Country House
At the origins of Baduerughe - Where a spring tells its story
Nestled in the Sabine countryside, surrounded by an olive grove shaped like a natural amphitheater, Casale di Baduerughe preserves a past that stretches back centuries.
The Casale dates back to 1793. Recent consolidation and renovation work on the cave revealed clear traces of a pre-existing, completely buried doorway, which connected the cave. This undoubtedly indicates a medieval building, itself built on the site of a Roman domus.
An unmistakable sign that the place was already recognized by the ancients as an ideal space for living, farming, and resting.
The spring that gave life to the farmhouse
At the origin of our story is a perennial spring, which has flowed clear beneath the ground for centuries.
It is from these waters that, according to tradition, the first settlement arose: a perfect meeting point between nature and human ingenuity.
Today, the spring continues to feed a 40,000-liter fountain of pure water, maintaining a connection with the land and with that ancient wisdom that recognized water as a sacred force, capable of giving life and prosperity.
The Lorraine Cross Cave
Beneath the farmhouse, six meters deep, lies a mysterious, eleven-meter-long cave, built entirely of brick and shaped like a Lorraine cross.
Dating to between 1500 and 1600, it predates the farmhouse itself and bears a striking resemblance to the ancient aqueduct of Poggio Mirteto, located beneath the town's main square.
This connection is no coincidence: it reveals a continuity of hydraulic knowledge passed down through the centuries.
The cave is a place of great fascination, where practical function intertwines with spiritual symbolism, transforming water into an element of unity between man, earth, and faith.
A legacy of ingenuity and land
During the 19th century, the farmhouse was part of the Chiari family's estate in Poggio Catino, which managed over 55 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, and pastureland.
The excellence of their products was recognized at the 1886 Agricultural Exhibition, where the estate's wines and olive oil received awards and honors.
The tradition continued in the following decades, with innovations that even led a family member to receive an award at the 1934 Fiera del Levante in Bari for a machine designed for harvesting olives.
A story of agricultural intelligence and passion that continues today.
The legacy that still flows today
Today, staying at Baduerughe means enjoying an authentic experience.
Every stone, every olive tree, every drop of water tells of a millennia-old relationship between man and nature.
Here, time seems to slow down, and the peace you breathe is the same that drove the ancients to choose this place as their home.
Preserving this memory is the new ownership, which for 10 years has been strengthening, restoring, and restoring the cellar and cave, revitalizing them. Rossella and Francesco will welcome you with their sincere hospitality and offer you a rejuvenating stay.
Discover the authentic charm of a place that combines history, nature, and hospitality.
Come and experience the magic of Baduerughe, where the source of time never stops flowing.