Slow Living & Remote Work in a Medieval Italian Village

City Escape: How Students & Young Professionals Can Reset with a Weekend (or a Few Weeks!) at Dolce Vita Coliving 🏡✨

Welcome to Dolce Vita Coliving, a once-abandoned medieval village in Umbria now transformed into a magical coliving paradise for remote workers, creatives, and dreamers craving a slower rhythm.

📆 When & How Long to Stay
If you're a student juggling end-of-term stress or a young remote professional craving downtime, Dolce Vita Coliving is the perfect weekend or week-long reset. While a full week allows you to unwind completely and integrate into the rhythms of village life, even just 2–3 days (think Friday to Sunday) can do wonders for your soul.

🚗 Getting Here + Suggested Stops
Start your journey in Foligno (PG), an ancient Umbrian town nestled where the Topino River meets the vast Clitunno plain. It's a charming stopover for espresso & a stroll among Roman and medieval relics before heading towards the Valnerina mountains.

From Foligno, it's about a 1-hour scenic drive into the green heart of Umbria — winding roads that hug hillsides and cross old stone bridges take you to Vallo di Nera, home to Dolce Vita Coliving.

🌲 What Awaits You Here
Days at Dolce Vita are different. Wake up to birdsong echoing through centuries-old stone walls, and sip your coffee looking out over forested hills. High-speed internet and coworking rooms await if you're working, but many use their stay to unplug entirely.

Afternoons are made for wandering cobbled paths, reading in a sunlit piazza, hiking mountain trails, or sharing home-cooked pasta with new friends. You're not just staying in a building—you’re living in an entire, living medieval village.

🚣‍♀️ What to Do: Escape Through Experience

• Rafting on the Nera River | When: April–October, Weekends
  Just 20 minutes from the village, experience pure adrenaline with playful rapids and emerald waters perfect for beginners. The views? Unreal. Rafting here feels part-sport, part-meditation.

• Outdoor Sports & Slow Adventures
  The surrounding hills are woven with hiking trails suitable for all levels—bring comfy walking shoes. You’ll pass sheep pastures, forested ridges, and views that stretch endlessly. For mountain biking enthusiasts: yes, we have trails made for you.

• Explore Nearby Towns
  After soaking up Vallo di Nera’s peace, take a short road trip to Spoleto or loop back to Foligno for art, markets, and aperitivo hour with locals.

🎒 What to Pack

• Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking
• Layers (mornings & evenings can be cool)
• Reusable water bottle
• A swimsuit (yes — just in case rafting calls!)
• A journal, sketchpad, or whatever inspires your creativity
• A curious mind and a generous spirit

Why This Place Works
Away from fast cities and the constant bleed of notifications, Dolce Vita Coliving offers something rare: stillness paired with authentic community. You’ll feel more like a traveler than a tourist. More like a neighbor than a guest. And you’ll return to your studies, your job, and your city life — grounded, recharged, and maybe even a little sun-kissed.

Ready to Reset?
Book your weekend escape or month-long stay now at dolcevitacoliving.com/book.
Discover how good life can feel when you slow it down. 🌿