Casa della Zia is more than a place to stay—it is a meticulously restored medieval home designed for slow days and soulful connection. Whether you’re resting after a day of painting in the piazza or sharing stories over local wine, our historic chambers offer a peaceful refuge.
The Grand Suite: Spacious and versatile, featuring a double bed and two single beds. (2nd floor)
The Quiet Haven: A peaceful haven with a double bed. (2nd floor)
The Snug: An intimate chamber with two twin beds. (1st floor)
The Salotto Daybed: For larger groups, our living room transforms into a comfortable sleeping space, featuring a high-quality daybed tucked into the heart of the home.
A Note on Our Village Layout: Our retreats are intimate by design. To secure your preferred room within the Main House, we recommend booking early as suites are assigned in order of deposit. For larger groups, we partner with charming neighboring homes just steps away—ensuring everyone enjoys full access to the Main House amenities and the shared community experience.
Il Salone (Living Room)
A Warm, Inviting Gathering Space
The living room at Casa Della Zia is designed for comfort and connection, with original wood beams, a cozy fireplace, and spaces to relax, read, or share a glass of wine at the end of the day. It’s where conversations linger, meals begin, and the rhythm of Umbrian life naturally slows.
La Cucina (Kitchen)
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen at Casa Della Zia is a true Umbrian workspace — warm, functional, and made for cooking together. With traditional tilework, an open hearth, and a welcoming table, it’s where slow meals begin, recipes are shared, and local ingredients are transformed into long, memorable dinners.
The Grand Suite
A Restful Umbrian Retreat
One of three bedrooms at Casa Della Zia, this room offers a quiet, comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day. With traditional furnishings, soft light, and views that remind you you’re in a medieval hill town, it’s a peaceful space designed for rest, reflection, and a good night’s sleep.
Il Giardino (Garden)
An Outdoor Sanctuary
The garden at Casa Della Zia is a quiet retreat rooted in tradition, centered around a 200-year-old outdoor oven used for special focaccia lunches. A handcrafted tile table by a Spoleto artisan, flowering pots, herbs, and fruiting trees line a pink limestone path, creating a peaceful space to gather, stroll, and linger from spring through fall.
La padrona di casa
meet your Italian-American hostess
I’m Jessica Vecchione, an American based in New York’s Catskills and the owner of Casa della Zia, where I’ll be your hostess during your Umbrian stay.
My ties to Italy run deep. My mother was Roman, my father a first-generation Italian-American, and much of my family still lives in Italy, including in Umbria. I spent many summers there growing up, return often, and am fluent in Italian.
In 2023, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing a home in Vallo di Nera, a village I first visited in 1968 with my Aunt Luigina — the “Zia” behind Casa della Zia’s name. Today, I host small groups, families, and friends in this stone home, thoughtfully updated for comfort while preserving its character.
Every stay is personal. I’d love to talk about what you hope to experience in Italy and help shape an itinerary that’s truly your own.
A quiet, cozy retreat
Relax and recharge in a historic Italian home.
Livingroom
Livingroom
Kitchen
Large bedroom
Small Bedroom
Downstairs Bedroom
Casa Della Zia Garden
Casa Della Zia Garden
Casa Della Zia Garden
Via San Giovanni
Cantina
Vallo Di Nera
Prosecco
Town Fresco
Views in Vallo
Views in Vallo
