The Castello Santa Maria was a heritage for people from Camaldoli in the 15^th century and was then expanded by the "Congregazione dei servi di Maria" (Congregation of S. Mary’s servants). Today it’s a historical building and we offer a B&B service, half board, or full board, if requested. The structure includes a small church in which there are two frescos by Lorenzo da Viterbo, which date from around 1444.
The rooms within the Castle and the cottages on the grounds are surrounded by olive-trees and are a perfect mix of traditional 15^th century design and modern comforts.

Cooking is our speciality, and this varies from classic to international dishes without forgetting the local traditions. Our ingredients are always fresh and of the best quality and are usually of local origin. Our professional staff is led by Serena who graduated from the Paul Bocuse Institute, Lion - France. Our catering ranges from romantic candlelit dinners for two to any kind of function of up to 200 guests in the tranquil atmosphere of our rooms, which are furnished with elegance, luxury and good taste.
If you ever dreamt about wedding in Rome, Castello Santa Maria offers you the opportunity to celebrate the wedding party in an exclusive location set in the green heart of Italy. The castle is ideal also for other ceremonies, meetings, or relaxing weekends!

The farm business produces extra-virgin olive oil of the highest quality, which is solely obtained from the 3500 trees of different varieties (moraiolo, raio, pendolino, frantoio and canino) grown in our 30-hectare groves. It also produces a large variety of jams. Finally a wide range of sweet products including chocolate, nougat, fruit jellies, soft candies and macaroons are all home-made by Serena. The ingredients are of the highest quality: Valrhona chocolate, pistachio of Bronte, Bourbon vanilla... And are all available for purchase at the Castello!

Castello Santa Maria organizes cooking, confectionery and bakery courses. These can be arranged by request for groups ranging from 2 to 8 people. You’ll be instructed by Serena, Luciana and Diego. The pool offers a panoramic view of the Calanchi Valley and Civita di Bagnoregio, and is open from 9:30 A.M. until 6:30 P.M., April to October; and is exclusively for our guests. The olive-trees and the surrounding, aromatic rose bushes help create a peaceful and relaxing ambiance that aids in the brief escape from our normally busy and chaotic lives. (Pool sizes: 20m x 7m) We can organize light lunches, aperitifs and dinners (for 2 to 30 people) under a wood pergola, illuminated by candle light.

Castello Santa Maria is between Lazio and Umbria, an ideal position in the middle of Italy. It is close to many historical, cultural and tourist locations: Orvieto, famous for its cathedral dome and the underground old town; Viterbo, the Popes' town with its Etruscan thermal baths; Bagnaia, the Pope’s summer residence; Todi, the "most livable town of Italy;" Bolsena lake and its Bisentina Island; Bagnoregio with Civita, the "dying village;" Montefiascone, crossed by the "via Francigena;" and at a slightly greater distance, Perugia, Assisi, Siena, Arezzo, and obviously Rome and Florence.

Tennis, horseback riding, sailing and a spa are available in the neighbourhood (max 25 km).

English, French and German are all spoken here.

YOU’LL BE WARMLY WELCOMED!

A CHARMING WEDDING IN AN ANCIENT 16th MONASTERY BETWEEN UMBRIA AND LAZIO

Getting married at the "Castello Santa Maria", a wedding in the lush landscape around Rome, still untouched is a magical experience. Roma the capital is not far and you can feel immersed in century-old villages and groves.

The restaurant
We pride ourselves on the quality of food served at the "Castello Santa Maria." We create and maintain this standard of food cooking each dish and using local produce whenever possible.
In regards to on-site weddings the bride and groom are encouraged to create their own menus and select their desired wines. If in need of assistance, all of our staff is available to help with your decision. Any food intolerance or allergy will be accommodated for.

The Church
Inside the “Castello Santa Maria” is a 15^th century church known as “Santa Maria in Capisano that can seat up to 70 people. Re-consecrated in 1987, the church is available for religious events or simply praying.

The Wedding Banquet
During the spring and summer we offer a large variety of canapés at the swimming pool, which boasts a magnificent panoramic view of Calanchi’s Valley. The fragrant roses and tranquil olive groves surrounding the pool create its peaceful and serene ambiance.
In the cooler seasons the canapés are offered inside the Castello. The spacious dining hall on the ground floor was an ancient cloister that has been renovated and is now stylishly furnished with original antique Venetian chests, old paintings from the 17^th and 18^th centuries, and a beautiful 16^th century basalt fireplace. The party lunch or dinner can then take place on the top floor which is air conditioned and has two rooms that have been renovated in an elegant, traditional Italian style with a few modern elements.
We leave the choice of table positions and colours, candles, and flowers to you.

The accommodation
Your guests are welcome to stay in the en-suite bedrooms within the Castello or outside in the nearby cottages. As our own wedding gift to each bride and groom we offer torches, menu printing, table covers and the first night of your stay for free!
10% off the whole price during the winter season! (October to March).

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

A refined location and a menu rich in local and international dishes make the “Castello Santa Maria” the ideal solution for your gala launches/dinners or any other official event.

Even a business meeting can be a pleasure, if you can imagine the location is an old 16^th century castle. The Castello is full of history and intrigue, where beauty and practicality work hand in hand. Two meeting rooms are available for up to 200 people (each room is 120 sq. m.) they are air conditioned, have round or squared tables, armchairs, overhead projector, screens, Dolby surround sound, flipcharts, radio-microphone, stationary and projector (by request). Also mineral water and our own sweet pastries are provided. Coffee and/or light lunch is by arrangement.

The adjoining rooms were originally the dormitories for the monks in the 16^th century. They have been lovingly restyled with care taken to retain some of the precious, original features such as the hand painted ceramic floor from Vietri, the oak parquet flooring and the wrought iron lamps.

The farm of the castle has 3500 olive trees of different varieties (moraiolo, raio, pendolino, frantoio and canino) that extend over an area of 30 hectares and produces an excellent and high quality extra virgin olive oil which is made in its own olive mill. Furthermore the farm produces a wide variety of jams.