Five country properties.
Different ways to stay.
One Fontanaro.
From our family organic farm — olive groves, our own mill, wine and Slow Cooking School — to completely private villas and country properties made up of independent residences, discover a different way of living between Umbria and Tuscany.
Our five properties
Five distinct places, one family
Each property is a separate place in the countryside around Paciano, between Lake Trasimeno and the Tuscan border.
Choose your property
Where would you like to stay?
Il Fontanaro Organic Farm
The heart of our family farm
Three intimate country homes surrounded by our organic olive groves, home to our olive mill, wine, Slow Cooking School and the everyday life of Il Fontanaro.
3 intimate homes
Organic Farm
Olive Mill
Cooking School
Fonte Cicerum
An exclusive private country villa
ive-bedroom country villa surrounded by its own gardens, with a private infinity pool and complete privacy.
Fontegirasole
A country estate with four independent residences
Four independent country residences set within one beautiful property, sharing the gardens and swimming pool. Choose your own private residence, combine several homes for family and friends, or reserve the entire property exclusively for your group.
Stay in one private residence, combine several homes, or make the entire property yours.
4 Independent Residences
Shared Gardens & Pool
Individual or Exclusive Use
Tartagli
A country estate with three independent residences
Three independent country homes sharing the gardens and swimming pool. Stay independently, bring different generations together while preserving everyone’s privacy, or make the entire property yours.
Travel together. Live independently.
3 Independent Residences
Shared Pool
Individual or Exclusive Use
Fonte della Pace
A private country villa & pool
An intimate three-bedroom country villa surrounded by nature, with its own private swimming pool and grounds.
3 Bedrooms
Private Pool
Exclusive Use
Fontegirasole & Tartagli
Travel together. Live independently.
Share the same country property while enjoying the privacy of your own home. Grandparents, parents and children under one sky, each with their own front door.
Stay in one residence, combine several homes, or make the entire property yours.
Your own home
Every residence is fully independent, with its own entrance, kitchen and living space.
A shared garden
Gardens and swimming pool are shared, so everyone meets when they want to — and not before.
Or the whole property
One family or group can reserve every residence and have the entire property to themselves.
Rooted in olive oil
We don't just live among the olive trees. We make the oil.
For generations, our family has cultivated organic olive groves at Il Fontanaro. Our extra virgin olive oil is made from our own olives, produced at our mill and shared every day around our table.
Certified organic
Our own mill
Award-winning EVO
Harvest since 1893
Visit the mill
From our land, to your table
Three worlds, one estate
Our olive oil
Organic extra virgin, pressed at our mill
Our wine
Wine from Il Fontanaro
Discover our wine
Our organic farm
A working farm, every day of the year
Kitchen gardens, groves and vineyards, certified organic and tended by our family.
Discover the farm
Farm-to-Table
The Art of Italian Cuisine
Join our professional chef for hands-on cooking classes using ingredients harvested from our organic garden. Handmade pasta, wood-fired baking, and seasonal Umbrian recipes passed down through generations.
Authentic Wellness
Sunset Meditation & Digital Detox
Guided meditation among ancient olive trees, yoga at sunrise, and a curated digital detox programme designed to restore your natural rhythm in the quietest corner of Italy.
The Harvest
An Olive Oil Journey
The timeless ritual of olive harvesting. Pick olives by hand, watch the cold-press extraction, and taste the freshest extra-virgin oil — a tradition unchanged for five generations.
Our story since 1893
Il Fontanaro is a living estate, shaped over five generations by a family of farmers, cooks, and custodians of the land. A distinct DNA has emerged — one rooted in organic agriculture, Slow Food philosophy, and the quiet luxury of a life measured by seasons, not schedules.
Our natural environment
The Land
Discover Il Fontanaro’s landscape — olive groves, wildflower meadows, and woodland stretching across the Umbrian hills between Rome and Florence
FAQ
How to reach Il Fontanaro from Rome?
Il Fontanaro is just 90 minutes from Rome Fiumicino Airport via the A1 motorway. We arrange private transfers from Rome, Florence, or Perugia airports. The nearest train station is Orvieto, only 15 minutes away.
Why choose Umbria over Tuscany?
Umbria offers the same rolling hills, historic towns, and world-class cuisine — but with fewer crowds, lower prices, and a more authentic experience.
Are the cooking classes suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. Our professional chef tailors every class to your skill level. Classes are intimate and cover handmade pasta, seasonal recipes, and olive oil tasting from our own groves.
Is Il Fontanaro suitable for remote work?
Every villa is equipped with high-speed fiber optic internet, dedicated workspaces, and complete privacy — ideal for workcations and digital nomads seeking inspiration.
What is the best time to visit?
Umbria is beautiful year-round. Spring and autumn offer the best weather. October and November are olive harvest season, the most immersive time to experience our heritage.
FONTANARO ORGANIC OLIVE ESTATE, FARMING AND VILLAS - THE COUNTRY SLOW LIVING
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Y BMTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
A fever dream of slow living and generosity that the most talented Hollywood writers couldn’t script. Look no further, this place is the real deal. Thank you for your hospitality!Pubblicato su Google![]()
John and MaryTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Very beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Great communication and very knowledgeable and friendly. We hope to return one day.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Robert GonzalezTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Beautiful. Took a pasta class here. It was excellent. Multiple course meal. I highly recommend it.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Pogliani de LeonTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Fontanaro is not just an incedibly beautiful place but its a way of being and spending time and appreciating the beauty of nature that becomes a part of your soul- so much so that once you come here, you will always come back! A very good friend and I came here 10 years ago, and we were greeted by Alina Pinelli who not only offers the most amazing cooking classes but who I consider to be a concierge to the region! She knows everyone and everything that is going on in any village within an hours’ drive, and the best way to enjoy whatever that activity is. Whether its shopping, wine tasting, exploring history, sharing romantic moments with your partner or doing things your children will also love, she will find you what you are looking for or in some cases what you didnt know what you needed or were looking for. Since my first visit, I have returned with groups of friends, family, and most recently with a husband and toddler. Now I can say that Fontanaro is equally as amazing for children- there was nothing more heartwarming than watching my daughter chase lizards and butterflies, discover the textures of different flowers and plants, and pick fruit from the trees and run barefoot in the grass, eyes wide open with every new sensory discovery! And at the end of the day, after time spent swimming in the pool and reading in the hammock, we relax and watch sunset with a meal on the terrace in a comfortable villa with all the comforts you need to sleep well and wake up happy.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Jimmy Johan Bro ChristensenTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Amazing and insightful to learn how to make pasta in different ways. Our sweet instructor Alina told the history about how she and her family bought the estate and stated to farm olives to produce olive oil. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves in your and the other guest's company. I will definitely recommend this experience. Kind regards Rosa, Anette and Jimmy Christensen - Denmark.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Laura KatzurakiTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Una location molto bella, immersa nella campagna umbra dove si respira pace e serenità. Abbiamo trascorso dieci giorni in famiglia + il nostro cane nell'alloggio "sassicaia", un appartamento dotato di tutti i comfort con una loggia meravigliosa con vista. Il team Fontanaro è stato sempre presente e disponibile a risolvere qualsiasi problematica con grande gentilezza e professionalità. Grazie per la bellissima vacanza e speriamo di tornare presto!Pubblicato su Google![]()
Laura MontalbettiTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
Bellissima location, curata nei dettagli, immersa nella natura. Accoglienza e ospitalità eccellente. Grazie della bella vacanza.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Charlotte DegnTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
We were a group of 9 family and friends who enjoyed our Cicerum house immensely. Everything was perfect, the house beautiful, our hosts incredibly helpful and we cannot praise Fontanaro enough. We highly recommend everything about Fontanaro and especially Cicerum where we stayed - but you have to experience the hospitality and amazing hosts yourself. Just do yourself and book this. We loved it so much. Thank you.Pubblicato su Google![]()
Georgia PTrustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google.
chance to join a cooking class at this beautiful location, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The setting was absolutely lovely, surrounded by nature and full of charm. We made several types of fresh pasta from scratch, including tagliatelle, ravioli, and lasagna, all guided step by step by a passionate and knowledgeable host. The most magical part? Picking fresh ingredients straight from the garden, it made the whole experience feel so authentic and special. It wasn’t just a cooking class; it was a taste of real Italian life, shared with kind people and lots of laughs. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to connect with local culture in the most delicious way possible!
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