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Weekend to restore in the Tuscan countryside

Immerse yourself in green surroundings to bring back balance to mind and body.

After months indoors with our eyes glued to some screen or other practically always, a weekend to restore and to digitally detox is highly necessary. Pick from these tranquil resorts in the idyllic Tuscan countryside, switch your phone to airplane mode (you’ll still need it to take pictures!) and focus on feeling well, both physically and mentally. 

Get into green

The health benefits of nature don’t need any elaboration. Now more than ever, we seek to surround ourselves with blossoms and buds, to savour the rich heady scents of nature, and to listen purely to the sound of the wind and the sweet flow of water. Agritourisms (farmhouses) are undoubtedly the place of choice for many when we’re finally able to travel outside the confines of our homes again and here are some of our top picks for your battery-boosting stay in the Tuscan countryside.

Where to stay

You’ll find the Agritourism Tenuta di Capezzana in Carmignano, just 20 km from Florence, where 650 hectares are at your disposal, dotted with over 150 olive groves and run entirely organically. Don’t miss their award-winning vin santo and the opportunity to learn about the centenary history of wine and oil production in Capezzana.

Delve deep into the Chianti Area of Bagno a Ripoli within the Poggio Casciano agritourism estate, home to the Agriresort Tenute Ruffino, well-known for their terrific wine grown in their luxurious estate just 10km from Florence. Step inside the historic Renaissance villa and even explore their wine cellars with exquisite tasting tours.

History lovers will also be enamoured by the Agritourism Vecchio Borgo di Inalbi, made up of historic farmhouses in traditional Tuscan style, with characteristic exposed beams and terracotta flooring primed for a true taste of Tuscan country living. Swimming pools with stunning panoramas mean you’ll relax entirely in this renowned spot that’s complete with riding stables, tennis clubs and a golf course nearby.

Destress with strolls in nature

Go with the flow and walk where you want to. The pleasure of just walking for its own sake has a wonderfully therapeutic effect. Feeling the sun shine on your face, taking in the scents of the bountiful Tuscany countryside, and taking time to feel any emotion that comes your way will restore and reset you in a matter of moments. 

Fill up on fresh produce

When we eat and drink well, there’s an almost immediate feel-good factor. As well as breathing in the fresh air of nature, you’ll be able to enjoy food, oil and wine of the highest quality, grown in the fields around you. Glance across the hilltops and vineyards and see where your food is growing, before it’s presented on the table in front of you, lovingly prepared using both traditional and innovative methods. 

The simple escape of getting outside of the four walls in which we’ve been confined for so long will bring about a rejuvenation and restoration that will sustain you through the months ahead. Embrace the peace and quiet of these vacation spots and emerge a new version of yourself.



Photo header credits: https://www.ruffino.it/it/tenute/poggio-casciano