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The Feast of the Patron of Borgo San Lorenzo
Summer 2016 in Borgo San Lorenzo is bursting with fun events celebrating the local culture. Big celebrations are planned for the Feast of San Lorenzo, the patron saint of Borgo San Lorenzo, with an exciting palio planned to be held on the 6th, 7th, and 10th of August.
The Watermills of Mugello
The watermill signals a true and proper revolution of agricultural techniques used in the country related to the use of water as a source of energy. This technology gradually allowed the replacement of animals and it also allowed for a higher amount of energy available and a greater quantity of products.
In the territories of Mugello the presence of watermills had been widespread ever since the Medieval period and they were primarily intended for the grinding of various grains, such as wheat, corn and dry chestnuts for human consumption and orzo and oats for fodder for the livestock.
Mugello Fit for Kids
Mugello is a marvelous land no more than a few kilometers from Florence, and it is an ideal place for a child-friendly vacation where you can combine the children’s enjoyment and playing around with a love for nature.
Mugello offers the possibility of immersing yourself in nature and visiting local farms, eating genuine food and passing a relaxing day alongside the banks of a lake. During the summer the municipalities of Mugello offer many activities for children of all ages.
Experience Our ‘iCook’ Course: Simply Fresh, Raw Ingredients & Olive Oil
Some Villa Campestri guests recently enjoyed one of our iCook courses, Simply Olive Oil, led by Chef Cristian Borchi, during which only fresh, raw ingredients are used to create light and delicious recipes, each paired with one of our olive oils specifically chosen for its sensory profile. For more information, visit the Cooking Classes section of our Experiences page. (more…)
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Summer 2016 in Borgo San Lorenzo is bursting with fun events celebrating the local culture. Big celebrations are planned for the Feast of San Lorenzo, the patron saint of Borgo San Lorenzo, with an exciting palio planned to be held on the 6th, 7th, and 10th of August.
The watermill signals a true and proper revolution of agricultural techniques used in the country related to the use of water as a source of energy. This technology gradually allowed the replacement of animals and it also allowed for a higher amount of energy available and a greater quantity of products. In the territories of […]
Mugello is a marvelous land no more than a few kilometers from Florence, and it is an ideal place for a child-friendly vacation where you can combine the children’s enjoyment and playing around with a love for nature. Mugello offers the possibility of immersing yourself in nature and visiting local farms, eating genuine food and […]
Some Villa Campestri guests recently enjoyed one of our iCook courses, Simply Olive Oil, led by Chef Cristian Borchi, during which only fresh, raw ingredients are used to create light and delicious recipes, each paired with one of our olive oils specifically chosen for its sensory profile. For more information, visit the Cooking Classes section of our Experiences […]
Some wonderful events and festivals take place every summer in Tuscany. Here’s a selection to consider, all reachable from our estate by car or public transport.
San Cresci is a lovely Romanesque-style church just a 30-minute walk down the road from the Villa Campestri estate, dedicated to the early Christian martyr Cresci. Associated with Minias, another saint important to early Florentine history, Cresci is credited with healing sick children and introducing the Christian religion to the Mugello region. So why not […]
For those staying at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, we try and give our best travel suggestions to not only our guests, but anyone who just adores Tuscany. Our tip this week is the lovely town of Lucca, which is about an hour and forty minutes from our resort in the north-west part of the […]
As the weather gets warmer, we’re craving bountiful vegetables, raw salads and less ‘cooked meals.’ In Italy, we typically use extra virgin olive oil and vinegar on our salads with salt & pepper, however there are a variety of dressings you can make to spice up your next dish. Have a look at a few […]
