Alina’s farm sits in Umbria, right on the border with Tuscany.

Alina and her mother Lucia (plus the men in the family) run one of the best olive oil producing farms in the whole of Italy. It took them 40 years to get to the highest possible standards both in oil production and hospitality.

There is so much to say about this place that it is difficult to be concise. The first thing that strikes upon arrival is their genuine friendliness and passionate way of drawing you into their farm activities. Next is the speechless beauty of the place. Every single detail is so tendered yet so natural looking that one cannot imagine so much work actually goes on behind the scenes.

Their respect for intimacy and privacy of the guests is great. Their enthusiasm is infectious, but not intrusive at all. Alina, who is also a sommelier, may invite you for a wine tasting in their very charming cellar and draw you into the beauties of Umbrian and Tuscan wines with passion and knowledge… or maybe organise a cooking class with a local chef or just throw a pizza party.

As far as eco-friendliness, the houses are all built with a rain water recycling system, floor heating, solar panels, the farm is strictly organic, the olive trees are fed with the leftovers of the olive pressing. The farm also produces excellent honey.

All activities can be joined by guests – it is great for children who can see the whole process of honey making and olive oil production (the olive mill is inside the farm).