In 1984, Count and Countess Antonio Bolza discovered the 1,500-hectare Reschio estate in Umbria, eventually acquiring its fifty abandoned farmhouses and an ancient castle. Since 1999, their son, architect Count Benedikt, has led a masterful metamorphosis of the estate, winning awards for transforming ruins into magnificent villas and the 36-room Hotel Castello di Reschio.

Today, Reschio is a sanctuary of wilderness and timeless beauty. The estate features a vibrant design studio in a former tobacco warehouse, a stable of acclaimed Spanish horses, and re-wilded forests. Guests stay in exquisitely renovated farmhouses, enjoying locally-inspired cuisine at Alle Scuderie, made with estate-grown oil, honey, and wine. Whether exploring the hills on horseback or relaxing by a private pool, visitors share the Bolza family’s ethos of preserving tranquility. This rejuvenated corner of Italy remains a haven for romantics, blending ancient history with bespoke modern luxury.