Dolce Vita Coliving - Authentic Medieval Village Living in Umbria

About This Space

Dolce Vita Coliving offers a truly unique remote work experience by integrating you into the fabric of a living, breathing medieval village. Your private room, modern coworking spaces, and social areas are thoughtfully spread across beautifully restored historic homes, meaning you become part of the daily rhythm of authentic Italian village life. The community is vibrant and welcoming, with organized activities ranging from family dinners with garden-fresh produce to outdoor adventures in the stunning Valnerina Valley. It's the perfect blend of productive workdays in a serene, inspiring environment and meaningful connections with both fellow colivers and local residents.

Biggest Pros

• Unique 'diffused' model integrating into a real medieval village
• Strong, welcoming community and excellent host (Riccardo)
• Organized activities like family dinners, rafting, and village visits
• Beautiful, peaceful setting with breathtaking views
• High-quality coworking space with ergonomic setup

Biggest Cons

Unique Selling Point

A 'diffused coliving' model where living and working spaces are integrated into a functioning medieval village, offering an authentic Italian community experience rather than a single, isolated building.

Neighborhood

Nestled in the historic village of Vallo di Nera in Umbria's Valnerina Valley. The area is characterized by stone streets, friendly local residents, a charming café, family-run restaurants, and a small minimarket, creating a peaceful, movie-like atmosphere.

Community Vibe

Warm, inclusive, and integrated, fostering deep connections with both international colivers and the local village community.

Social Events

The community manager, Riccardo, organizes regular group activities such as family-style dinners using vegetables from his garden, visits to nearby villages, cultural exchanges with locals, and outdoor adventures. Weekly community car trips for errands are also arranged.

Typical Resident

Remote workers, digital nomads, and travelers seeking an authentic, slow-paced Italian experience, often with interests in nature, culture, and community.

Amenities

Amenities are uniquely spread throughout the village. The primary coworking space is located in a historic building (the former town hall) and features ergonomic chairs, monitors, and reliable high-speed fiber or 4G/5G internet. Shared facilities include a professional kitchen, common social areas, and access to a vegetable garden. The model encourages daily walks through picturesque streets to access different spaces.

• High-speed fiber optic & 4G/5G internet
• Ergonomic coworking space with monitors
• Professional shared kitchen
• Access to vegetable garden (seasonal)
• Shared community bikes
• Weekly cleaning service

Location & Accessibility

Located in a rural medieval village, offering a tranquil retreat. While the village core is highly walkable, accessing larger towns and supermarkets requires planning, though the community manager assists with weekly trips.

Public Transport

The nearest major town is Spoleto, approximately a 20-minute bus ride away. From Spoleto, you can connect to train services to Rome (about 2 hours) and Florence. The village itself is served by local buses.

Car Considerations

A car is not essential for daily life within the village but provides greater freedom for exploration. The coliving organizes weekly community car trips for supermarket runs and adventures. Parking is available.

Walkability

The village itself is extremely walkable, with all coliving spaces, the café, restaurants, and minimarket within a 3-minute walk. For trips beyond the village, local buses or organized rides are used.

Key Distances

Essential village amenities (café, minimarket, restaurants) are a 3-minute walk. A larger supermarket is a 10-minute drive away. The historic town of Spoleto is about 20 minutes by bus.

Challenges & Tips

Public bus schedules can be infrequent. The coliving manager mitigates this by organizing weekly shared trips. It's recommended to plan longer excursions in advance. The village's hilltop location offers stunning views but involves walking on cobblestone streets.

Lifestyle Activities

Social & Cultural

A rich calendar of events focused on local culture, cuisine, and community bonding.

• Family-style dinners with garden-fresh produce
• Visits to nearby medieval villages and towns
• Cultural exchanges and meals with local residents
• Truffle hunting and tasting experiences

Wellness & Fitness

Activities centered on outdoor movement and the serene natural environment.

• Hiking in the surrounding hills and Valnerina Valley
• Mountain biking trips
• Yoga sessions
• Dog trekking

Outdoor & Adventure

Organized adventures leveraging the stunning Umbrian countryside.

• Rafting excursions
• Guided mountain biking
• Scenic hikes through the region

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