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The history of olive oil in Tuscany: from sacred ointment to product of excellence
In Tuscany, the olive tree was considered sacred since Etruscan times, not only for religious reasons: the oil obtained was of great value and was exported throughout the Mediterranean basin. In Mugello, the cultivation of olive trees came later than the southern part of Tuscany, mostly because of the weather a little bit colder. In recent years, however, this type of cultivation has produced excellent results. (more…)
Covigliaio Oasis in the Alto Mugello in Tuscany
Gabbianello Oasis on the Bilancino Lake is not the only oasis in Mugello. From this year there is a new protected area: the Oasis of Covigliaio, Firenzuola. (more…)
Meetings or special events in Tuscany: Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort!
If you want to turn your boring business meeting into an interesting creative moments, or you are planning a special event that you want to be remembered, then, in the heart of Tuscany there is the place for you: Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort. (more…)
Halloween and All Saints’ Bridge in Tuscany at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort
The origins of Halloween are lost in the mists of time: it is said that the party born from an ancient Celtic celebration which marked the end of summer and the beginning of the long winter. Only in the nineteenth century is attested the term “Halloweeen“, which some say means “All Hallows Eve”, Feast of All Saints celebrated on the night of October 31 and November 1. (more…)
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In Tuscany, the olive tree was considered sacred since Etruscan times, not only for religious reasons: the oil obtained was of great value and was exported throughout the Mediterranean basin. In Mugello, the cultivation of olive trees came later than the southern part of Tuscany, mostly because of the weather a little bit colder. In […]
Gabbianello Oasis on the Bilancino Lake is not the only oasis in Mugello. From this year there is a new protected area: the Oasis of Covigliaio, Firenzuola.
If you want to turn your boring business meeting into an interesting creative moments, or you are planning a special event that you want to be remembered, then, in the heart of Tuscany there is the place for you: Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort.
The origins of Halloween are lost in the mists of time: it is said that the party born from an ancient Celtic celebration which marked the end of summer and the beginning of the long winter. Only in the nineteenth century is attested the term “Halloweeen“, which some say means “All Hallows Eve”, Feast of All […]
Manage your reservation at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort with more freedom and at the same time every day enjoy a delicious dinner in our restaurant The Olivaia: this is what you get with the new special offer “Best Flexible Rate Dine with us®“.
A place of prayer for the faithful and for the great artistic works that here are preserved: the Convent of Bosco ai Frati located in the locality of Lucigliano, in the municipality of San Piero a Sieve, Mugello, a few kilometers from Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort. This is a very attractive place both for […]
If you are looking for a stylish and original gift or just want a souvenir of your holiday at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, now you have our OliveOilShop, the angle of online shopping on our website. Here you can find in fact a series of customized products with our logo and you can use […]
There are so many pictures that are coming in this week to participate in the contest “Villa Campestri: 20 years in one shot”, launched during the celebrations for our 20th year of activity. We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have already sent their beautiful shots: all of our photos are […]
