Food is the essence of life.

For Italians, this has been true for centuries.  The people of Italy live to eat, and it's visible in their appreciation of well-made dishes and their interest in each ingredient and where it was grown.  This will be an evening to appreciate the bounty of the family's farm, Podere San Gregorio, to enjoy food and wine, and each other. 

There will be an opportunity for anyone that is interested to learn the technique and secrets of making delicious “pici”, the traditional, handmade pasta of the Val d’Orcia. Mixing and kneading the dough, and rolling strips of dough by hand to make delicate, irregularly shaped spaghetti is a favorite experience for all guests—young and old!

Please yourself!

Explore the countryside at your leisure or join a planned excursion. during the day. When evening comes, dinner will be on your own at the place of your choosing. Isabella can assist with suggestions and reservations.

The Isabella Experience will work magic on you. Isabella's team provides top-level personal assistance, customized planning from the moment of arrival and throughout your stay. Their attention to details and special touches will make you feel like a confident traveler and pampered guest. Animated by a passion for hospitality and a deep knowledge of the region, they will help you craft a delightful stay in the heart of Italy.

Isabella will offer a menu of activities and connections to local providers, with a wide enough variety to appeal to all - wine tastings, guided walks in the countryside, lunch and a tour of the family farm, and more.  Costs will range from approximately 10 or 15 euro per person and up.  Her staff will also assist with recommendations for lunches and Wednesday night dinner on your own.