Villa Sant'Erasmo — 1646 — Lake Canterno, Italy
Sunset over Lake Canterno seen from the grounds of Villa Sant'Erasmo

Villa Sant'Erasmo

Experiences

The land, the table, the landscape: different ways to experience this place.

Things to do, nearby

Staying at the Villa also means going out, observing, learning. From visits to the family farm to cooking courses, from tastings to trails around the lake: every experience is rooted in the local territory and returns to it.

Experiences are arranged on request, for guests of the villa and for small groups: we're on hand for timings, availability and bookings.

Cultivated rows and a tractor at work on the farmland of Villa Sant'Erasmo

Farm visits

A guided walk across the farmland of Anagni and Paliano, among crops, livestock and family produce. The most authentic way to discover the land behind the Villa's cooking.

Freshly made tagliatelle and filled pasta from the handmade pasta course at Villa Sant'Erasmo

Handmade pasta course

Flour, eggs and gestures passed down through generations. A course to learn how to make pasta the traditional way, with rolling pin, board and kitchen stories, ending around a set table.

Fresh cheeses shown during the cheese-making course at Villa Sant'Erasmo

Cheese-making course

From milk to cheese: a journey into the craft of cheese-making, watching the transformation of milk up close and tasting the farm's fresh produce.

Glasses of wine paired with cheeses and small bites during a tasting at Villa Sant'Erasmo

Wine tasting

Glasses catching the sunset light: a guided tasting of local wines, paired with flavours from the house kitchen and stories from the vineyards of Ciociaria.

Hiker walking along a woodland trail during a trekking experience at Villa Sant'Erasmo

Trekking

Trails through woods and hills, with Lake Canterno always in view. Routes for walking slowly and letting the landscape lead the way.

Cycle route along a tree-lined path in the countryside near Villa Sant'Erasmo

Cycle path & nature

The cycle path skirting the lake, past reed beds, herons and glimpses of water. A simple, quiet way to cross the nature reserve, on foot or by bike.

Plan your experience

Tell us what you'd like to experience during your stay: we'll take care of putting together the right day, between countryside, kitchen and lake.