Sunflower fields in the Niccone Valley, Umbria
Stories from the Valley

The Casa Luna Journal

Insider guides, seasonal stories, and love letters to Umbria — written from the heart of the Niccone Valley.

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Assisi rising above the Umbrian plain
City Guide

Four Great Cities of Umbria: Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio & Orvieto

From Assisi's sacred hilltop to the towering tufa cliffs of Orvieto — four of Umbria's greatest cities, each an easy day trip from Casa Luna.

June 2026
Medieval hilltop town in the Umbrian countryside at golden hour
Town Guide

Stone, Sky & Centuries: Umbertide, Montone & Cortona

Three extraordinary medieval towns within easy reach of Casa Luna — authentic, unhurried, and utterly unforgettable.

May 2026
Antognolla Golf Club Umbria
Golf

Teeing Off in Umbria: A Day at Antognolla Golf Club

Italy's #1 course, 25 minutes from Casa Luna — a 12th-century castle, championship fairways, and the best shoulder season in Europe.

April 2026
Sunflower fields in the Niccone Valley Umbria
Destination Guide

The Niccone Valley: Italy's Most Beautiful Secret

The valley most travellers never find — sunflower fields, ancient hilltop villages, and a pace of life that makes you question everything.

March 2026
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