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www.privateairny.com 94 | Private Air Summer 2026 a private chef can prepare a tailored menu within the villa, allowing the experience to remain entirely your own. Wellness here follows the same philosophy. At Villa Molinella, a restored 13th-century water mill, history and design converge in unexpected ways. e original basin has been transformed into a subterranean jacuzzi, accessed discreetly through a trap door in the living room, creating a space that feels both intimate and quietly dramatic. Outside, a sauna and hot tub overlook the river, while spa treatments can be arranged with little more than a word. For families, the estate offers something increasingly rare: Freedom. Days can be spent moving across the land on foot or horseback, discovering the rhythms of the farm, swimming in private villa pools, or simply allowing children to explore without structure. Even in spring, when the air carries a slight chill, pools can be heated, extending the season without interrupting it. Beyond the estate, Umbria reveals its cultural depth. Each nearby village offers a distinct expression of place. Norcia is known for its charcuterie traditions, where generations have refined the craft of norcineria. Deruta's ceramics reflect centuries of artistry, each piece shaped and painted by hand. Assisi rises with quiet reverence, its Basilica of St. Francis drawing visitors not through spectacle, but through presence. And in Spello, the Infiorata transforms the streets into living works of art, where intricate designs are formed entirely from fresh flower petals. And then, at the end of the day, you return. e light softens across the hills. e air cools just enough to invite a sweater. Dinner stretches into evening without intention. Conversation lingers. e landscape quiets. Here land, tradition, and time align naturally, and the stay becomes less about what you see and more about how you feel while you are there. To explore availability and begin your stay at Tenuta di Murlo, visit murlo.com and step into a more unhurried side of Italy. PASSPORT