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The Amici di Castel di Fiori will be holding its third edition of ARCHEOFLORA on June 5, 2011, in the historic village of Castel di Fiori near Montegabbione, in the Umbrian hills between Orvieto and Chiusi. This event is an annual gathering for lovers of nature and art and has become a major spring event in Umbria dedicated to flowers, …
Holy Week (Settimana Santa) in anticipation of Easter (Pasqua) this Sunday is underway in Rome. It will be a rather intense week leading up to Easter and events will be filled with many tourists and devout locals. If you are not put-off by a little overcrowding, Rome will definitely be a rewarding experience. On Holy Thursday (Giovedi Santo) the Pope …
Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) will be hosting the third #italychat on Twitter on Wednesday, February 16th at 3 p.m. ET. The topic will be Umbria and our special guest will be @brigolante! You’re invited to join us by asking questions and/or sharing your own Umbria expertise. @brigolante is really Rebecca Winke, an American expat, who runs the Brigolante Guest Apartments …
Secluded yet easily accessible, Il Casale di Mele is the perfect setting, providing the tranquility of the countryside but within easy reach of E45 which leasds to many famous hilltowns as well as parts of Tuscany. Il Casale di Mele is a traditional Umbrian stone farmhouse built with all the modern conveniences that sleeps 6 + 1. Read more about …
This holiday season, spend Christmas in Italy and learn to cook Italian meals and desserts, while experiencing Christmas traditions and exploring Italy: Ciao Laura offers a weeklong Christmas cooking vacation in Sorrento, which includes three Italian cooking lessons, Christmas lunch, and opportunities to explore Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii, and Positano and other spots along the Amalfi Coast. To whet your culinary …
Join Dream of Italy this November 6th in Umbria for a week of food, wine and ceramics: Customize a slideshow Highlights of Dream of Italy’s Umbria Harvest Week: • Six nights at the 17th-century farmhouse villa La Fattoria del Gelso near Assisi, Umbria. • All meals ─ homemade by the villa’s fabulous chef or at restaurants. • Visit to Italy’s …
In my book, there’s now one less reason to visit the town of Foligno in Umbria – but Foligno’s loss is Spello’s gain. In Dream of Italy’s Special Report: Umbria, editor Kathy McCabe wrote about the one-of-a-kind chef Salvatore Denaro and his popular trattoria in Foligno. Salvatore has now closed his quirky and wonderful restaurant Il Bacco Felice and is …
The goal of Dream of Italy’s Umbria Harvest Week: Food, Wine and Ceramics (November 6 to 12, 2010) is to provide our guests with a convivial, engaging and relaxing week filled with authentic Italian and Umbrian experiences. We’ll spend our days with local families and artisans who have been perfecting their trades for generations. All you need to do is …
Join me, Dream of Italy Editor Kathy McCabe, at the lovely store Bella Italia in Bethesda, Maryland this Sunday, May 16 between 1 and 5 p.m. for a celebration of all things Italian! The day’s highlights include: Save 20% on any non-sale item in the store including ceramics, olive oil, Italian foods, books, gifts and more Enjoy a jewelry …
Join husband and wife photographers Frank Van Ripher and Judith Goodman for a workshop in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. The authors of Venice in Winter will share their expertise with a small group. Six nights in the restored villa Fattoria del Gelso, in the shadow of Assisi. Guided excursions to several of Umbria’s hill towns. Individual attention during …
