A sacred place along an ancient path
Pilgrimage
Every pilgrim’s first step is a response to a longing. Desire for change, adventure or freedom has knocked on the heart’s door. Something is beckoning and must be heard. And heard now.
Those who have said yes to this prompting find that a change of scenery is easier than a change of heart. Beauty and affliction have awakened something. And this path is its midwife, cheering and guiding with gentle nudges and helpful signposts.
We honor the wilderness, the valley and the mountaintops as fellow travelers, not experts. We make room for the intricacies and integrity of each individual path. Not as authorities, but as companions with eager ears and gentle eyes.
“In each of us dwells a pilgrim. It is a part of us that longs to have direct contact with the sacred.”
- Phil Cousineau
Villa Fonte is a sacred place on an ancient path —a 16-bedroom refuge for pilgrims on one of Europe's most famous routes.
Our mission is to:
Serve and meet the practical needs of the pilgrim
Provide places where pilgrims can gather together and share stories, maintaining the strong sense of community that forms along the Via Francigena (VF).
Create welcoming and beautiful spaces where pilgrims can reflect on their journeys. We celebrate the uniqueness of everyone’s VF experience and welcome all pilgrims.
