About Renovation Umbria
Love at first site?
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Not exactly. There it was. The green Vendita sign attached to the gate of another sad, abandoned house in Spello, Italy. It was July 2019, and as we wrapped up our house-hunting trip around central Italy, we reflected on our renovation journey and the charming Villa degli Olivi that had caught our eye.
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Not even remotely. However, after our extensive renovation journey through various villages and hill towns around Umbria, Marche, and even a bit into (gasp) Tuscany, we were certain that Spello, Italy, and the combination of Villa degli Olivi with the picturesque village of Spello felt just right.
Before Times
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Infiorata - Spello's Claim to Fame
It was November 2019 when we signed the papers for our renovation journey. We requested an extended closing time-frame so that we could return for the closing, but who could have predicted that those 6 months would stretch into a year and 6 months? Who could have imagined in November 2019 what would unfold in the world in 2020? It felt li
It was November 2019 when we signed the papers for our renovation journey. We requested an extended closing time-frame so that we could return for the closing, but who could have predicted that those 6 months would stretch into a year and 6 months? Who could have imagined in November 2019 what would unfold in the world in 2020? It felt like something out of a science fiction novel, especially as we anticipated our new life at Villa degli Olivi in Spello, Italy.
Infiorata - Spello's Claim to Fame
Were we SURE this was the right one?
Infiorata - Spello's Claim to Fame
Nine weeks after Easter, the Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Domini (or Body of Christ, also called Corpus Christi) in honor of the Eucharist. Spello, Italy, has been celebrating this important religious holiday since the early 1960s. Spellani spend many months preparing for the festival, with their renovation journey involving the crea
Nine weeks after Easter, the Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Domini (or Body of Christ, also called Corpus Christi) in honor of the Eucharist. Spello, Italy, has been celebrating this important religious holiday since the early 1960s. Spellani spend many months preparing for the festival, with their renovation journey involving the creation of stunning 'carpets' made from real flowers and other plants. These are hand-picked, petals plucked, dried, sorted, and stored in many tavernas around the town, including the charming Villa degli Olivi. To be cont.
Bike Trips
Olive Harvest!
Olive Harvest!
Spello, Italy, is nestled at the base of Monte Subasio, a bald, flat-topped mountain that attracts hikers, bikers, paragliders, cows, horses, and a stunning display of flowers in the spring! This area offers numerous trails for both mountain bikers and road riders to explore. Additionally, we are conveniently located near the dedicated 40
Spello, Italy, is nestled at the base of Monte Subasio, a bald, flat-topped mountain that attracts hikers, bikers, paragliders, cows, horses, and a stunning display of flowers in the spring! This area offers numerous trails for both mountain bikers and road riders to explore. Additionally, we are conveniently located near the dedicated 40-kilometer bike trail that runs from Assisi to Spoleto, featuring several wineries along the way. For those embarking on a renovation journey, Villa degli Olivi is a perfect base to experience all that this beautiful region has to offer.
Olive Harvest!
Olive Harvest!
Olive Harvest!
Olive Harvest Journals: Following our renovation journey at the Villa degli Olivi in Spello Italy has been a rewarding experience...
The Ceilings!
Olive Harvest!
The Ceilings!
Remodel Story 1: Join us on our renovation journey as we transform the Villa degli Olivi in Spello, Italy.