La Contea Gentile

Easter Monday means a trip out of town, so why not go on a little adventure and enjoy the mild and serene climate of Contea Gentile?

Book a spot for An Unexpected Easter Monday, Monday 1st April 2024 at Contea Gentile and you will find what you would expect from a real half-men's picnic: relaxation in nature, fun for adults and children, music and many, many delicacies, all in the fantastic setting of the Abruzzo shire!

What are you waiting for? Book for this day full of imagination, good food and being together, places are limited!

Gifts and gadgets for those who will be well dressed as a halfling!

Monday
1 April 2024

From 10 in the morning
till 6 in the afternoon

At La Contea Gentile,
click here for the map

AN UNEXPECTED EASTER MONDAY

Chocolate eggs, chicks and bunnies hopping in Contea Gentile… and you lying in the shade of a tree and enjoying your spring lunch while other halflings/women like you have fun singing, playing and dreaming walks through the flowering meadows! Feel free to bring any kind of musical instrument. Book to An Unexpected Easter Monday and you will experience the True Magic of Contea Gentile!

Go to the Exchange Desk to convert your money with the Banknotes of Contea, the "Acorns" with which to purchase your menus and consume them outdoors, meeting other travelers from distant lands like you or shady individuals who could offer you to take part in an adventure!

You'll find Board Games, Barnyard Games, Sack Races, Eating Competitions, Archery, Cocetto, Food Stands, Music, Egg Hunt and Prize Ceremony!

To EatArrosticini with Bread, Sausages, Cold Sandwiches with Cold Meat, French Fries, Purple Magic Salad, Pane with Worms (Pulled Pork), Pallotte Cac'e Ove, Sagne and Chickpeas, Pasta with Sauce, Lembas, Beornian Desserts

Free entrance with booking

Tickets Sold-Out !

Banknote of Contea

Exchange your money for the Contea Banknote to buy all the delicacies at the food stands

Gastronomic stands

There will be kiosks around the shire selling drinks and food for all tastes, including vegetarians

Shire Passport

During the event you will be able to purchase the Official Passport
of the Contea Gentile

LOCATION

The entire event will be held at La Contea Gentile | Bucchianico
It will be possible to park cars and campers in the vicinity of the shire.

Where to stay overnight

For this event, overnight stay in tents in Contea Gentile is not planned. We can recommend these alternatives:

MORE INFO

  • The closing of reservations will be the 27th of March

  • In case of bad weather the event may be cancelled

  • We will not be able to rent costumes

  • Overnight stay is not foreseen tent in Contea Gentile

  • We allow dogs on a leash, but the organization declines all responsibility for damage to third parties

  • There will be publicly accessible food stands in the shire that will sell drinks and foods for all tastes (even for vegetarian)

  • It will not be possible to ensure a totally gluten-free kitchen (or other types of intolerances and allergies)

  • The organization reserves the right to vary programs and menus where necessary

OFFICIAL PASSPORT
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE

Always carry the Official Passport of LA CONTEA GENTILE with you! This is the most excellent identification document: every self-respecting resident of La contea Gentile, presumed or current never leaves home without it! This passport was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the shire project, in support and growth of it.

Fill it out with the information, characteristics and details that distinguish you: gender, species, class, hair, eyes, build, particular brands and much more!

This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by friendly or hostile, neighbours or distant, real or imaginary states. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of La Contea Gentile. Please consult the official sources of the various kingdoms, citadels and states before visiting. Special visas and/or official stamps may be required.

Camping Rules

We remind you that Contea Gentile is not structured as a campsite: we will not be able to provide services such as electricity, running water, etc. However, chemical toilets will be made available.

You can camp in Contea Gentile only during events.

It is not foreseen rental of tents by the county.

The camper can park near the county, along the road with other cars. Not inside the camping area. It is not necessary to buy a Tent Pitch ticket.

It is important to respect some rules municipalities that guarantee harmonious coexistence between guests and respect for the environment.

 

1. Reservation

  • Purchase: in view of the events it will be possible to purchase the ticket for the Piazzola Tenda until all places are sold out. Information and purchase methods on the relevant event pages.
  • Entry Ticket: it is possible to purchase a Tent Pitch only if you also purchase an entrance ticket (or entrance + banquet) for the event.

 

2. Schedule and registration

  • Check-in and check-out: the tent can be set up from the opening of the event. It must be dismantled by 10:00 the following morning.
  • Registration: show your ticket at the entrance to the event.
  • Quiet hours: Please respect quiet periods (usually 10pm to 8am) so as not to disturb other guests.

 

3. Use of spaces

  • Assigned area: upon arrival you will be shown the camping area and your pitch. Only pitch your tent in the assigned space. Do not invade other people's area.
  • Bathrooms and showers: (where applicable) use them with respect, leaving them clean after use.

 

4. Waste

  • Waste sorting: (where applicable) follow the campsite rules to dispose of waste correctly (plastic, paper, glass, organic waste, etc.).
  • Don't leave waste behind: always use the containers provided by the campsite and do not leave litter in the area.
  • Smoking in the county: only pipe smoking is permitted. Traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and any other device that generates waste (butts, refills, etc.) must be consumed in the designated areas. 

 

5. Security

  • Plan your camping trip: check the weather forecast, prepare appropriate equipment and clothing.
  • Use of fire: whether they are fireplaces, stoves, torches or anything else, it is absolutely forbidden.
  • Pets: dogs are allowed, keep them on a leash and pick up their droppings. The organization declines all responsibility for damages to third parties.
  • Bring everything you need: tent, sleeping bag, flashlights, spare batteries.

 

6. Respect for other guests

  • Low volume: Limit the volume of music, radio, or other devices, especially during quiet hours.
  • Respectful behavior: avoid making noise, arguing or behaving in a way that could disturb others.
  • Children under control: make sure children play safely without invading other people's spaces.
  • Don't take up too much space: Keep your things tidy and confined to your area.

 

7. Ecology

  • Water and energy saving: don't waste water and use electricity only when necessary.
  • Eco-friendly products: use biodegradable soaps and detergents to respect the environment.
  • Leave no trace: take all your waste away. Use garbage bags and dispose of them properly.
  • Do not pick plants or flowers: Although they may seem harmless, collecting plants damages the ecosystem.
  • Use marked trails: do not venture off the marked paths to avoid disturbing the flora and fauna.

 

8. Departure

  • Put everything back in order: Before leaving, make sure you leave the area you have occupied clean.
  • Check-out on time: Free up the space within the timeframes indicated in point 2.

 

By following these rules, your camping experience will be enjoyable for you and all other guests 😊

BE PART OF LA CONTEA GENTILE COMPLETELY!

Dress code.

At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!

For this event, a fantasy costume is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

You can come dressed as elves, dwarves, knights, rangers, sorcerers, princesses, orcs, dragons, dark lords, warriors, adventurers, halflings/women…

We do not currently offer a costume rental or sales service, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.

For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.

For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.

From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...

Here are some examples and ideas:

A Long Expected Party,
Dinner Menu
  • Mixed hot and cold appetizers with seasonal vegetables, cheeses and cold cuts
  • Mrs. Gamgee's Legume Soup and Po-Ta-Toes
  • Polenta with forest scents (mushrooms, truffles and sausage)
  • Pork shank cooked in beer and beans
  • Seasonal fresh and dried fruit
  • Bilbo's Birthday Cake (Schwarzwald)
  • Mixed hot and cold appetizers with seasonal vegetables and cheeses
  • Mrs. Gamgee's Legume Soup and Po-Ta-Toes
  • Polenta with forest scents (mushrooms and truffles)
  • Haradrim traditional vegan Katsu Curry (with soy cutlet)
  • Seasonal fresh and dried fruit
  • Fruit salad with soy cream
  • The first round of drinks is offered by the birthday boy
  • The classic or vegan option must be specified when purchasing tickets
  • It will not be possible to ensure a totally gluten-free kitchen (or other types of intolerances and allergies)
  • The organization reserves the right to vary programs and menus where necessary

BE PART OF LA CONTEA GENTILE COMPLETELY!

Dress code.

At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!

For this event the halfling costume is mandatory!

We do not currently offer a costume rental or sales service, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.

For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.

For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.

From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...

Here are some examples and ideas:

BOOK YOUR PHOTO SESSION
THE BEAUTY OF AN IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

What our ancestors, or the cowboys and Indians in the old West had done to them by photographers with their wooden view cameras and magnesium blasters, is something that will be possible to experience in Gentile County.

Photographers specializing in the ancient wet collodion technique of the Umbrian group “Like Once Upon a Time”, Alessio Vissani and Simone Frascarelli, will be present during the three days to create portraits with the ancient technique of 1851: a total experience, a true journey through time in which you can take home a unique memory, your photograph on an iron plate with one of the houses of the Gentile county in the background.

To make the work of the two photographers easier, since the timing of these portraits is quite long (with the famous poses lasting several seconds), it is possible to book your photo session now, both for group photos and single photos.

Send a message to Alessio and Simone:

DEED OF CONTRACT
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT

In the book and in the film, the most famous halfling in the shire finds himself having to sign a burglar's contract drawn up by the Dwarves with a thousand footnotes and paragraphs. You can find the reproduction of this contract, in English, everywhere, but this one you see was hand-written by one of the loyal "citizens" of our project, in Italian and with references to the Journey that the contea Gentile is undertaking: the Construction and the Birth of a place out of the ordinary!

This document can be filled in with the type of trade or service you can offer for the creation of the contea Gentile!

Handmade paper, custom font, pages cut out and sewn by hand with string and sealed with hot wax.

If you're curious, find out more about the Journey to Middle Earth here!

This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by states friend or foe, neighboring or distant, real or imagined. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of the contea Gentile.

OFFICIAL COIN
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE

Minted in 2022, it depicts the symbol of the shire on one side, the Acorn. While on the other side the face of the nicest mayor there is, Nicolas Gentile. This coin was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the county project, to support and grow it.

Attention: obviously this currency has no legal value in Italy or other countries (perhaps only in imaginary ones). This is a gadget/souvenir from La contea Gentile. Certainly more emotionally valuable than other currencies in circulation in the world!