{"id":1574,"date":"2025-12-31T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/?p=1574"},"modified":"2026-04-26T21:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:39:37","slug":"2026-in-umbrien-voll-positiver-energie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/en\/2025\/12\/31\/2026-in-umbrien-voll-positiver-energie\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 in Umbria \u00b7 Full of positive energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"december-31-2025-100-pm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve just landed in Umbria, in the green heart of Italy. I&#8217;m happy to see my family again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I meet up with my son, my daughter-in-law, and my five grandchildren on their land. A magnificent place, perched atop a mountain, overlooking a charming little village called Valfabbrica, a few kilometers away, not far from Assisi and Perugia. We settle down on the grass\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-800x1104.jpg\" alt=\"Unser Land in Umbrien \/ unsere Motozappa\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-800x1104.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-1160x1601.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-1113x1536.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-1484x2048.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-120x166.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-90x124.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-320x442.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-560x773.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-1920x2650.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1795-scaled.jpg 1855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-endless-azure-sky-of-umbria-rises-above-our-heads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><br>The endless azure sky of Umbria rises above our heads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within sight, sheep and lambs graze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2020, my family has been planning and working here on their big dream:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Their future on their self-sufficient organic mountain farm in harmony with nature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-800x541.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-800x541.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-1160x785.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-120x81.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-90x61.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-320x217.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420-560x379.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3420.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"70-hectares-of-untouched-nature-%c2%b7-in-a-landscape-brimming-with-positive-energy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>70 hectares of untouched nature \u00b7<\/strong> <strong>in a landscape brimming with positive energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With their own hands and great energy, my family has been clearing old, overgrown fields here for five years, making them arable again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They build and renovate together. They plant, tend, harvest, and process the fruits of their orchards, olive groves, vegetable gardens, and fields of wheat, barley, oats, and spelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They bake their own bread. They lovingly care for their sheep, pigs, chickens, geese, dogs, and cats. In their forests, they find black and white truffles, various nuts, and wild herbs. Many animals live freely up here: wild boar, deer, foxes, and wolves. And everything is in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive energy that shines in this dreamlike landscape is palpable everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a few people live in this secluded region. Everything is geographically widely scattered. The people feel emotionally connected to one another. A large community has gathered here. Free and respectful. People know each other. They meet up. They eat together. They talk together. They celebrate together. They sing together. They help each other. They plan together. They exchange ideas. A wonderful life\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-800x1073.jpeg\" alt=\"Unser Land in Umbrien\" class=\"wp-image-1579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-800x1073.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-120x160.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-90x120.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-320x429.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411-560x751.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3411.jpeg 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"holiday-apartments-%c2%b7-with-breathtaking-views\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>Holiday apartments \u00b7 <strong>with breathtaking views<\/strong><\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first holiday apartments will be ready for occupancy from April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can find peace. You can recharge your batteries. Reduce stress. Take a break. Focus on what is essential. Here you and your consciousness resonate directly with nature and creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-800x436.jpeg\" alt=\"Unser Land in Umbrien \/\/ Ferienwohnungen\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-800x436.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-1160x632.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-120x65.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-90x49.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-320x174.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413-560x305.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.frankmendel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3413.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-land-in-umbria\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our land in Umbria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\ud83d\udd17 You can find more detailed information about my family and their project on their Telegram channel (in German, but the photos speak for themselves):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/unser_Land_in_umbrien\"><strong>https:\/\/t.me\/unser_Land_in_umbrien<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any requests or questions, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I look forward to your message and wish you a great start to the New Year 2026. Best regards \u2600\ufe0f Frank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#nature #natur #livingnaturally #holidayhome #ferienwohnung #giterural #agriturismo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM I&#8217;ve just landed in Umbria, in the green heart of Italy. I&#8217;m happy to see my family again. 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