Culture, Nature and Food of Umbria:
Villa La Rogaia is an ideal starting point for active holidays. There are miles of trails out our doorstep where you can go hiking and mountain biking. You may also enjoy horseback riding in the enchanting landscape of Umbria. The panoramic drive to Lago Trasimeno is as pleasant as the lake itself, dotted with islands and castles. There you will find unspoilt nature and a variety of sports and leisure activities (swimming, surfing, sailing, canoeing). For sightseeing there are many historically relevant towns within easy driving distance, such as Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Arezzo and Siena. Make a travel in time to Etruscan, medieval and renaissance art or just enjoy a cappuccino sitting on the piazza. For your wellness, we offer massages at our house or trips to the famous ancient thermal spas in near Tuscany. Or discover local foods, excellent wines and extra virgin olive oils on a gourmet travel in Umbria and Tuscany. We will give you our personal tips: Travel off the beaten track.
Creative classes at La Rogaia:
Villa La Rogaia offers a wide range of classes in spring and autumn, such as painting course, watercolour course, sculpting course, cooking school, Tango workshop and creative writing classes. Artists from different backgrounds meet at Villa La Rogaia to explore new ideas. Class participants are inevitably inspired by Italy‘s wealth of culture and history. The spacious landscape and villa lend to introspection while also being a relaxing environment in which to get to know the other participants. Painting classes - water colour painting, drawing and large format acrylic painting. Sculpting classes - stone marble and wood sculpting. Cooking classes - Umbrian specialties with 'Mamma' Ornella Carletti. Dance workshops (Tango Argentino and Salsa) for beginners and masters. Creative writing courses. Olive Harvest - pick your own olive oil. Italian language classes. For dates and prices please check at http://www.rogaia.de/en/classes.html
Children are welcome:
Since we have children ourselves we specially welcome families with children. Kids will find plenty of space inside and around the house to play and discover nature. Your children will love to go for a treasure hunt in the woods or discover the ruin of an old castle just next to La Rogaia. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of olive groves, sheep pastures, woods, sunflower fields, punctuated with cypress and ancient stone oaks. Here, far away from your hectic everyday life you can relax amidst a natural setting. In the early spring, almond and peach blossoms paint the valley. The summer brings honey scented ginestra (broom). Warm august nights are filled with cicada concerts. The hills are laced with golden hues in the mild autumn, warmed by the scent of chestnut fires throughout the valleys. La Rogaia is the perfect spot for those who seek absolute silence: the next public road is 2.5 km away.
Golf:
Golf courts at Peugia at 25 km distance from La Rogaia
Other Activities:
Dancing, swimming, ball games, trekking, archery
