"In all of my travels, I've never beheld a panorama of such heroic beauty, as that offered me from the top of the hill of the Cappucins, in the territory of Aspra (the old name of Casperia). It is truly a paradise on earth! A majestic solitude dominates, both the nearby mountains, where timeless castles stood, and the villages of the Sabines, where the descendants of ancient families still dwell, solidly preserving the customs and ways of life of the past..."
German historian Gregorovius, from his famous book "Wandering in Italy," 1852

About the village of Casperia

Casperia, situated in the heart of the Sabina mountains, is totally pedestrianised, with fewer than 350 inhabitants, and is one of the last villages of Italy untouched by mass tourism.

The medieval structure and atmosphere of the village give you a unique feeling of being in a historic place in time-gone-by. A place of natural beauty surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and forest-covered mountains, Casperia is a hilltop village where you can watch the changing scenery from every angle. The night sky is a star covered phenomenon not to be missed!

Our location in central Italy

The map of central Italy shows Casperia, where our retreats and yoga holidays are held. Casperia is in the Italian region of Lazio, close to Umbria and Tuscany and includes all the best features of these regions.

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Our location is very convenient with easy access to Rome, the capital of Italy (1 hour) and Rome airport (90 minutes) by frequent bus and train services running from Casperia. Rome is the centre of Italian culture and art offering historic sites, cafes, restaurants and fashion, as well as good transport links to the rest of the world.

Casperia is in the province of Rieti where the valley of Saint Francis of Assisi lies, with his 4 main hermitages set in the mountains. This is where the saint gave his teachings to the world. We are 2 hours from Assisi and 1 hour from Orvieto, famous for its wine, ceramics, architecture and art.

Local specialities and food

Casperia and its surroundings are famous for:

• Wild Mushrooms
• Fresh organic seasonal fruit and vegetables
• Local bread, (Bruschetta and Panzanella), and real Italian pizza
• All varieties of fresh pasta
• Local cow, sheep and goats cheeses, and delicious organic ice creams
• The Sabina olive oil is amongst Italy's finest
• The most famous wine of this area is EST! EST! EST! of Monte Fiascone
• Drinking water in Casperia comes from pure mountain springs

Local Restaurants

The Sabina area has a selection of excellent restaurants providing an atmosphere of the real Italy and a good selection of delicious dishes and wines.

The history of Sabina

You can read a one-page summary of the last 60,000 years of Sabina life here at www.sabina.it »