Nestled in the heart of the Monti della Tolfa, the Tolfa Mountains, Fontana del Papa lies about two miles outside the town of Tolfa, near the Mediterranean coast. The family-run farmhouse is only a 50-minute drive from Rome. Although they specialize in cooking classes, visitors can also enjoy horseback riding, hiking and painting classes.
Fontana del Papa
Strada Santa Severa
00059 Tolfa Prov
Roma Italy
+39 0766 93455
fontanadelpapa.it
Lavanda Blu is in the quiet village of Carassai, north of Ascoli Piceno. A working farm, visitors can participate in the grape and olive harvests during the fall, where you can learn more about making wine and olive oil. The rest of the year, you can take part in the farm's regular cooking classes or enjoy the area's hiking trails and bike rides. Lavanda Blu is less than 10 miles from the sandy beaches of Italy's eastern coast.
Organic Farm Lavanda Blu Agriturismo
Cda Menocchia, 21
63030, Carassai, AP
Le Marche, Italy
+39 334-846-6743
lavandablu.com
Cretaiole is about three miles outside the village of Pieza in Tuscany. Guests can stay in a restored 14th century building and will have the opportunity to tour the family's farmhouse, which is five minutes away. There, you can help harvest grapes and make the farm's wine during the fall and the rest of the year you can purchase wine, olive oil and other farm goods. Pasta-making, wine-tasting and excursions to the city of Siena are just some of the year-round activities.
Agriturismo Cretaiole
SS 146
Pienza (SI) Italia 53026
+39 057-874-8083
cretaiole.it
Located in Basilicata in Southern Italy, Tempa Bianca is close to the city of Matera, which is Unesco World Heritage Property. The farmhouse has eight rooms and sleeps 20 people in total. You can try local dishes at the farm's restaurant, or take advantage of hiking opportunities in the nearby pine forest. The farm produces grain and is a renowned breeder of sport horses.
Tempa Bianca
Contrada Rifeccia - S.S. Matera/Grassano
Matera
MT 75100
Italy
+39 377-310-0309
tempabianca.com
