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In late October 2008, I spent an amazing week with my friends Bill and Suzy Menard at their villa Fattoria del Gelso just down the road from Assisi. I wrote about many of my experiences in our special report on Umbria. We ate our hearts out (the villa cook Teresa is not only a doll but an amazing chef), visited …
Our lovely 16th-century stone farmhouse just outside Assisi, nestled among the foothills of St. Francis’ beloved Mount Subasio in Umbria, has been carefully remodeled into intimate apartments blending historic features and modern amenities. We pride ourselves on our famous Italian hospitality, welcoming our guests to a relaxing and memorable stay in the breathtaking Umbrian hills. www.brigolante.com (This is an …
Music and Markets Tours presents the best of live jazz from Umbria Jazz Winter in hilltop Orvieto, remarkable food and wine, and the unique winter beauty of Tuscany and Umbria. Revel in a jazzy New Year’s Eve, stroll Tuscan lanes, visit an olive farm and vineyard, and shop at world-class outlets. Complete details on the Music and Markets Web …
It’s about the wine, wonderful weather, the music of the language, history and art. It’s called Italy. But you can call it Home. See You in Italy lists homes in Umbria and Tuscany at all prices ranges. Stew and Midge Vreeland bought and renovated in Italy ten years ago and have been helping others live the dream since then. See …
Fattoria del Gelso is one of three Umbria villa rentals profiled in the June 2009 issue of Dream of Italy: As the owners of Bella Italia, a successful Italian gourmet and ceramics store in Bethesda, Maryland, Suzy and Bill Menard found themselves spending plenty of time in Deruta, Umbria’s ceramics capital, sourcing imports for their store. In time it made …
Get a preview of our first full-color print newsletter. Become a fan of Dream of Italy on Facebook on/or before July 1st and we’ll send you a link to this full 12-page special report on Umbria – for free! Our new color printing means prices have to go up so subscribe or renew by July 15th and save $15 to …
I’ve been getting requests from those who were there on pizza making night at Fattoria del Gelso for a photo post of Pantoloni Pepperoni or did we call him Pepperoni Pantoloni? No matter. Ladies, you know who you are and this is my Thanksgiving present to you. Without further ado…
Given the economy, the idea of home swapping for vacations is one that will only grow in popularity especially for travel to Italy. After all the dollar is stronger which makes a trip more enticing but accommodations are often the biggest expense. So what about swapping places with someone who’s interested in visiting your city? My friends Art and Barb …
This is the second time I have had the chance to go truffle hunting – everyone should experience it. The first time was in Piedmont. I won’t even get into the rivalry over Piedmont vs. Umbria truffles. Our truffle hunter (tells you something about me that I can’t remember his name but remember the dog’s name!) and his dog Asia …
As the owner of a small business, it is hard to get away from work — even in Italy. But if you have to work, can you find a much better spot than this? Photo taken at Fattoria del Gelso, the villa my friends Suzy and Bill recently purchased.
