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“La Ginestra” is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 metres above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area and home to rare plants and animals.
The farm, which has been operative for 12 years, includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural form.
For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including nature trails, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12m x 6m - 15 May-15 October) and walking, horse-riding lessons, excursions on horseback.
We let fully equipped furnished flats (2 to 7 beds) with central heating (orthopaedic mattresses and bedsteads) with private garden, for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis.
The prices include all incidental expenses such as: bed linen, towels, final cleaning, energy consumption, use of launderette, swimming pool, walks on natural paths.
Additional payment: central heating, archery and mountain bike for hire.
Organic breakfast (fresh spelt,kamut -bread, spelt,kamut and wheat cakes, honey, a choice of natural jams, butter, milk, coffee, tea, fruit juice,yoghurt) € 8 daily per person.
For meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants (1 km) that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from € 13 to € 25 per person per meal.
The organic farm “La Ginestra” follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: hay, cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.
Discount for families and groups and for stays of two or more weeks.
Restaurants: 1 km - Shops: 11 km - Gubbio: 15 km - Assisi: 30 km - Perugia: 27 km - Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - National Park Monte Cucco: 20 km - National Park Monte Tezio: 15 km - The sea: 80 km - Nearest main road: 11 km - Throughroad E45: 14 km - Railway station of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25 - Railway station of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25 - Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo: 11 km - Bus-stop at Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11 - Airport S. Egidio (Perugia): km 30 - Airport Ancona-Falconara: km 135 - Airport Roma Fiumicino: km 225 - Car essential - Dirt road km 3,7.
Organic breakfast (fresh spelt,kamut -bread, spelt,kamut and wheat cakes, honey, a choice of natural jams, butter, milk, coffee, tea, fruit juice,yoghurt) € 8 daily per person.
For meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants (1 km) that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from € 13 to € 25 per person per meal.
Rural activities including nature trails, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12m x 6m - 15 May-15 October) and walking.
It is possible to organize:
- archery courses;
- trekking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) paths, accompanied by guides;
- walks and trails of every level of difficulty on rented mountain bikes, accompanied by guides of the AMI;
- courses in basket-making and plaiting, with gathering and drying of plants;
- courses in natural and vegetarian cooking (bread-making);
- holistic wellness techniques (Ayurvedic massage and Tuina with essential oils, Shiatsu massage).
In the area it is possible to follow:
- hang-gliding courses (Monte Cucco Italian School);
- horse riding facilities and trekking on horseback;
- courses in ceramics;
- courses in wrought iron.
The organic farm “La Ginestra” follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: hay, cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.
English, French and Spanish spoken.
It is open all year round.
“La Ginestra” is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 metres above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area and home to rare plants and animals.
Restaurants: 1 km - Shops: 11 km - Gubbio: 15 km - Assisi: 30 km - Perugia: 27 km - Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - National Park Monte Cucco 20 km - National Park Monte Tezio 15 km - The sea: 80 km - Nearest main road: 11 km - Throughroad E45: 14 km - Railway station of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25 - Railway station of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25 - Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo: 11 km - Bus-stop at Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11 - Airport S. Egidio (Perugia): km 30 - Airport Ancona-Falconara: km 135 - Airport Roma Fiumicino: km 225 - Car essential - Dirt road km 3,7.
Fairs and events in the region:
Corsa dei Ceri (The Race of the “Ceri”): Gubbio, May - Calendimaggio (Calends of May): Assisi, May - Palio della Balestra (Crossbow Tournament): Gubbio, May - Umbria Jazz: Perugia, July - No Borders Gubbio Summer Festival: Gubbio, August - Mostra del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici (Truffles and Typical Products Fair): Gubbio, October - Accensione dell’albero di Natale più grande del mondo (The lighting of the biggest Christmas Tree in the world): Gubbio, December-January.
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