Castello di Petroia, in the hills near Gubbio in Umbria, takes private events of two kinds. Company meetings of up to 20 people are held in its historic rooms, and receptions are set for up to 80 guests indoors or up to 150 outdoors. The castle has 16 bedrooms and can be rented in full, which suits a leadership retreat, a family celebration or a wedding weekend.
Seminars and company events
The castle presents itself as a quiet base for small corporate groups. Silence and privacy, far from city traffic, are the points it stresses for working teams. The Sala Guidubaldo, a historic room on the first floor, is set for meetings of up to 20 people. Two small rooms in the library take 6 to 8 people each, which works for breakout sessions or a board discussion.
The castle has already received corporate meetings for several international companies, among them Fox Channel Italia, Covidien, P&G and Actelion International. Groups sleep in the castle, and the kitchen team stays at the guests' disposal during the stay. Larger plenary formats are not described on the official site, so ask about group size before planning a conference.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings have been held at Petroia for centuries. The official site records one dated October 10, 1357. Today the castle helps couples with the whole day: the choice of a church or the contact with the municipality of Gubbio for a civil ceremony, decoration, room layout, lighting by torches and candles, and the wedding menu. Civil ceremonies can take place at the castle with a delegate of the Gubbio municipality.
The same spaces serve christenings, communions, birthdays and dinners among friends or relatives. Receptions of up to 80 guests are held inside. Above 80 guests, the reception normally moves to the outdoor areas, where up to 150 guests can be seated. A professional marquee can be added as a rain plan, quoted separately according to guest numbers.
Rooms and capacities
- Sala Guidubaldo, first floor: meetings up to 20 people, also used for events dinners.
- Library rooms, two small rooms: meetings of 6 to 8 people.
- Sala Accomandugi, ground floor: the castle restaurant, also used for dinners.
- Indoor reception: up to 80 guests.
- Outdoor reception: up to 150 guests, with an optional marquee.
Accommodation
The castle has 16 bedrooms. The official site names the Suite delle Trasparenze as the largest suite in the castle. There is a swimming pool and a park with walking paths. For a full rental, the whole castle is reserved for one group.
Catering
Food is served in-house. The restaurant occupies the Sala Accomandugi on the ground floor, and menus for weddings and banquets are discussed with the chef. The site describes the kitchen as a feature of the place. Dinners can also be arranged for private events in the Guidubaldo room.
History and setting
A fortress has stood here since the 11th century, on the old road between Perugia and Gubbio. Federico da Montefeltro, later Duke of Urbino, was born at Petroia in 1422. The grounds hold meadows, old woods and about 10 km of walking paths through the Petroia valleys. Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Orvieto, Spello and Montefalco are listed on the site as places to visit from the castle.
Getting there
The address is Località Petroia, 06024 Gubbio, Perugia. The castle stands about 16 km from the town of Gubbio. The team answers requests by phone every day from 9:00 to 23:00.
