All seasons are beautiful in Umbria! Spring bursts with white hawthorn and yellow may, wild primrose and wild violets, then poppies and wild strawberries, longer days tempting country walks and exploring the ruins of ancient abbeys, castles and towers, and their history. Easter festivals and fairs begin in the local villages.

Summer relaxation by the pool and warm leisurely outdoor evenings in the garden. Evenings of music and dancing in the villages. Classic and Jazz music festivals, open air events and lots of local atmosphere to be enjoyed. The astronomical observatory at Montone is well worth visiting. Long and lingering dining under the stars and well into the night is a way of life here in the Upper Tiber Valley.

Autumn is the season for truffle hunting, mushroom gathering and chestnut picking. Celebrating the new prosciutto ham with home baked ciaccia (unlevened bread). Late autumn sees the harvesting of the olives and the olive mills (franotio) are open for visitors to see the process of making Extra Virgin Olive Oil and taste it for themselves!

There are several important farmers’ markets including the Woodland and Truffle fair in Città di Castello, with chance to buy delicious salami, prosciutto, cheeses, porcini mushrooms, truffles and olive oils. The world famous Euro Chocolate festivals are not to be missed.