The agriturismo/holiday villa is situated within the olive groves and fields of the working organic 'Cuore Verde' farm and is near the historic hill-town of Spello, famous for its Corpus Domine flower festival. Assisi, Perugia and Spoleto are within easy reach of the property, by car and train.
We offer holiday accommodation in the relaxed atmosphere of the rolling Umbrian hills, where medieval towns and villages vie with Roman architecture for the attention of the culturally orientated visitor. Umbria is rich in history, folklore and cultural festivals and many typically Umbrian products are locally available. 'Cuore Verde' farm has pioneered the introduction of green and organic farming methods in Umbria and its lentils, pulses and olive oil are especially popular.
Cuore Verde' accommodation facilities are spread between two historic buildings on separate secluded sites.
'La Madreselva' (Caprifoglio or Honey suckle). An 18th century shepherd's cottage built in the traditional pink stone of the region. This building has been tastefully refurbished, but it retains its original features and all of its character. The property is situated on the slopes of Mt Subasio, (regional park) and is nestled between ancient olive groves. The walled mountain stronghold of Collepino is near and a visit is highly recommended. The property is located about 6 km from Spello and car rental is advisable. La Madreselva can sleep four up to six persons and all guests are welcome to use the swimming pool located at Villa 'I Vallaroni'.

'I Vallaroni' (Corbezzoli Strawberrytree). I Vallaroni'is a 17th century country villa which has been restored and refurbished to very high standard, yet still retaining its character and charm. The property is situated on the gentle hillside of 'Monticchio'and is approximately 2 km from Spello. Set centrally within the self-contained working fields and olive groves of Cuore Verde, the property benefits from a large outdoor seating area/garden and a large swimming pool of sunny aspect. The olive groves and woodland to the rear of the property give ample access for nature trails and walks. The villa offers five self-contained apartments with individual cooking facilities with each sleeping between two and three people. Large communal living room areas are available for the use of all guests. Next the Villa another one independent apartment sleeping for four to six persons. Apartments can be individually rented or the villa can be let as a whole. Apartments can be individually rented or the villa can be let as a whole. Internet point, bicycles, swings and ping-pong are also offered for the benefit of guests.

The organic farm Cuore Verde has been always very sensitive to the health and the protection of the environment problems. In the i976 when started was already distinguished from the others for the attention and caution in the used of chemical.
Such way brought the farm to be one of the first in the area to practise organic agriculture for the purpose producing healthy and genuine food. That was at the end of the eighties.
Fallowing the Umbrian tradition diet, beside usual productions of fodder, cereal, olives, grapes took a new course towards a vast range of pulses. Together with the well know beans (Borlotto, Cannellino) and chickpeas, the farm steer itself to the cultivation of Umbrian central Italy variety,the ecotype of Castelluccio (Norcia) for lentils, Cocco Bianco and Risina for the beans. Such a choice to safeguard the survival of ancient local rustic they have not been selected to maximize the harvest and but they are very rich in flavour and taste therefore suitable for organic agriculture.
At the present the 85 hectares of Cuore Verde's farm is totally organic: as well as growing fodder (Alfalfa) grain pulses, Italian soy bean (OGM Free) and cereals (as hard wheat, distichous barley, millet, and a peculiar variety of hard wheat which was grown thousands of years ago) grape wine, olive tree: the farm continues the search and to test the ancient, autochthonous variety.
On September 2004 has been recorded n the register book of fodder variety "The Alfalfa Cuore Verde". This selection was obtained in collaboration with 'gal Valle Umbra' and the genetics improvement Institute of Agriculture of Perugia University.
The Cuore Verde variety has been selected from alfalfa ecotype that was grown for many years in the farm. Tests showed its validity particularly for the organic agriculture.
The Cure Verde organic farm since the 1990is a member of "Organic Farmers' Cooperative Alce Nero"(Visit Web site), established and managed by Mr Gino Girolomoni known as the Patriarch of Organic Agriculture in Italy. To Alce Nero Cuore Verde gives most of its cereals.
Cuore Verde has been the first one to produce Organic DOP (Denomination of Origin Protected) extra vergine oil in this district. Besides its products as well as many qualified shops are very esteemed by most famous chefs in Italy and aboard.