The Factory in the Woods

Since 2012, she has directed the Omino Danzante dance school, which in the following years opened two additional locations in Milan. Before changing her life and founding Fabbrica nel bosco, she launched other new artistic and performance projects such as 'Matrimonio a Teatro' and '4 Imbriani'.

Architect and designer, Filippo is the creator and builder of the Fabbrica project.
When he takes a break from work, you can find him behind the bar counter, helping out with activities or leaving for Milan...

A jazz musician with a long career, Chicco studied percussion at the “Vivaldi” Conservatory in Alessandria and has collaborated with numerous Italian and international musicians.

A drum teacher, his musical language is open, creative and rooted in the jazz tradition.

A primary school teacher and actor, Andrea has been working for over twenty years in integrating theater and education.
He is president of the CET Theatre Collective and leads theatre workshops in schools of all levels.
In 2022 he obtained a Master's degree in Theatre Pedagogy from INPE.F.

His approach is inclusive, emotional and based on the experience of the “here and now”.

Fabio Ponzone is a musician, teacher, and author. At Fabbrica, he coordinates the Fabbrica in Musica project, overseeing musical programs, teaching, and artistic activities.
His training combines musical skills with a focus on education and relationships, with a personalized approach for children, teens, and adults. Alongside his teaching, he pursues an intense artistic career as a musician, songwriter, and producer.

Holistic educator and experiential facilitator

She designs and leads retreats, meetings, and programs dedicated to personal growth and integrated well-being. Her work combines body awareness, emotional awareness, and group dynamics, with a particular focus on creating safe and transformative spaces.

Within the projects she curates, she accompanies and coordinates collective experiences geared towards relationships, listening, and shared growth.

Maria has been practicing and studying yoga for almost twenty years, training at international schools in Berlin, Paris, Mexico, and the United States.
She has been teaching for over eight years, both in person and online. Her training includes Hatha, Vinyasa, Pranayama, and Kundalini, from which she has developed a personal, free, and non-dogmatic style.

Her classes integrate somatic movement, breath work, and meditation practices, both movement and listening, also including the use of sound and voice.

Valeria, a 3rd Dan black belt, has been practicing judo since 1992.
She has been a FIJLKAM Coach since 2021 and a technical collaborator since 2019.
He participated in the Italian senior championships and won the Italian sumo title in 2015.

His work focuses on discipline, respect and personal growth.
In addition to being an instructor at the factory in the woods, he also teaches judo courses at Yanagi.

With over thirty years of experience teaching rhythmic gymnastics, she leads groups of girls and young women, accompanying them on a journey of technical and personal growth within this wonderful discipline.

In her work, she combines expertise, passion, and educational care, conveying a sense of rhythm, discipline, and collaboration, as well as attention to gesture and body language.

With a background in classical dance, Erica has been teaching in academic and professional settings for years.
Since 2017 he has been collaborating regularly with Orsolina28.
She specializes in Pilates Matwork according to the Nineteen Hundred Pilates and Dance method and is a certified Gravity Foundation and Gravity Pilates Reformer Instructor. Her work combines body awareness, precision, and fluidity.

Fioly Bocca lives in Monferrato and practices yoga as a space for listening, being present, and connecting with nature. After graduating in Modern Literature, she combined her professional career with writing, editorial work, and a daily, personal, and non-dogmatic yoga practice.
At the Fabbrica, she leads yoga practices designed as moments of connection, conscious movement, and healing, open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Marzia D'Adamo is a hammock yoga teacher and holistic practitioner. Her journey combines movement, body awareness, and natural rebalancing practices.
Alla Fabbrica offers practices designed to promote relaxation, awareness, and well-being, integrating hammock yoga, reflexology, and energetic approaches in a welcoming, non-performative setting.

Passionate about fitness, he focuses his work on functional strength, movement, and cardiovascular endurance. His HIIT-style classes are designed to train the mind, body, and spirit together, with the idea that tackling challenging challenges in a group builds resilience, determination, and preparation in everyday life.

He is currently dedicated to hybrid fitness, participating in events such as Hyrox and Deka.
He has a background in martial arts (Aikido) and is a certified 22YRT yoga teacher at Atmananda Yoga, New York.

Chiara Petrassi is a music teacher, pianist, and singer. Her training combines academic study, artistic practice, and pedagogy, with a particular focus on inclusive education.
At the Fabbrica, she leads musical programs for children and adults that focus on listening, chorality, and active participation, creating spaces where music becomes a shared experience accessible to all.

She specializes in holistic pedagogy for parents, children, and educators, offering educational programs focused on emotions, natural learning, and quality relationships.

Through consultations, workshops, and training sessions, she offers a perspective that integrates listening, awareness, and shared growth.

At Fabbrica nel Bosco, she curates the Aperitivi Pedagogici – Dialoghi Educativi project, a space for discussion dedicated to the topics of education and family relationships.

Dora is a daily fixture at the Fabbrica. You'll find her at the bar and bistro for breakfast, snacks, and aperitifs, but she's also at the entrance, ready to welcome, guide, and lend a hand wherever needed. A smile that makes you feel instantly at home.

Lia is often behind the counter at the Fabbrica, enjoying coffee, snacks, and aperitifs. She welcomes guests and supports them with daily activities, with attentiveness and availability. A reliable presence, always ready to lend a hand.

Elena is one of the faces of Fabbrica nel Bosco. You'll meet her at the bar and during receptions, including breakfasts, aperitifs, and events. Versatile and available, she supports the activities and contributes to creating the simple, convivial atmosphere that characterizes Fabbrica nel Bosco.