"La Ginestra" is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 Mt above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area. The farm includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural structure. We let furnished flats fully equipped and centrally heated, from 2 to 9 beds (orthopaedic mattresses and bed bases) for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis. For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including walks on natural paths, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12 x 6 m.) and walking. Restaurants and horse riding facilities: 6 km - Shops: 13 km - Gubbio: 20 km - Assisi: 35 km - Perugia: 30 km - Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - The sea: 80 km - Nearest A road: 11 km - Throughroad E45: 14 km - Railway station of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25 - Railway station of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25 - Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo/Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11 - Car essential - Dirt road km 3,5. It is possible to organize: - trekking on horseback for up to 3 days with instructors, visiting castles, ruins, unspoilt valleys and woods; - hiking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) accompanied by guides; - walks and trails of every level of difficulty renting mountain bikes and accompanied by guides of the AMI; - courses in basketmaking and plaiting, with gathering and drying of plants; - courses in natural cooking (breadmaking). The organic agricultural farm "La Ginestra" welcomes groups, and courses and is happy to organize organic and vegetarian cousine. It is possible to take part in the farm’s agricultural work. The organic farm "La Ginestra" follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.