La Ginestra is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 Mt above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area. The farm includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural structure.
We let furnished flats fully equipped and centrally heated, from 2 to 9 beds (orthopaedic mattresses and bed bases), for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis. The prices include all incidental expenses such as: bed linen, towels, final cleaning, energy consumption, use of launderette and swimming pool. Central heating: additional payment. Organic breakfast (fresh spelt-bread, spelt and wheat cakes, a choice of natural jams, butter, milk, coffee or tea) Euro 8. For the meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from Euro 13 to Euro 21 per person per meal.
For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including walks on natural paths, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12 x 6 m) and walking. It is possible to organize: trekking on horseback for up to 3 days with instructors, visiting castles, ruins, unspoilt valleys and woods; hiking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) accompanied by guides; walks and trails of every level of difficulty renting mountain bikes and accompanied by guides of the AMI; courses in natural cooking (breadmaking). In the area it is possible to follow: hang-gliding courses (Monte Cucco Italian School); archery courses.
It is open all year round. Small pets welcome (extra € 35 for week, € 7 daily). The organic farm "La Ginestra" follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.
English, French and Spanish spoken.
Discount for stays of two or more weeks, for families and groups.
"La Ginestra" welcomes groups, and courses and is happy to organize organic and vegetarian cousine.
