I stayed two nights at Il Fontanaro last weekend and left wishing that I didn't have to return to the city. There was the comfortable room landscaped with roses nestled in the green rolling hills of Umbria, but that was nothing compared to Lucia and Alina, who not only work miracles in the kitchen, but their kindness made me feel... More

I've stayed at Fontanaro several times now, and every time, I have a very hard time leaving! From the gorgeous (all-organic) garden that Alina and Lucia encourage you to pick anything from (right now, strawberries are in season... yum!) to the views over the rolling hills, from the lovely villas with their cozy couches and fireplaces to the tiny medieval... More

What a wonderful day we had at Il Fontanaro. Off we went to Il Fontanaro to learn to cook Tuscan farmhouse style and what a fabulous time we had! We were made to feel instantly at home by Lucia and Alina and Bacco and Ektor their two chocolate labs. As soon as we arrived the hospitality began - espresso, vintage... More

For more details on our experience at Il Fontanaro, please check out our article on this fabulous farm house: http://www.landingstanding.com/umbrian-great-food-wine-people-il-fontanaro/ Il Fontanaro is a home away from home. What we thought would be a basic cooking class turned out to be an entire day full of cooking, eating, drinking wine, and relaxing in the garden getting to know these two... More

Paciano is a very special little village in Umbria and made even more so by the warmth, hospitality and friendship shown by Lucia and Alaina during our 10 day stay at their Tartagli property just up the hill from Fontanaro - with spectacular views. The weather wasn't at it's best last week when we were there but we were invited... More

My wife and I stayed at Il Fontanaro last week as a part of our trip to Italy. It was absolutely fantastic, the best part of our 9 days in Italy (Rome, Paciano, and Siena). Both Alina and Lucia are fantastic hosts (Bacco and Ektor are not too bad either (their chocolate labs)). The villas are a great place to... More

i had the most wonderful experience in il fontanaro its perfection in every single detail ..an amazing place where you can find peace ,love and beauty everywhere .. my 6 years daughter had a great time and was full with joy and had fun with nature ,people and animals ...(what a wonderful dogs) they also organiz cooking lesson ..i realy... More

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to stay a few days in Fontanaro. What an amazing place! We have so many wonderful memories from our stay. Everything was perfect! Fontanaro is a beautiful venue and Alina and Lucia were excellent hosts.The countryside was beautiful even during winter. We will recommend Fontanaro to all of our friends and look... More

Our family has stayed twice with Lucia and Alina (Aug, 2010 & July 2011), up the hill at their Tartagli rental property. We have leased the Brunello suite (sleeps 6) for one week both summers, and will do it again and again, as time and finances allow! The balcony and pool views are breath taking. The kitchen and bedroom/bath amenities... More