Vacation Rental Description
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.
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!
