Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods
Edition 2026 Nature Environment Garden

Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods

Nature, trees, and Franciscan spirituality at Villa Paolina, as part of the VIII Centenary of Saint Francis

Porano — Terni (055)
Dates 08 May — 10 May 2026
Location Porano (055)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Festival of the Woods

In May, Porano, in the province of Terni, hosts the Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods at Villa Paolina, an event dedicated to nature, trees, animals, and environmental education. Included in the celebrations of the Franciscan VIII Centenary, the event offers experiential days among plants, animals, and food, culminating in "The Canticle of the Creatures," a journey inspired by Saint Francis's sensitivity towards creation.

An event in the sign of Saint Francis

The Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods is held in Porano, in the province of Terni, within the green setting of Villa Paolina. The initiative is part of the celebrations for the Franciscan VIII Centenary and focuses on the relationship between man and nature, following the spirituality of Saint Francis and his Canticle of the Creatures.

Nature, trees, and environmental education

The program is dedicated to nature, trees, animals, and environmental education, with activities also designed for children. One day is dedicated to discovering the woods and its ecosystem, while the concluding event, "The Canticle of the Creatures at Villa Paolina", offers an experiential journey through plants, animals, and food, connecting the landscape to Franciscan sensitivity.

A territory between Orvieto and Umbrian spirituality

Porano, a village in southern Umbria near Orvieto, is part of a land deeply marked by Franciscan spirituality. The Festival of the Woods enhances this bond by combining environmental culture, education, and spiritual reflection in a highly evocative natural setting.

Festival of the Woods — edition 2026

The Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods is held at Villa Paolina in Porano on May 8th and 10th, 2026, as part of the celebrations for the Franciscan VIII Centenary. May 8th is dedicated to nature, trees, animals, and environmental education; on May 10th, "The Canticle of the Creatures at Villa Paolina" is scheduled, an experiential journey through plants, animals, and food.

The 2026 edition of the Festival of the Woods – Francis in the Woods takes place at Villa Paolina in Porano on May 8th and 10th, within the celebrations of the Franciscan VIII Centenary.

May 8th is dedicated to nature, trees, animals, and environmental education, with a day dedicated to discovering the woods. On May 10th, "The Canticle of the Creatures at Villa Paolina" is scheduled, an experiential journey through plants, animals, and food inspired by Franciscan sensitivity.

Programme Festival of the Woods 2026

Friday, May 8, 2026 — Villa Paolina

  • Day dedicated to nature, trees, animals, and environmental education

Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Villa Paolina

  • "The Canticle of the Creatures at Villa Paolina" — experiential journey on plants, animals, and food, in the spirit of Saint Francis

Highlights Festival of the Woods 2026

"The Canticle of the Creatures at Villa Paolina", an experiential journey in the Porano countryside.

Practical information — Festival of the Woods

How to get there

Porano can be reached by car from the A1 motorway (Orvieto exit) continuing towards the village. Villa Paolina is located within the municipal territory. The nearest train station is Orvieto.

When

The event takes place in May, over several days.

Tips

As the activities are outdoors and involve walks in nature, comfortable clothing and suitable shoes are recommended. Many activities are designed for families and children.

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Where does it take place — Festival of the Woods

Villa Paolina

Villa Paolina, 05010 Porano

Festival of the Woods in brief

Nature Environment Garden Botany Folk traditions Spirituality Family Children Outdoor Terni

History of Festival of the Woods