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We have decided to embrace technology and especially Instagram to show the world what’s going on daily in the heart of the Mugello Valley, at Villa Campestri olive oil resort. 

We have always said that we have the best guests, and just by browsing the hashtag #villacampestri we can are able to get a little peek into the average eye of our guests. This week we want to pick three photos from instagram that users have posted about Villa Campestri, we encourage you to follow them and (us here) if you enjoy photos of Tuscany, food, nature and just basically anything that makes you smile.

1. Yana: instagram account http://instagram.com/yanizp.

We loved her photo of a typical antipasto plate from our restaurant L’Olivaia. A little foodie fun to spice up our instagram feed!

2. Silvia – Instagram account http://instagram.com/irideverde

The landscape in the Mugello Valley is something that many people come to Villa Campestri to spend a few days, or weeks in perfect harmony with nature. We think Silvia captured perfectly a beautiful day among the hills, thank you for sharing!

3. Carolina: Instagram account http://instagram.com/bubygamp

A unique angle of our villa, the soft light of the sun and quietness of the day is what we felt when looking at this photo, absolutely lovely!

Remember, We love to share so don’t forget to include #villacampestri during your next stay and you might be included in out next instagram appreciation post! 

 

 

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