Riccardo Balducci, Resort Manager since the opening in 2022.
Born on the estate 40 years ago, he spent his childhood among the estate’s olive groves and woods. After holding various positions in the hotel industry around the world, he decided to return home and, together with the Galletti family, design the authentic, elegant, and proudly Umbrian hospitality concept of I Borghi dell’Eremo.
Hotel Positioning
5 star – SLH
Development Strategy
The Borghi dell’Eremo estate includes the elegant and exclusive San Giovanni Resort, ideal for a romantic and wellness retreat and in a strategic location. It was awarded two Michelin stars in 2024 and 2025.
I Borghi dell’Eremo
History & Story
The history of this estate is very long: 3000 years ago there was an Etruscan temple, modified into a watchtower in the 7th century, which became a monastery in the 12th century and remained so until the 16th century, when the noble families of the place continued to manage it with the same ways as the monks.
Date Renewal
Restored from 2014 to 2021, open in 2022 by Studio Zaroli
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
A small, elegant hamlet of just 15 suites on a 500-hectare estate, a romantic adults-only retreat, ideal for finding peace and serenity in the elegant rooms or in the panoramic spa.
Location
I Borghi dell’Eremo is located halfway between Rome and Florence, in the green Umbrian countryside bordering Tuscany, a strategic point for discovering the beauty of both regions. Montepulciano, Assisi, Orvieto, Città della Pieve, and Perugia are just a few minutes’ drive away, easily accessible from the highway, just 11 km away.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Visit of Orvieto and it’s underground • Assisi, the city of San Francesco • Montepulciano, the wine tasting in Tuscan countryside • the visit by boat of the Trasimeno lake islands • Città della Pieve, the great Umbrian beauty village
Fun Facts
• The Eterea Spa is available at exclusive use • 3 hiking trail (3, 4, 8 miles) inside our forest and into the farm area • Wine tasting • Gin experience • Visit of the farm
Children’s Corner
Adults only resort (from 12 years old)
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 4
• Number of Luxury rooms: 11
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 15
Restaurants & Bars
• Restaurant “Essenza” – Chef Federico Caccamo – Michelin guide since 2024. A la carte menu or half board
• Lounge Bar
• Pool Bar in summer time
Wellness
• Spa “Eterea”, 300 mtq available only at exclusive use, cabin for treatment and rituals
• Outdoor Swimming pool in summer time
• Gym open 24/24
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Wedding location, min stay 2 nights, only with buyout