The Region

In Deruta, renowned for hand-painted majolica, you can tour the studio that created our ceramics.

Umbria is also a center for fine cashmere clothing; there are outlets and the Cucinelli headquarters of Solomeo nearby.

Horseback riding can be arranged by request.

How about an early morning hot air balloon ride?

Truffle hunting in the hills behind Spoleto is a special day.

Both properties are situated on signed walking trails and there are several other signed trails around Collazzone. These peaceful pathways wind through forests, fields and valleys and boast beautiful views.

A private guide for touring Assisi and a private driver for day trips (or longer excursions) can be arranged.

Vespa motorscooter rentals for touring the countryside can be arranged.

Here are the driving distances to just some of the places you'll likely want to visit:
- Todi: 20 minutes
- Deruta: 15 minutes
- Perugia: 30 minutes
- Montefalco: 30 minutes
- Assisi/Spello: 45 minutes
- Bevagna: 45 minutes
- Spoleto: 1 hour
- Orvieto: 1 hour
- Cortona (Tuscany): 1 hour
- Montalcino (Tuscany): 1.5 hours
- Montepulciano (Tuscany): 1.5 hours

Here is a short list of festivals in the area:
- Last weekend in May: Cantine Aperte/Wine Day/Winery Open Houses
- Bevagna: Medieval Le Gaite Festival in Mid-June
- Throughout Umbria: Umbria Jazz Festival in early July
- Montefalco: Summer Festival in August
- Perugia: Eurochocolate Festival in October

La Segreta is set among one of Umbria’s most scenic nature preserves – with signed hiking and biking trails running through the property (literally right outside our door) and around Collazzone. Featuring picturesque views at every turn, these winding pathways lead to ancient hilltop towns, medieval monuments, rolling vineyards and lush valleys.

Hiking/biking maps and route directions are available to our guests upon request.