We had a dream for many years
Finding a place to live and share.
To pause and breathe.
Creating a context that gives time and space to reconnect to what is essential.
To nourish body, mind and soul.
Not a “wellness hotel”, not a meditation retreat.
A home inmidst peacefulness, pure, beautiful nature.
Sustainable life.
Maybe a bit of land for small organic farming. After a ten year journey we have found this place: La Montagnola high above Lago di Bolsena.
This is our dream come true .
We are greatful to share such beauty of nature and such purity of rural Italy.
Sabine & Stefan
La Montagnola Retreat and Organic Farm
La Montagnola Retreat
Peaceful, pure beautiful nature, spacious views across the lake. A true retreat to nourish body, mind and soul.
La Montagnola Workshops & Events
Carefully selected.
Inspiration to try something new or deepen an interest or passion.
La Montagnola Small Organic Farm
Sustainable cultivation of grapes and olives.
Back to the essence To the earth. Still learning and open to share this rewarding experience .
La Montagnola Retreat – Rooms
Our room concept
We open our home to our guests. The bedrooms are decorated in the style we love: simple and natural materials with attention to details . The rooms have views to the garden or the vineyard – you are always surrounded by nature.
Bathrooms can be private or shared. We carefully select local organic soaps and gels and provide a generous sets of towel and pool towels as well as bath robes and hair dryer. Yoga mats and meditation cushions are avaiable in all rooms.
Our room rates
Rates per double room and night are Euro 135.00 to 150.00 with a minimum stay of 2 nights.
We offer weekly rates and discounts for longer stays or single occupancy and are happy to put together dedicated offers for you.
Arrival and departure dates are flexible.
La Montagnola Retreat – Breakfast
Whenever possible, we serve breakfast on our beautiful terrace with view of the entire lake.
Should the weather be cool or wet, we create a cosy spot for you inside.
Local and Organic
We treasure the rich local variety of fresh ingredients either from our own land and garden or from preferred organic producers around the lake whereever possible. Taking care of our foot print on the delicate environment of the lake, and offering you healthy, fresh and truly nourishing food.
Home Made and Individual
We cook, bake and prepare everything ourselves. With love, attention and creativity.
Depending on seasonality and availability on the market we do not have a set menu, but a daily changing, broad variety of fruit, vegetables, breads, cereals, yoghurts, cheeses, cold meats, cakes and savory dishes, and whatever else comes to mind that day.
Wether you follow a certain diet or have specific allergies or preferences, we are very happy to serve what is good for you and your body.
La Montagnola Retreat – For Body & Soul
Pool and garden
You are welcome to find your private place and space in the generous gardens around the house or around the pool.
Yoga and Meditation
Our wooden yoga and meditation terrace with beautiful views across the house and the lake might be the perfect spot for your practice. Or you find your own favorite place. Should you like some company or guidance, we are happy to join.
Thai Yoga Massage
Relaxation, reactivation of the self healing mechanism of the body, analysis and activation of the natural energy flow. You can choose for a single or a series of Thai Yoga Massage and enjoy the treatments outside in the gardens or inside the privacy of your room or massage room.
La Montagnola Organic Farm
Organic Farming
Every m2 transformed from conventional into oranic farming contributes to protect the delicate environment of Lago di Bolsena and to everyone’s healthy life. We treat our fields, vineyards and garden only with organic products, and tend our grounds with respect to the plants and the soil and everything that lives in it. Our “Azienda Agricola” is biologically certified, while we realize our philosophy also beyond these formal rules.
Our Vineyard
In 2022 we started revitalizing an abandond vineyard of about 2 ha of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. In cooperation with young experts in sustainable wine farming and making we have started out on a journey of learning, testing and exploring.
From healing and nurturing the soil , to pruning without blocking the plant’s natural flow of the sap, to sustainable treatments to protect the plants. Wonderful to see how the vines recover their strength and start to produce again. In 2024 we have had our first harvest and are greatful to be able to experiment with a first small amount of turning most into wine.
The volcanic soil, the altitude of 600 m above sea level, the cool breeze also during summer, the direction of the vineyards are perfect conditions.
In 2025-26 we are aiming at a first production and bringing our La Montagnola Wine to market. Cannot wait 🙂
We are in the vineyard practically all year round and have been blessed with volunteers who have come to live and work with us to help further grow this beautiful project. Read more..
Our Olive Trees
We love our small “oliveto” with about 70 trees that grow on volcanic ground, the majority 90% being the type “Canino”. An ancient variety, which grew here already at the time of the Etruscans. Its oil tastes full and fruity, with a hint of fresh grass and a slightly sharp aftertaste. To guarantee the full, delicious taste and quality, we work with great care and caution, because every crack lets oxygen in. The branches are pulled with the fingers, so to speak, and the olives fall onto the net. Only the tall branches are shaken with a large rake. The full nets are carefully folded and thus filled into the crates. At the end of each day we take the harvest straight to the mill in the village, to prevent too much oxygen from entering. The fresh oil runs green as grass into large aluminium containers, which are tightly sealed. After about 10 days the floating particles settle and the oil can be filled into smaller containers. In the spring we prune the trees. The cut branches remain as fertilizer and are mowed together with the grass. Then the grass and flowers can grow again, to attract as many bees as possible.
Live and work with us
Working together
From about January to March we maw, clean and prune the vineyards. From April to June we bind and do the green pruning.
Before starting with each activity, the team is trained and we will learn by working side by side. So if you have never done this – no worries.
Living together
During the months we spent on the field, we share our house and home with people who come to work with us. We offer free accommodation and meals in our beautiful retreat.
Everyone lends a hand in the day2day kitchen tasks so we can organize our days together.
How
t makes sense to stay at least a week with us. Up to what we agree upon depending on your time and our requirements. Besides work you will have enough time to explore the area.
Contact us for more information.
La Montagnola – Workshops & Events
La Montagnola Small Organic Farm
Every m2 transformed from conventional into organic farming contributes to protect the delicate environment of Lago di Bolsena and to everyone’s healthy life. We treat our fields, vineyards and garden only with organic products, and tend our grounds with respect to the plants and the soil and everything that lives in it. Our “Azienda Agricola” is biologically certified, while we realize our philosophy beyond these formal rules.
Our Vineyard
In 2022 we started revitalizing an abandoned vineyard of about 2 ha Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. In cooperation with young experts in sustainable wine farming and making, we have started out on a journey of learning, testing and exploring. The volcanic soil, the altitude of 600 m above sea level, the cool breeze also during summer, the direction of the vineyards are perfect conditions.
We learned how to heal and nurture the soil, how to prune and nourish without blocking the plant’s natural flow of the sap. We continuously experiment to treat in the most sustainable way. Wonderful to see how the vines recover their strength and start to produce again. In 2024 we have had our first harvest and are greatful to be able to experiment with a first small amount of turning most into wine. From 2026 we are aiming at first production and bringing our La Montagnola Wine and Sparkling to market. Cannot wait 🙂
We are in the vineyard practically all year round and have been blessed with volunteers who have come to live and work with us to help further grow this beautiful project.
Our Olive Trees
We love our small “oliveto” with about 70 trees that grow on volcanic ground, the majority 90% being the type “Canino”. An ancient variety, which grew here already at the time of the Etruscans. Its oil tastes full and fruity, with a hint of fresh grass and a slightly sharp aftertaste.
To guarantee the full, delicious taste and quality, we work with great care and caution, because every crack lets oxygen in. The branches are pulled with the fingers, so to speak, and the olives fall onto the net. Only the tall branches are shaken with a large rake. The full nets are carefully folded and thus filled into the crates. At the end of each day we take the harvest straight to the mill in the village, to prevent too much oxygen from entering. The fresh oil runs green as grass into large aluminium containers, which are tightly sealed. After about 10 days the floating particles settle and the oil can be filled into smaller containers. In the spring we prune the trees. The cut branches remain as fertilizer and are mowed together with the grass. Then the grass and flowers can grow again, to attract as many bees as possible.
Purchasing our products
You can purchase La Montagnola Olio directly at the farm. Or contact us per mail lamontagnolaretreat@outlook.com or whatsapp +39389164 2262
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