Why it’s special
In the Umbrian hills near Pietralunga, Abbazia San Faustino is a medieval monastery turned countryside resort. Stone terraces, lawns and a panoramic pool open to long valley views. Inside, vaulted halls and warm, characterful rooms keep the historic mood while feeling effortless for modern events. The setting is serene, private and deeply atmospheric.
Ideal for
A multi-day, house-party wedding. Sixteen rooms and suites sleep about fifty guests on site, so your inner circle can stay together while overflow lodges nearby. Distances are simple via Perugia and Assisi, which keeps logistics smooth. We coordinate rooming, transfers and pacing end to end.
Wedding experience
Hold a legal civil ceremony on the property—this abbey is among the few private venues in Umbria licensed for mayor-officiated rites. Or choose a symbolic blessing in the gardens or inside the stone-vaulted church hall. Then move to golden-hour cocktails on the terrace and a long-table dinner under lights. If the forecast changes, linked interiors give you an elegant Plan B without losing atmosphere. We curate catering, bar, lighting, music and styling with our trusted suppliers—so the look stays coherent from aisle to last dance.
Capacities and layout
Ceremony: ancient hamlet, vaulted church space, or rose-lined park with views of the Carpina Valley.
Aperitivo: pool deck or upper lawns at sunset.
Dinner: terrace, courtyard or garden for alfresco layouts; connected halls indoors for shoulder-season and weather cover.
As planning benchmarks, the abbey suits intimate to large outdoor receptions; indoors works best for mid-size seated plans. We right-size the floor plan to your guest count and season, keeping moves short and sightlines clean for photos.
Good to know
The abbey sits around 600 m above sea level, which means big skies and cooler evenings in summer. On site you’ll find a restaurant, heated pool in season and quiet corners for portraits. History runs deep here—from Benedictine roots to WWII resistance stories—so the place feels storied as well as scenic. We handle timelines, paperwork and production throughout, keeping the weekend calm and beautifully paced.
Accommodation: 16 rooms, that can accommodate up to 56 people
Max wedding guests: Maximum 180 wedding guests
Serena Ranieri
Serena Ranieri
