Mother Nature has always set the rhythm of human life.
Today, in our rush, we often forget that she holds the key to our balance.
That’s why Maddalena joins naTUra on a journey that fosters genuine connection with the environment and a renewed appreciation of its true value.
We support the creation of the Water Trail in the naTUra Forest by Giulia Terlicher — a PEFC-certified woodland in the heart of the Millenary Forest of Tarvisio: a place where water, earth, and silence meet to restore and renew those who walk through it.
With this spirit comes our wish: an invitation to slow down, breathe, and embrace simple, sustainable actions.
Because—just like the water we measure with precision—every mindful sip creates value.
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Giulia Terlicher
“I’m Giulia Terlicher, a professional guide specializing in immersive nature experiences, with thousands of people accompanied through natural environments.
I’m a woman who has always worked on herself in order to work with people and for people, constantly seeking the best educational paths to walk toward happiness.“
n my life, I’ve been a primary and preschool teacher, a special education teacher, and a mental, school, and life coach — as well as a trainer and networker. I’ve worked both independently and as an employee, in Italy and abroad. These experiences have prepared me to express, in a more entrepreneurial way, what I believe to be part of my DNA.
I grew up in the natural setting of the Julian Alps and Prealps, within the vast Tarvisio Forest area — at the heart of Europe, where Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures meet.
The natural, social, cultural, and economic characteristics of this place have strengthened the teachings I received from my parents — my mother, a forest pedagogy expert, and my father, a forester and forest administrator.
I enjoyed a wonderful childhood playing in the meadows and woods with my siblings and cousins, where my character and personality were shaped.
As I grew up, I realized that experiencing Nature as both a gym and a natural school made all the difference in my education. I focused my studies on pedagogy, earning my degree and later specializing through next-generation training programs designed to help children, teens, and adults live deeply transformative experiences of self-connection — through play and forest exploration.
The forest, as a learning model, offers the ideal environment for developing the key soft skills needed to succeed in both personal and professional life.
The operational synthesis of my personal and educational journey takes shape in the naTUra project — which means living your own nature with awareness.
It all begins by engaging in growth experiences outside the classroom, reclaiming your true self and reconnecting with who you really are.
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The experience
The naTUra experience is a cultural journey dedicated to well-being — an active immersion in the atmosphere of the forest and other natural environments.
It allows you to enjoy the therapeutic, anti-stress effects that arise when your senses connect with nature’s elements: the sight of greenery and harmonious landscapes, the play of sounds and silences, the scents, the tactile sensations, and the flavors of the earth’s fruits.
In the forest, it takes the form of Forest Bathing — a slower, more mindful, and more conscious way of connecting with nature.
Rooted in Forest Therapy, it is practiced in certified forests where its proven benefits are recognized.
The naTUra experiences are further enriched with sensory and playful elements inspired by forest pedagogy, encouraging exploration of the environment and fostering an active, experiential understanding of nature.
The main goal is relaxation and psychophysical regeneration through contact with nature and a re-education toward well-being. The side effects include greater environmental awareness — and a powerful boost in personal strength and resilience.
During a naTUra experience, you:
get to know the environment you’re exploring,
connect with nature and with the people in your group,
recharge body, mind, and spirit,
feel stimulated and inspired,
strengthen yourself personally, and
grow richer inside — because nature heals, teaches, and helps you feel truly well.
What happens during a naTUra experience:
- Activation of the vagus nerve, responsible for calmness and regeneration.
- Reduction of stress hormones
- Increase in natural killer cells.
Benefits for the body:
- A feeling of overall well-being.
- Regulation of heart rate.
- Regulation of blood pressure.
- Reduction of blood sugar levels.
- Detoxification from pollutants in the body.
- A feeling of increased energy.
- Improved metabolism and support in weight loss.
- Strengthening of the immune system and cancer prevention.
Benefits for the mind:
- Increase in creativity and imagination.
- Enhanced access to intuition.
- Over-view effect — a broadened sense of perspective and connection with the larger whole.
- Stimulation of concentration and memory.
- Increase in pain tolerance.
Benefits for the spirit:
- Improvement of mood.
- Alleviation of depression.
The naTUra Forest
The naTUra Forest is located in Ugovizza, in the municipality of Malborghetto-Valbruna (province of Udine), within the Millenary Forest of Tarvisio. It lies inside the Natura 2000 area, an ecological network of Sites of Community Importance (SCI) — the main instrument of the European Union’s policy for biodiversity conservation.
The naTUra Forest covers an area of 6 hectares and includes around 1,000 trees, mostly spruce, with smaller numbers of larches and beeches. It can be reached by car up to a parking area, followed by a 20-minute walk — first along a paved mountain road, then on a dirt path through the forest.
It is located in the mountains, away from the village, in a rural area surrounded by meadows, private chalets, and farm stays. The forest is part of the Puanina Tour, a network of trails connecting the various locations of the Ugovizza alpine area.
There is a local tourist office serving the area. Since 2023, the forest has been PEFC-certified for its sustainable management. In the future, the goal is to obtain additional certification for its recreational tourism and forest wellness services.
The naTUra Forest is truly the place where the naTUra project was born. It is the very environment that founder Giulia has known since childhood — where she learned to understand, listen to, and care for nature, guided by her parents and alongside her siblings. This forest represents both the story and the anchor of Giulia’s personal and professional life. Her grandfather Giacomo purchased the property 80 years ago, when it was just a meadow in the process of reforestation, and later passed it on to his daughter Cristina, Giulia’s mother. The naTUra Forest has since been allowed to grow naturally, and today it serves as a place of well-being and learning for many people.
The naTUra Forest Trail
Within the forest, a network of trails has been created, winding through its most enchanting areas for about 1 kilometer. The route is ideal for Forest Bathing sessions lasting from one to three hours.
Along the trail, visitors can observe the most distinctive features of the forest ecosystem — spruce, beech, and larch trees, mosses and lichens, mushrooms, anthills, a small stream, and breathtaking mountain views.
Along the trail, there are observation points dedicated to specific natural elements, as well as areas for breathing exercises, playful movement activities, and tree-connection experiences. At the entrance to the trail, a welcome sign provides information and guidelines for respectful behavior within the forest.
There are signs identifying the observation areas for each natural element, along with guidance panels to support the experience. At the amphitheater, a 30-square-meter stage hosts activities, and an information board shares the history of the forest and the family traditions connected to the place — designed to promote awareness and education. The trail can be safely walked, but it does require good mobility.
The community
The care and maintenance of the naTUra Forest are supported by members of the community, who contribute through voluntary donations and hands-on participation in maintenance activities.
As if they had adopted a small piece of the forest, these individuals stand at the forefront of virtuous actions that benefit the planet, the community, and themselves. The community also promotes an ecology of awareness, one that begins with building a sustainable culture. In doing so, it supports environmental education for children — each year, the community donates free nature experiences to schools and their teachers.
The community is made up of people from all over Italy, united by shared values of nature, well-being, and respect for the environment and for others. Every year, these individuals gather in the naTUra Forest to spend two days together, dedicated to regeneration and personal growth.
Maddalena SpA contributed to the creation of the Water Trail — a path leading to the stream that invites visitors to rediscover the pleasure of pausing, listening, and being renewed by its sound and freshness. The project includes the installation of a safety railing with handrail, a small access staircase to the stream, wooden deck chairs for rest stops, and a wooden fountain placed in the forest’s natural amphitheater — envisioned as a place of gathering and contemplation. A water meter will also be connected to the fountain to measure the amount of water drunk by visitors as they refresh themselves upon arrival — a tangible act that unites nature, technology, and awareness.
The Water Trail is currently under development and is expected to be completed by spring 2026.
We hope that the work will be well underway in time to celebrate a special moment: the World Water Day, which Maddalena and its team will experience in the naTUra Forest on March 22, 2026 — a shared journey of connection, respect, and awareness toward the element that has always inspired us.
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This project helps Maddalena S.p.A. contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda Goals.
