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How To Ski In Tuscany
Most people might be surprised to note that there is indeed a way to ski right here in Tuscany! While it is far from famous spots such as the Dolomites or the Alps in Switzerland, the town of Abetone in Pistoia is famous for skiing and is right home here in our Toscana. Here you will find over 54 km of slopes with over 21 ski lifts, and plenty of mountainous terrain for hiking, cross-country skiing and many more winter-based activities. The slopes range from easy to difficult (with more of an emphasis on easier piste). It built in 1732, derived from a custom post on the main road from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Duchy of Modena. (more…)
Along The Pilgrim Path: Visiting Bagno Vignoni
Salus per aquam ‘health through water’ brings us to the latest of our features on interesting places in Tuscany. If there ever was a Tuscan town that bypassed the typical crowds and maintained a peaceful sort of existence in the beautiful UNESCO Val D’Orcia valley, it is Bagno Vignoni. Part of the frazione of San Quirico d’Orcia, it has attracted travelers of the more ‘pilgrim’ variety along the ‘Via Francigena’ route to Rome since Etruscan and Roman times, due to the popular hot springs that hail from the volcanic origins of the Monte Amiata nearby. (more…)
The Classic Recipe For Italian Apple Pie
It is Apple Time here in Campestri and the temperatures that are starting to drop increase the desire for cuddles, perhaps while enjoying an exquisite fragrant homemade dessert. Here is the classic recipe for a delicious Apple Pie for you!
(more…)3 Lesser-Known Museums In Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy – cradle of the Renaissance and popular travel destination the world over. From Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, it is an easy 40 minute train ride or by car. So many people have a special connection with one of our favorite Tuscan towns and visit multiple times in their lifetime. After seeing some of the most iconic artworks in the world, including Botticelli’s breathtaking ‘Primavera’ or Michelangelo’s David, what else is there left to see? The answer is, plenty! There is such a wealth of culture brimming in Firenze with hidden spots that most tourists fail to recognize. Here are three suggestions for lesser-known places to visit that I am absolutely certain that anyone would appreciate. Whether you go with a guide, or on your own, mark these for your calendar in 2016. (more…)
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Most people might be surprised to note that there is indeed a way to ski right here in Tuscany! While it is far from famous spots such as the Dolomites or the Alps in Switzerland, the town of Abetone in Pistoia is famous for skiing and is right home here in our Toscana. Here you […]
Salus per aquam ‘health through water’ brings us to the latest of our features on interesting places in Tuscany. If there ever was a Tuscan town that bypassed the typical crowds and maintained a peaceful sort of existence in the beautiful UNESCO Val D’Orcia valley, it is Bagno Vignoni. Part of the frazione of San Quirico […]
It is Apple Time here in Campestri and the temperatures that are starting to drop increase the desire for cuddles, perhaps while enjoying an exquisite fragrant homemade dessert. Here is the classic recipe for a delicious Apple Pie for you!
Florence, Italy – cradle of the Renaissance and popular travel destination the world over. From Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, it is an easy 40 minute train ride or by car. So many people have a special connection with one of our favorite Tuscan towns and visit multiple times in their lifetime. After seeing […]
2016 is upon us and as we sit at home eating leftover panettone cake and filling our agenda with work appointments, the thought of what this year has to bring fills ours busy mornings. Each year at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, we seek to bring about a more unique, hands-on approach to travel in […]
Since the ancient time of the Romans, Italians have often sought out the healing powers of ‘spa-like’ thermal springs, pilgrims on the historic ‘via francigena’ often stopped at popular points like Bagno Vignoni to dip their feet in the therapeutic waters. It really hasn’t changed much in the 21st century, spas are still extremely popular […]
On every Tuscan table, is the bread basket. Slices of plain white, saltless bread is a tradition here. The reason behind the lack of salt is rumored to be because of an imposed tax centuries ago, but has grown to be appreciated by locals who prefer it to saltier versions. Best eaten fresh, you can […]
There is certainly no shortage of beautiful hill-top towns that pepper the Tuscan countryside. From sea, to mountains, there is something for everyone here and we are so proud to be from such a fruitful and wonderful corner of Italy. Since we like to feature particular places around our ‘bella toscana’ one highly recommended spot […]
