The Ripalvella farmhouse was born from the owners’ strong bond with the territory and the roots of Umbrian agricultural culture.
Guided by this passion, a path of recovery and enhancement of the farmhouses on the property began.
In particular, the Ripalvella farmhouse takes its name from the aedicule dedicated to St. Egidio still present at the entrance of the farmhouse where the wayfarer found refreshment for body and soul.
The fresh, clean air, the scent of cut grass, and the restorative stillness: we started with an old farmhouse with the aim of revitalising this corner of Umbria and creating an exclusive refuge for visitors.
The entire farmhouse is at your complete disposal, so you can have a private space while knowing that you can count on us for everything you need.
We strive to make your stay perfect in every detail, leaving you free to do things at your own pace and treat yourself to a holiday of relaxation and well-being.
At the entrance to our farmhouse, a votive shrine dedicated to Saint Egidio welcomes visitors, a silent witness to an ancient tradition that interweaves devotion, art and community. These ‘small temples’, widespread throughout the Umbrian countryside, originally had the task of protecting the places where they were erected, such as the entrances to houses, farms or villages, while at the same time becoming reference points for wayfarers. It was not uncommon for kiosks near crossroads or springs to provide a space for prayer and reflection.
Today, these signs of the sacred are considered part of an extraordinary heritage: not only religious, but also historical and artistic. Umbria holds some of the most fascinating of these, enriched by depictions painted by famous artists, often in the most unexpected places.
The farmhouse shrine continues to be a symbol of welcome and protection, a link between the history of the area and the spirituality that still animates it today.
