Family history

1964

In 1964, Vincenzo Ganduglia gifted his daughter Luigia a piece of land. In less than a year, by May 1965, the inn began to take shape, with surrounding lands dedicated to cultivation for the restaurant.
In the early years, the establishment had three guest rooms, a dining room for the inn, a kitchen, and a private room for the family: Luigia, her husband Vincenzo Monesiglio, and their children Silvia and Flavio.

'70

In the 1970s, the inn, initially named La Giara, changed its name to La Gioiosa.
Over the years, profits were reinvested, allowing the property to grow.
Despite the passing of her husband Vincenzo in 1979, Luigia, with the unwavering support of her children, managed to guide the inn towards new milestones, reaching seven guest rooms in the following decade and introducing the innovation of potable water.

'80s

'80 e'90

In the 1980s and 1990s, all seven rooms offered the luxury of a private bathroom, transforming La Gioiosa from an inn into a 2-star hotel.
In the mid-1980s, Silvia married and opened another guesthouse in Finalpia, Villa Ave, which is now over 40 years old, leaving Flavio to continue the adventure with their mother.

'80 e'90

During the same years, Luigia met Giorgio, who became her life partner, assisting and supporting her in many activities, primarily dedicating himself to managing the farmland.

2000

In 2000, the building was completely renovated, doubling the number of rooms and introducing Junior Suites, thereby upgrading its classification from 2 to 3 stars.

2000

In recent years, Flavio's eldest daughter, Federica, has carried on the passion for hospitality, studying and gaining experience abroad.
With a combination of tradition and innovation, she has gradually introduced new ideas, helping to keep the story of La Gioiosa alive, demonstrating that family continuity can be complemented by a touch of freshness and modernity.