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When autumn paints the Umbrian hills in shades of gold, the region prepares to celebrate one of its most authentic treasures: extra virgin olive oil. In October, olive mills, farms and small Umbrian villages will open their doors to visitors, enthusiasts and the curious, offering the chance to experience first-hand the journey of the olive: from harvesting the fruit from the trees to pressing, right through to tasting the freshly produced oil.

It is an invitation to pause and take in the view, sample a local product, chat with those who tend the olive trees and let yourself be captivated by Umbria’s understated beauty. An immersive experience for those who love good food, nature and authentic villages. And, for those who dream of a slower pace of life, it may also be the first step in the search for the ideal home: a farmhouse, an olive grove, a corner of the countryside where every day is filled with the scent of fresh oil and tradition.

A home with an olive grove gives you the chance to live in harmony with the land, rediscover age-old traditions, harvest the olives and perhaps even produce your own oil. Stone farmhouses, old rural dwellings and properties with agricultural land offer the opportunity to build an authentic lifestyle, far from the hectic pace of city life.