The Santa Maria
farmhouse lies in the heart of Umbria near San
Venanzo and the historic towns of Orvieto, Todi, Assisi and
Perugia in the protected area of Monte Peglia Park.
The farmholidays is owned by a French chef, Daniel Boutet, his Italian wife,
Architect Rosaria Iacovino. Here the family (two sons Emanuel and Francesco)
live in an uncontaminated hillside paradise among oak trees and streams on
property which has been in the family for several generations.
It is perfect for guests wishing to tour the hilltowns, monasteries and architecture
of Umbria and stay in a rural friendly family atmosphere.
At Agritourism Santa Maria, we offer self contained suites (with kitchenettes,
living rooms and individual terraces) for two to thirty guests for groups
or family holidays.
The farmhouse is in a seventeenth century renovated fieldstone which has architecturally
designed additions including a common ‘great room’ with fireplace,
library, meditation room, covered meeting and dining terraces with barbeque
wood-burning oven for pizzas and roasts,
and an outdoor salt water swimming pool overlooking
Umbria. The farmhouse is artistically furnished with items from the original
family villa.
The farm setting comprises 50 hectares of organically farmed
land primarily growing grains and olives. It is surrounded by oak and juniper
forests. Wild produce includes strawberries, mushrooms, truffles and chicory.
The Faena stream runs through the landscape as well as through the adjacent
medieval stone villages.
Guests can hike, or (with advance notice) rent mountainbikes, or travel on horseback.
For a reasonable fee, we can also arrange traditional Italian meals in the dining
room, prepared by our chef.
We have free parking, telephone, fax and internet access.
All suites are equipped with coffee makers, refrigerator, freezer, cooking range
and oven. Because we have a ‘special child’ ourselves, our facilities
are designed to serve the needs of handicapped persons.
We are:
160 kilometers (2 hour direct train) from Rome
160 kilometers from Florence
30 kilometers from Perugia
39 kilometers from Orvieto
50 kilometers from Assisi
Special Notes:
1. North Americans: the climate is temperate in Umbria.
We encourage you to come during the autumn, when things are very quiet, to experience
the tranquility of Italy in the fall.
2. Medievalists: we can organize romantic medieval feasts for weddings, anniversaries
and other special occasions with costumes, dancers and traditional medieval
cuisine.
3. Religious groups: we can organize visits to monasteries and other sacred
places.
4. Architects, Architectural Students and Art Historians: we can facilitate
architectural tours and programs with ACSA/AIA sanctioned instructors.
5. Artists and Aspiring Artists: we can facilitate watercolor and/or egg-tempera
iconographic painting
6. Chefs: we can facilitate cooking programs in French and/or Italian cuisine.
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Helped to the Medieval Typical Genius Loci in this special
atmosphere Santa Maria's unique atmosphere lends itself to the celebration of
special times you wish to create with a special Medieval them.
We organize romantic medieval feasts for weddings, anniversaries, and other
parties of special occasions.
Jubilees, marriages, birthdays, eccentric parties, family reunions and retreats-with
medieval costums,dance with professional dancers instucting in medieval dances
music with professional musicians specializing in medieval music-food with recipies
researched, studied and prepared with great care including table decoration,floral
arrangements, from medieval era consisting of food and fruits-torches, candles,
and medieval candelaba's.
All helping to create a particular atmosphere with special medieval ambiance.
The farmhouse, built of stone, helps to make your special occasion a unique
and memorable event in your life!
