About Genius Loci
Meet Your Hosts
Genius Loci is owned and operated by the Tacconi family, a bilingual and bicultural Umbrian-American family. It is the result of Michael and Maurizio’s painstaking restoration of an 1880s farmhouse in which the antique stones and bricks, hand-hewn oak beams and terracotta floors have been brought back to their original splendor. The operation of Genius Loci is very much a family affair, with Michael, Mary and Maurizio all taking part in making the Inn your welcoming “home away from home.” They all share the hobby of photography and nearly all of these website photos are theirs.
Meet the family below!
Michael
Michael was born and raised in Umbria. He graduated from Connecticut College in European history before completing a program in International Hotel Management. He worked for years in Hospitality in the States and Italy before becoming actively involved with the Genius Loci restoration. He brought his vision in creating the look, welcoming atmosphere, and relaxed feel of the Inn, also working with Mary on the decorating. As manager, he brings his professionalism, personal vocation, and experience…along with his charisma.
Michael
Michael was born and raised in Umbria. He graduated from Connecticut College in European history before completing a program in International Hotel Management. He worked for years in Hospitality in the States and Italy before becoming actively involved with the Genius Loci restoration. He brought his vision in creating the look, welcoming atmosphere, and relaxed feel of the Inn, also working with Mary on the decorating. As manager, he brings his professionalism, personal vocation, and experience…along with his charisma.
Mary
Mary was born and raised in California and graduated from UC in Art History before marrying Maurizio and moving to Umbria. She collaborated with Michael on the decorating, is in charge of Reservations, conducts the Gourmet Tastings, and Wineries and Ceramics Tours. She is the author of a popular cookbook, “At the Table, Time Stands Still”. Mary enjoys sharing her unique expat perspective with guests.
Read Mary’s blog HERE.
Maurizio
Maurizio, a true Umbrian, studied at the University of Rome and has a lifetime of experience in business and construction. While he considers the restoration of Genius Loci his crowning achievement, he also actively oversees the Genius Loci vineyards and olive groves, making our Genius Loci wines and our extra virgin olive oil.
Maurizio
Maurizio, a true Umbrian, studied at the University of Rome and has a lifetime of experience in business and construction. While he considers the restoration of Genius Loci his crowning achievement, he also actively oversees the Genius Loci vineyards and olive groves, making our Genius Loci wines and our extra virgin olive oil.
Marica
Mar, who graduated from Williams College and received her Ph.D. from Yale, is a professor of musicology at Penn State. Her teaching and research focus mainly on the music and art of medieval and Renaissance Florence as well as that of Venice in the 1600s. Mar is at Genius Loci for short stays in the summer.
OUR LOCATION
A Country Inn | Bevagna, Italy
Situated atop a sprawling vineyard, Genius Loci captures the essence of Umbria. It celebrates an unspoiled and timeless landscape with its historical architecture, panoramic pool, breathtaking views and friendly hospitality.
Genius Loci is two hours from Rome, Florence, a convenient one hour and 10 minutes to the Tuscan towns of Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino and no more than 30 minutes to most of the major sites.
HOW TO FIND US
Google Maps
To find us on Google Maps, it is sufficient to enter Genius Loci Bevagna. You can also simply click HERE.
Arriving from the north by car
- Take the A1 Highway towards Rome.
- Exit at Valdichiana and continue towards Perugia, Assisi, Foligno.
- Take the exit marked Foligno Nord/Bevagna.
- Go straight all the way to Bevagna.
- After Bevagna continue uphill towards Massa Martana.
- After a mile and a half, watch on the left for the gravel entrance road sign Monti Martani 23-25
- If you plan to use a GPS when driving, use the following coordinates to locate Genius Loci: N42° 54.462’ E012° 36.697’
Arriving by plane
- The closest airport is the Sant’Egidio Airport in Perugia.
- From there take the E75 towards Assisi, Foligno.
- Take the exit marked Foligno Nord/Bevagna.
- Go straight all the way to Bevagna. After Bevagna continue uphill towards Massa Martana.
- After a mile and a half, watch on the left for the gravel entrance road sign Monti Martani 23-25..
- If you are arriving in Rome’s Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci Airport, use the “Arriving from the South by car” directions. Your trip will be approximately two hours.
- If you are arriving in Florence’s Peretola Amerigo Vespucci Airport, use the “Arriving from the north by car” directions. Your trip will be approximately two hours.
Arriving from the south by car
- Take the A1 Highway towards Florence.
- Exit at Orte. Continue towards Terni, Spoleto, Foligno.
- Take the exit marked Foligno Nord/Bevagna.
- Go straight all the way to Bevagna.
- After Bevagna continue uphill towards Massa Martana.
- After a mile and a half, watch on the left for the gravel entrance road sign Monti Martani 23-25.
- If you plan to use a GPS when driving, use the following coordinates to locate Genius Loci: N42° 54.462’ E012° 36.697’
Arriving by train
- The closest train station is in Foligno.
- From Foligno train station, you can take a taxi or rent a car.
- For more information on trains, please consult www.trenitalia.it
