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Centro storico 21, Vocabolo ripavecchia 21, Città della Pieve (2026)

28/10/2026

As October turns to November, Italy enters a season of remembrance. From the bustling Fiera dei Morti in Perugia to bakeries filled with Fave dei Morti (Beans of the Dead) and Pan dei Morti, the past is never far from the Italian table. 🍂🕯️
Italains remember their loved ones not with fear, but by keeping a place for them in everyday life, stories, and seasonal recipes.
👉 Click the link to read about Italy's Days of the Dead, regional folklore, and why the past is always present.

https://www.centrostorico21.com/italys-days-of-the-dead/

This time of year brings more than harvests and merriment - It's a time to celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

24/10/2026

Stories coming soon to literary magazines. Stay tuned for more q***r stories and adventures.

22/10/2026

Stay tuned, folks—my sexy, q***r short story “EXIT INTERVIEW” is coming this November in Volume Six of Tulip Wolf Journal! 🌈📖

I’m thrilled this story has found a home, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I’ll post the link when it’s out. Watch this space. 💋

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeysJQAtR9E/?vrfl=anlkbGcyNDN0cTlq

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20/10/2026

🌸 A little saffron, a long lunch, a weekend in Umbria.

Zafferiamo is coming to Città della Pieve, celebrating the saffron grown here for centuries—and giving you a very good excuse to spend an autumn weekend with us at Grove Cottage Umbria.

Wander the red-brick lanes, discover the local flavours and settle in for a leisurely lunch. Afterwards, stroll back to the cottage, put your feet up by the wood-burning fire and open that bottle you bought “to take home”. We won’t tell.

Just a short walk from the historic centre, our cottage sleeps up to four, with a private garden, views over the olive groves and the whole house to yourselves.

Come for the festival. Stay for the weekend. Raymond and I would love to welcome you.

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🍂 Check availability and book directly:
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Bordering Tuscany & Umbria immersed in nature & walking distance to the historic town center, discover your 'Dolce Vita' at Grove Cottage

08/10/2026

🇮🇹 Working remotely? Make yourself at home in Italy this autumn or winter.

If you’re coming to Italy on a digital nomad visa or looking for somewhere to settle in for a month, Grove Cottage in Città della Pieve, Umbria, offers excellent Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace and the peace to get things done—with a lively Italian town within walking distance.

Our guest Michael stayed for four weeks in October:

“We spent 4 weeks there in October and our hosts, Leo and Raymond, couldn’t have been more welcoming or considerate.”

His description gets to the heart of what we want our guests to experience:

“The house is beautifully decorated, very comfortable and quiet. It feels like a home without feeling like you’re in someone else’s house.”

You’ll have the entire cottage and private garden to yourselves, with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and views across the olive groves. Cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and independent shops are close at hand. Walk into town for coffee, pick up something for dinner and get back to work without making every errand an expedition.

We’ve welcomed guests writing books, finishing dissertations and running their freelance businesses. As a writer myself, I understand the value of somewhere you can concentrate, unpack properly and find your own rhythm.

🍂🔥 Autumn and winter are perfect for settling in. There’s a wood-burning fireplace for cosy evenings indoors and an outdoor fire pit available for nights beneath the stars. A glass of local red is an excellent way to mark the end of office hours.

And there’s life beyond the garden. As Michael put it:

“Pieve is an easy 10 min walk away and even in October there was lots going on but it doesn’t feel touristy at all.”

Raymond and I are happy to share our favourite places to eat, explore and enjoy across Umbria and neighbouring Tuscany.

⭐ 5.0 on Airbnb · 55 reviews · Guest Favourite · Top 1% of eligible homes

Gay-owned and operated, welcoming guests from all backgrounds.

📩 Message me with your dates and ask about discounted monthly rates for stays of 28 nights or more.

Check out our website https://grovecottageumbria.com

See the cottage and read our guest reviews:

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/660842650807490230

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08/10/2026

🇮🇹 Working remotely? Make yourself at home in Italy this autumn or winter.

If you’re coming to Italy on a digital nomad visa or looking for somewhere to settle in for a month, Grove Cottage in Città della Pieve, Umbria, offers excellent Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace and the peace to get things done—with a lively Italian town within walking distance.

Our guest Michael stayed for four weeks in October:

“We spent 4 weeks there in October and our hosts, Leo and Raymond, couldn’t have been more welcoming or considerate.”

His description gets to the heart of what we want our guests to experience:

“The house is beautifully decorated, very comfortable and quiet. It feels like a home without feeling like you’re in someone else’s house.”

You’ll have the entire cottage and private garden to yourselves, with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and views across the olive groves. Cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and independent shops are close at hand. Walk into town for coffee, pick up something for dinner and get back to work without making every errand an expedition.

We’ve welcomed guests writing books, finishing dissertations and running their freelance businesses. As a writer myself, I understand the value of somewhere you can concentrate, unpack properly and find your own rhythm.

🍂🔥 Autumn and winter are perfect for settling in. There’s a wood-burning fireplace for cosy evenings indoors and an outdoor fire pit available for nights beneath the stars. A glass of local red is an excellent way to mark the end of office hours.

And there’s life beyond the garden. As Michael put it:

“Pieve is an easy 10 min walk away and even in October there was lots going on but it doesn’t feel touristy at all.”

Raymond and I are happy to share our favourite places to eat, explore and enjoy across Umbria and neighbouring Tuscany.

⭐ 5.0 on Airbnb · 55 reviews · Guest Favourite · Top 1% of eligible homes

Gay-owned and operated, welcoming guests from all backgrounds.

📩 Message me with your dates and ask about discounted monthly rates for stays of 28 nights or more.

Check out our website https://grovecottageumbria.com

See the cottage and read our guest reviews:

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/660842650807490230

CIN IT054012C204031485

23/09/2026

Fancy experiencing it for yourself? We have two dates available at Grove Cottage: October 1–7 and October 27–29. Come enjoy warm, sunny days in your own private paradise, surrounded by olive groves and an easy walk from the historic center.

🏡 Book your stay:
https://grovecottageumbria.com/

Autumn in Umbria is when the crowds thin, the vineyards turn gold and every town discovers an excellent reason to hold a festival involving w**e, truffles, chestnuts or an alarming quantity of pork.

Need more convincing check out my latest Centro Storico 21 guide it rounds up the best of the season in and around Città della Pieve—harvest celebrations, sagre, markets, long lunches and all the general Italian fabulousness autumn does so well.

🍂 Read the guide:
https://www.centrostorico21.com/autumn-magic-in-citta-della-pieve/

12/09/2026

Autumn in Umbria is when the crowds thin, the vineyards turn gold and every town discovers an excellent reason to hold a festival involving w**e, truffles, chestnuts or an alarming quantity of pork.

My latest Centro Storico 21 guide rounds up the best of the season in and around Città della Pieve—harvest celebrations, sagre, markets, long lunches and all the general Italian fabulousness autumn does so well.

🍂 Read the guide:
https://www.centrostorico21.com/autumn-magic-in-citta-della-pieve/

And if you fancy experiencing it rather than merely reading about it, book an autumn stay at Grove Cottage—surrounded by olive groves and an easy walk from the historic center.

🏡 Book your stay:
https://grovecottageumbria.com/

Bordering Tuscany & Umbria immersed in nature & walking distance to the historic town center, discover your 'Dolce Vita' at Grove Cottage

20/06/2026

Let the music lead you into the Green Heart of Italy!
💚🎶Beyond the crowded tourist spots, Umbria is quietly hosting an incredible lineup of summer festivals. From the soulful lakeside rhythms of the Trasimeno Blues Festival to the acoustic magic of Max Gazzè at the Orvieto Sound Festival, the hills are alive with music this season.
🌅🎷Ready to plan your ultimate musical getaway?
Check out our full guide to the region's best summer events, including eco-friendly fests, classical masterclasses, and world-renowned jazz!

Top six music and Theatre festivals that Umbria has to offer! From blues to jazz to environmentally conscious tunes, Umbria music festivals cater to every music lover's taste.