WHERE YOU WILL STAY:

The tiny medieval hamlet of Bagno Vignoni is a 40 minute drive from Siena and about an hour from Florence, Arezzo, Orvieto and Perugia. Around this hamlet, Tuscan Way guests can relax by the thermal pools or bathe in the famous chalky waters, which are reputedly beneficial to bones and skin. The area has a number of famous spas with these magical healing waters - each noted for a different curative property - Bagni San Filippo and San Casciano dei Bagni are both within half an hour’s drive.

A small spa (306m) of medieval origin, although it was already know in Roman times, the fascinating tiny village is clustered around a large pool closed on three sides by the town walls, one meter and a half tall with water that flows at 52°. Besides the thermal waters, the characteristic of Bagno Vigoni is its unchanged structure. All around there are some buildings realized by Bernardo Rossellino in Pope’s Pio II honor, and the open arcade where S. Caterina da Siena stopped. Behind Bagno Vignoni, immersed and hidden in the green of the hill there is the small village borgo Vignoni Alto in a position that dominates the entire Val d’ Orcia and the Monte Amiata.

WHERE YOU WILL SLEEP:

There are six bedrooms, each with a distinctive feature - an ancient coat of arms brought to light during restoration, a canopied bed, or a breathtaking view of the village and its thermal pools. The rooms, which have been tastefully and romantically refurbished, are decorated in different colors, have their own bathrooms and are centrally heated and air conditioned.

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ABOUT THE LOGGIATO WINE BAR

A delightful authentic locale to savor the flavors of not only fine wines but cheeses as well – namely the pecorino (sheep cheese) from nearby Pienza.

COOKING CLASSES AND WINE TASTING:

Guest can learn genuine Southern Tuscan dishes and the secrets passed down from grandmothers and grandfathers. All classes are hands-on and include local wine. The cooking course teaches the traditional Tuscan ”Cucina Povera“ (country cooking of the peasants). The course is taught in a rustic setting and the informality of the course makes it a recreational experience. A glass of wine is always within arms reach so you can relax and enjoy! These cooking classes are designed to take you through a classic Italian menu which includes: antipasti & “primi” (the first dish and also the first course) and then in the next class you will learn the “secondi & contorni” (the second dish with additional side dishes).

EXCURSIONS & ITINERARY:

The itinerary includes tours of the surrounding areas of Bagno Vignoni including: Montepulciano, Borgo di Montichiello, Siena and Pienza.

Participants can expect to taste some of Tuscany’s finest delicacies, breakfasting on honey, bread, local biscuits and olive oil, and partaking in tastings of fine wines, splendid local cheeses, selected cured meats and local extra virgin olive oils.

* We would like to emphasize that we are quite flexible with regard to the itinerary and the excursions. The most important thing is to communicate your specific interests, which will be given priority if possible and in the best interest of the group.

VACATION OPTIONS:

We created an exciting package for you:

• 5-Night Vacation

Upon request we can arrange your stay in Carlo’s home for fewer or more days with or without cooking courses.