April 19–26, 2026 – NOW OPEN
All you have to do is get here…
we’ll take care of everything else.
Come, taste la dolce vita! The Che Vita Getaway features long, delicious days of refreshment and delight at a hilltop villa in Umbria, Italy.
Together, we’ll eat incredible food, soak in the ancient beauty of rural Italy, sample local goods of all kinds, rest, and enjoy being away from the hustle.
Hosted by Shaye and Stuart Elliott
Catered by local Italian cooks
Curated experiences hosted by local guides
7 nights, 8 days
Intimate and exclusive (max 10 guests)
Umbria is quiet from mass tourism but still bursting with beauty, restaurants, cafes, and lively villages. Its easy accessibility to Rome and Florence makes it the ideal place to call home for a week.
The week has been filled with beautiful activities and meals — all you have you do is show up! We’ll take care of the rest.
Soak in the good life!
Come recharge with us while making new memories, seeing beautiful places, and enjoying delicious food from the heart of Italy!
Your getaway includes:
Catered dinners
A beautiful kitchen, stocked with delicious local foods for your enjoyment, along with coffee and wine
7 nights in a beautiful, luxurious Italian villa just 5 minutes away from a nearby village
Private driver to and from villa from designated pickup locations
Farm tour and lunch at a local organic vegetable farm
Truffle hunting and lunch with a local Umbrian guide
Winery tour and tasting
Pasta making class with Shaye
Curated day trips to local villages
Free days to shop, hike, travel and explore Italy as you wish
Gift bags upon arrival
Daily apertivi
Access to the heated pool on the villa property
Plenty of space to rest and recharge as needed
Hosted by Shaye & Stuart Elliott
Italy has become part of the soul of our family — where we draw from deep wells of heritage-based cooking and inspirational beauty.
As our guests, we’ll be delighted to cook for you, pour you a glass of wine, introduce you to our favorite chefs and shop-owners in town, and have long, thoughtful discussions about what we discover each time we come.
We are honored and delighted to spend a week with you in the Italian countryside, and hope you will find Italy as charming and delicious as we do!
Details & Pricing
We want to make it easy, fun and care-free for you to experience Italy.
Your time as our guest will include housing, food, transportation to and from designated pick-up points, and optional guided tours and tastings in the area.
Please note:
The tour fee does not include the cost of flights to or from Italy, transportation to the designated pickup locations (such as train), or travel insurance (although we highly recommend it).
Because part of Italy’s charm is that work and schedules often take a backseat to food and wine, we cannot guarantee against unforeseen changes to schedules or plans. We recommend that you come with a willingness to be flexible if the need arises!
Price & Requirements
We’ve curated this experience for couples and duos. Couples, sisters, mothers and daughters, or best friends… we can’t wait to have you!
The rate for the trip is $7,997.50 per person. Due to the uniqueness of our old Italian villa, we require you to book your reservation as a duo. The couple/duo rate is for 2 people, in a shared bed, in an ensuite room at our lovely villa for $15,995 total. We have a very limited number of en suite rooms featuring two beds, to be assigned in order of booking and preference. To book this trip, a 20% deposit is required, with 40% due 6 months prior to travel and the final 40% balance due 3 months prior to travel.
*Please click below for all deposit and payment terms and conditions. Attendees must be at least 18 years old. If you have any health or other conditions that require a single room, please reach out to us at shaye@theelliotthomestead.com for more information and specialized pricing.
About Your Villa
Your home for the week is the perfect blend of luxury, scenery, and coziness.
Tucked into a hill with views of a nearby town, you’ll find yourself gazing at a valley on one side, Val di Chiana on the other, and the green heart of Tuscany beyond.
Outside, a large heated pool with views to match awaits, along with a path that leads through the trees to a centuries-old, original wine cellar transformed into a cantina.
Inside, you’ll enjoy comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, plenty of places to sit, chat and a kitchen well-stocked with coffee, wine, breakfast and snacks.
All five bedrooms sleep two and feature memory-foam mattresses with high-quality bedding.
SPACE IS LIMITED… RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
