Immersed in the greenery, between Lazio and Umbria, there is an old farmhouse, all around cultivated fields, a large swimming pool, countryside sounds that make you think of the good things and the simple life of the past.
It may seem like the beginning of a fairytale instead Ancient Field really exists.
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The team
The history of this farm is first and foremost the history of a family.
Here is what Antonio, the chef of Campo Antico, told us.
“In 2009 we turned our lives and those of our families upside down. We started this adventure with all the enthusiasm and commitment possible, giving up many things. In this job you have to take care of everything down to the smallest detail and you have to work harder, especially when others are having fun and are on vacation. Our families are the most sacrificed because we love our job, and as Steve Jobs said if you love your job you will never work! "
The day in Campo Antico begins with a delicious breakfast, with a wide selection of sideboard and pastry desserts chosen and prepared by the pastry chef Tiziana Carullo.
All the ingredients used are natural, from eggs to yeast to flour, chemistry is banned!
The presentation, which makes the desserts even more inviting, is very accurate as only those who love the art of pastry can do.
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The King of the kitchen is the Chef Antonio Carullo.
Antonio tells us “catering is gastronomy and everything must be prepared by our hands. The gastronomic heritage of the Italian tradition is famous all over the world, we don't have to invent anything but only prepare the dishes of our tradition in the best possible way, using quality raw materials. We must be inspired by our grandmothers, housewives and cook by handing down the history and taste of the dishes ".
Campo Antico is a farmhouse that offers its guests expertly prepared organic farming foods, accompanied by the best wines of the most renowned Italian and international wineries that are selected by the sommelier. Conrad Carullo.
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The cuisine of Campo Antico
The cuisine of Campo Antico is a Mediterranean cuisine, the choice of raw materials strictly from seasonal organic farming and the care of the aesthetics and beauty of each dish, come together in perfect synergy.
Everything is homemade, from noodles to desserts and even cured meats.
All this is the result of a lot of effort, study and work because the chef expects the dishes to be good to taste and beautiful to look at!
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We asked chef Antonio to point out some of the most popular dishes.
I ravioli handmade with the classic filling of Chianina potatoes and rosemary which are seasoned in autumn with porcini mushrooms, in spring with artichokes, and in summer with datterini tomatoes and basil.
La Guinea fowl and truffle with cream of potatoes sautéed with butter and parmesan 40 months of seasoning.
Le grilling which are made in a workmanlike manner, carrying out each step with great attention, from maturation to plateing.
Le Cow ricotta crepe e borage, a delicious dish that the farm brought to Eataly.
Campo Antico is a reference for those who love good and genuine food, prepared with care and attention without spending excessive amounts. The chef's motto is “give your best while asking for the least”. The farmhouse is also very popular with future spouses because the location surrounded by greenery, the meticulous care of the space around it combined with the exquisite food and the professionalism and experience of the staff are a guarantee of success.
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Those who come to Campo Antico for dinner feel special! It is the ideal place for people seeking tranquility. It has a precise and personal style, the entrance is large and welcoming, with a large garden with attention to detail. Campo Antico offers 8 rooms to its guests and is open all year round. The rooms are very welcoming, furnished with the simplicity and materials of the past, as it should be in a farmhouse. The rooms are large with high ceilings, the beds are in wrought iron, the furniture is in wood, enriched by details from the past such as the basin that our grandmothers used or the linen curtains finished with the newspaper.
Obviously there are also all the comforts, first of all the WiFi and then central heating and air conditioning, TV in the room and more.
In spring and summer it is possible to walk along the lush surrounding paths with the help of professional guides.
If you want to feel good, relax, eat and drink divinely, the Campo Antico farmhouse, in Orte (VT), is the perfect place for you!
