresh cheeses, yogurt, and gelato including mozzarella, stracciatella, caciotta, ricotta, and Fiordilatte 38° gelato made from 90% freshly milked milk from its own cows. Outputs supply the restaurant and farm shop. For retail and restaurant customers.
• Stalla (Cattle Barn) and Self-Service Milk Dispenser On-site cattle barn housing Bruna Alpina cows producing fresh milk and meat. Cows are raised with first-quality feed. Fresh, unprocessed milk is available through a self-service milk dispenser on the farm property. For individual consumers and local customers.
• Negozio (Farm Shop) On-site retail shop selling farm-produced products including cheeses, yogurt, meat, salami, and other agricultural goods. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30-12:00 and 14:30-19:00. For local retail customers and visitors.
• Maneggio (Equestrian Center / Riding School) Equestrian center (Centro Ippico Sant'Anna) offering individual and group riding lessons for all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. Led by certified federal instructor Ludovica. For children and adults seeking equestrian instruction.
• Event Hosting (Weddings, Baptisms, Communions, Corporate Events) Private event hosting for weddings, baptisms, communions, confirmations, corporate events, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and association gatherings. Indoor and outdoor reception setups with fully customizable menus and a dedicated event room above the restaurant. For families, organizations, and corporate clients.
• Cesti Regalo (Customizable Gift Baskets) Customizable gift baskets composed of farm-produced products. Catalog available for selection of products based on the recipient's gastronomic preferences. For individuals seeking gift purchases.
• Settimane Pony (Pony Weeks Summer Program) Summer program for children aged 6+ offering horseback riding lessons, pony care, games, swimming, and farm experiences. Full-day, morning-only, or morning-with-lunch options at EUR 180-300 per week per child. Min 5 / max 15 children per week. FISE Campus Sport Equestri quarterly license (EUR 15) available. Sibling discount of EUR 5 per day per child. For parents of children aged 6+ seeking summer equestrian and farm experiences.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Castello di Casole: Tuscan estate hotel leveraging agricultural heritage, on-property culinary program, and curated country experiences for guests. Comparable as an Italian countryside hospitality operator that pairs food, wine, and rural experiences for premium domestic and international guests.
• Borgo San Felice: Tuscan agriturismo/relais with on-site wine and food production, farm-to-table restaurant, and curated guest experiences. Comparable as a premium Italian agriturismo that combines hospitality with estate-produced food and experiential programming.
• Fattoria La Vialla: Family-run Tuscan agriturismo with on-farm production of wine, olive oil, cheeses, and cured meats, plus direct on-site retail and restaurant. Mirrors Sant'Anna's integrated farm-to-table model, multi-generation family ownership, and direct-to-consumer distribution.
• Borgo Egnazia: Luxury Puglia agriturismo/resort built around local agricultural identity, traditional cuisine, and on-site food programming. Comparable as a high-end Italian agriturismo monetizing culinary heritage, though at a much larger and more luxurious scale than Sant'Anna.
• Tenuta di Capezzana: Multi-century Tuscan estate farm combining vineyards, olive oil production, and on-site hospitality/tastings. Comparable as a heritage Italian agricultural estate that monetizes its farmland directly through on-property dining, retail, and visitor experiences.

Broad incumbents

• FICO Eataly World: Large Italian food experience and retail concept centered on agricultural producers, on-site dining, and educational programming. Comparable as a scaled farm-to-table dining and direct-retail destination, though operating at vastly greater size than Sant'Anna.
• Granarolo: Italy's largest dairy group, producing milk, cheeses, yogurt, and gelato for nationwide retail. Comparable as an Italian dairy producer operating at the opposite end of the scale spectrum, useful for assessing how Sant'Anna's artisanal on-site caseificio competes against industrial Italian dairy.
• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing cheeses and fresh dairy for retail and foodservice. Comparable as an established Italian dairy manufacturer whose scale and distribution footprint provide a reference point for the artisanal cheesemaking Sant'Anna performs on-site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/santanna1939
• Instagraminstagram.com/santanna1939
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azienda-agricola-sant-anna-1939

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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