Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

A walk among our meadows with a botanist. Collection, legends, properties of spontaneous plants. Practical explanations on how to use them to make natural dyes and inks, curative properties, aromatherapy and traditional herbal medicine.

During a workshop in his atelier Luciano Bandinelli, the craftsman of the time, will show you the entire process of grinding and engraving handmade crystal, telling you old anecdots about this ancient art.

To taste the simple dishes of the territory, the owner and his son of the restaurant Vardaceli will wait for you, at just 2 km from La macchiola.

What better way to pass a morning or afternoon than to spend it learning to cook traditional Italian dishes. Using local, fresh Marchigiani ingredients, you will learn the basics of making and shaping pasta, rolling out your own gnocchi a

Draw beautiful spots of the Tuscany countryside, going outdoor to visit the most beautiful sites of Poggibonsi area.

The medieval village of Itri overlooked by the castle, worth a visit both day and night. It is always exciting to discover alleys and stairways, old mills, stone portals and signs of the past. On August 13, you can not miss the Tarita Fest!

This small town is proud of its Byzantine origins, its very early little churches that recall those of Armenia, the Cathedral with its coat of arms, the Baptistery with its purple-coloured font and antique granite columns, and the Castle.

It's one of the Tuscany's little gems. Rich of art and culture, Lucca is famous for piazza dell'anfiteatro (roman heritage), the medieval walls, the cathedral of San Martino. Lucca is the ideal town for walking, biking and shopping.

Visit Avignonesi one of the best wines of the world, just 30 minutes from il fontanaro

A historic restaurant with traditional recipes as only grandmothers can do.
Tel. +39 0183 52412

A Pool Bar is open for a light lunch under the Jasmine pergola in our garden solarium by the lake.

Are you in search of great wines and great wine experiences? Are you the type of wine drinker that despises the average and loves the extraordinary? During our wine tours, you can explore world of wine with a passionate sommelier.

This fabulous restaurant in the picture-perfect main piazza of tiny hilltop Montefalco is one of my favorite spots in Umbria. Incredible food, a wonderful wine list (heavy on local Sagrantino), and outside tables in the adorable piazza.

One of the most enchanting place of the Amalfi Coast: a dream location for a wedding, with a spectacular breathtaking view. During summer Villa Rufolo hosts the Ravello Festival: concerts and live performances on its panoramic terrace.

In the 60s cook the fresh fish that fished grandfather Dario was the most immediate and natural, but over the years focus on the freshness of the fish product and the raw materials used, has become their strength.

Our sea is the Sicilian Channel; here we still have some untouched sandy beaches and high sand dunes that remember us that we're closer to North Africa that Turin... Think that Marina di Ragusa is southern than Tunis...come to discover thi

The Philosophical Park, founded by Swedes Marianne and Gunnar Adler-Karlsson, with its paths in the Mediterranean scrub and quotes by famous philosophers on majolica tiles, is an unique place to meditate and contemplate the gorgeous view.

Olive oil, wine, pianos, accordions, pasta, boating, leather goods, hats, shoes, wood, iron, etc. ...

The Sanctuary of Loreto, the little medieval hill towns, the ancient romanesque abbeys, the gently rolling countryside, and the spectacular Parco dei Sibillini

Turn your vacation into a photographic safari in Marche, hunting out the perfect shot thanks the technics learnt during the course held at Villa Cicchi!

Historical winery, here you can take guided tours, tasting and knowing the taste of good local wine

Once upon a time there was a very old mill... Today it is a charming Locanda with just eight rooms overlooking the creek "Esse" and a typical restaurant. An heaven of tranquillity and peace located in a picturesque landscape

An amazing first hand experience of joining the truffle hunter and his dog as they weave their way through the woods in search of truffles. Followed by a hands-on cooking class using your newly found truffles as the main ingredient.

In roughly half hour you can reach the amazing Capri island. A mix of history, nature, worldliness, culture and events that daily blend together and bring the Legend of Capri to life; a legend that sees no comparison anywhere in the world.

Directed by the young chef Simon Ragni is the right place to eat typical Umbrian cuisine.

The island of spas and wellbeing has a wealth of treasures hidden under soil. In terms of density of sources, it is the most important in Europe: 103 sources, 69 fumaroles and 29 hot springs.

You will learn about this noble art and different kind of falcons and their characteristics, how to meet them how to feed this noble birds.

In the heart of the historic centre of Manduria, just 15km far from the Masseria, a lovely place where to taste apulian food specialities cooked with a hint of modernity. Excellent wine list.
Address: Piazza Commestibili 7, Manduria