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Cashmere knitwear in Borgo San Lorenzo
Who doesn’t love the delicate quality of cashmere, in Italy – quality is always at the forefront of those who appreciate 100% made in Italy goods. Close to Villa Campestri olive oil resort, we discovered a company in Borgo San Lorenzo that has been producing cashmere knitwear since 1949, Il Borgo Cashmere. The company utilizes many techniques either by hand or by machine and most importantly, enhances local craft skills.
Hiking from Vicchio to Borgo San Lorenzo
Here in the Mugello valley, there are numerous ways for an active person to get the most out of our stunning nature and different excursions. This area of Tuscany surrounding Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo have a number of trails for hikers and cyclists who are looking for a special green escape while traveling through Italy and living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Christmas shopping with Villa Campestri
The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler while Tuscan towns decorate their historical centers with beautiful Christmas lights. It’s prime time for Christmas shopping and finding that special unique present for a family member or loved one that they won’t soon forget.
Photo diary part 2 – Processing the Olive Oil
Last week we wrote about picking our olives during this November’s harvest at Villa Campestri olive oil resort in Tuscany. The time has now arrived to process our olives in order to create the extra virgin olive oil that makes us famous.
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Who doesn’t love the delicate quality of cashmere, in Italy – quality is always at the forefront of those who appreciate 100% made in Italy goods. Close to Villa Campestri olive oil resort, we discovered a company in Borgo San Lorenzo that has been producing cashmere knitwear since 1949, Il Borgo Cashmere. The company utilizes many […]
Here in the Mugello valley, there are numerous ways for an active person to get the most out of our stunning nature and different excursions. This area of Tuscany surrounding Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo have a number of trails for hikers and cyclists who are looking for a special green escape while traveling through […]
The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler while Tuscan towns decorate their historical centers with beautiful Christmas lights. It’s prime time for Christmas shopping and finding that special unique present for a family member or loved one that they won’t soon forget.
Last week we wrote about picking our olives during this November’s harvest at Villa Campestri olive oil resort in Tuscany. The time has now arrived to process our olives in order to create the extra virgin olive oil that makes us famous.
Olive harvest time is an exciting time at Villa Campestri. While our doors might be closed for guests, you can be assured that we are working very hard to do what we do best. Produce quality olive oil that makes our olive oil resort a stand out star in Tuscany. These past weeks, we have […]
Gioacchino Rossini once called truffles ‘ the Mozart of mushrooms ‘ and several centuries earlier, when it was not clear that this special treat was indeed a fungus – it was considered a valuable product born from the combination of soil, water and lightning (Plutarch 1 sec. AC) .
Every Sunday in the Palazzo dei Vicari in Scarperia, is a guided visit for groups (from 4-12 people) on Sundays and Holidays. Reservations required. Info: tel. 0558468165 – www.prolocoscarperia.it
The Mugello area (Cafaggioli) in Tuscany is said to be the place where the very powerful Medici family originated from, with documentation dating back from the 13th century.
