Pastoral Sicilian hideaway
A peaceful Sicilian farmstead where olive groves surround a nineteenth-century estate dedicated to slow living and organic agriculture.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rustic stone interiors meet bio-architecture bungalows featuring private open-air courtyards arranged for sleeping under the stars.
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century nobleman's countryside retreat, with spa treatments housed in the former stables and mill.
Notable
Farm-to-table dinners featuring estate olive oil, hands-on cooking classes, and pasta made with ancient Sicilian grains.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
A former nobleman’s mansion has been transformed into Fontes Episcopi, a rustic resort in the Sicilian countryside.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in the quiet Aragona countryside, the retreat sits moments from the bubbling mud vents of Macalube Nature Reserve.
The rooms
Private bio-bungalows feature open-air courtyards arranged with daybeds for sleeping under the stars, alongside exposed-stone rooms in the manor.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool takes the shape of a traditional gebbia basin, set among olive trees and palms.
The spa
The spa occupies the former stables and olive mill, offering aromatic baths and rituals using local Macalube clay.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dishes come from the open hearth kitchen, served at wooden tables inside or out on the stone terrace.
How it began
Baron Ignazio Genuardi originally gifted this rural estate to his son Gerlando, who later served as bishop of Agrigento.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.