Collevecchio, Sabina, Lazio, Italy
A 1960s family home reimagined as an agriturismo in the Sabina Tiberina, where Laura and Massimo tend their organic olive grove and host pilgrims walking the Via di Francesco.
The green hills of the Sabina roll out from every window. Massimo's natural garden is the true protagonist here, its spontaneous, welcoming character shaped by years of low-intervention care. Converted stables and rural outbuildings sit alongside the eclectic 1960s farmhouse, still the family home. The Fienile delle Agavi, a communal barn of stone and contemporary additions, anchors the communal life. A swimming pool catches the Sabine light.
Laura and Massimo founded Le Cerque in 2006 to share the discreet beauty of the Sabina Tiberina, a territory still largely outside mass tourism. Pilgrims walking the Via di Francesco sleep here. Events arrive through collaborations with chefs and creatives who share the values of simplicity, empathy, and connection with the land. Time at Le Cerque flows slowly. That is the point.
The Via di Francesco passes directly through Collevecchio. Le Cerque hosts pilgrims walking this 600-kilometre route from Florence to Rome via Assisi and the Valle Santa di Rieti. Laura and Massimo also help maintain and mark the trail in Lazio. The Fienile delle Agavi holds yoga sessions, workshops, and a library of games and books. Laura curates naturalistic, architectural, and artistic excursions across the Sabina. She recommends artisan workshops and local restaurants showcasing regional products. Rome sits one hour south for day trips.
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Route length: 1km loopEstimated time: 13minLoop routeParco Vulcanologico is a leisure park where visitors can enjoy natural surroundings. The park’s name suggests a volcanic theme or location, enhancing its natural interest.
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Route length: 2.4km linearEstimated time: 11minLinear routePercorso ciclopedonale Sant’Andrea delle Fratte is a designated cycleway intended for both cycling and pedestrian use. The path offers a dedicated route for outdoor exercise and recreation.
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Breakfast arrives in the conservatory, surrounded by garden views. Laura and Massimo produce their own certified organic extra-virgin olive oil from the property's grove. They press it using exclusively mechanical processes, and it carries the IT-BIO-009 Agricoltura Italia certification. Guests buy it in tins and bottles to take home. Poolside aperitivo marks the transition from afternoon to evening. Le Cerque programmes food events and residencies with chefs who share its founding values of simplicity and connection to the Sabina Tiberina territory.
The swimming pool sits within Massimo's natural garden, framed by the Sabine hills. The Fienile delle Agavi includes a dedicated yoga room for classes and personal practice. Books and games fill the communal spaces. There is no spa or sauna. Wellness here means slow mornings, garden walks, and the quiet of a territory still largely unexplored.
Sustainability at Le Cerque is not a programme. It is the daily rhythm of a working farm. Laura and Massimo recovered and repurposed the original rural outbuildings rather than demolishing them. Their natural garden follows a spontaneous, low-intervention approach. The founding vision centres on simplicity, empathy, and connection with the Sabina Tiberina.
The olive grove holds EU Organic certification (IT-BIO-009 Agricoltura Italia), and oil production uses exclusively mechanical processes. Le Cerque belongs to the Rete tra Imprese della Sabina, a collective network founded in 2017 to care for the local territory. The property actively maintains and marks the Via di Francesco pilgrimage route in Lazio, welcoming walkers as part of its commitment to slow, community-rooted travel.
Agriturismo Le Cerque offers 7 accommodation types.
La Casetta delle Bambole
Independent apartment for up to 2 guests, 25 m², with a double bed and private bathroom. Also available as a single.
Il Melograno
Apartment for up to 2 guests, 26 m², with a double bed, kitchenette, and accessible (disabled) bathroom.
Il Mandorlo
Independent apartment for up to 3 guests, 31 m², with a double bed, one single bed, kitchenette, and private bathroom.
Il Casale
Large independent apartment for up to 8 guests, 77 m², comprising three bedrooms (triple, double, double), 3 double beds, 2 single beds, and 3 bathrooms.
La Quercia
Room for up to 3 guests, 20 m², with a double bed and private bathroom.
Il Corbezzolo
Apartment for up to 2 guests, 33 m², with a double bed and private bathroom.
L'Olivo
Room for up to 3 guests, 24 m², with a double bed, one single bed, and private bathroom.
Stay where time flows slowly. Le Cerque sits one hour from Rome in the Sabina Tiberina hills.
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