Wake up to sprawling meadow views, fragrant gardens, and the sound of olive trees rustling in the breeze at this farmhouse in Tuscany. Travel to simpler times within this forested estate’s ancient stone walls. Learn to make traditional Tuscan-style pizza in the outdoor oven, and dine beneath the shaded pergola. Then, grab your camera and head out to explore Siena, Florence, and Rome.

Follow the estate’s long road up to Giuseppe’s secluded perch where meadow-views remain remarkably unobstructed even while nestled among lush Tuscan greenery. Walk across grass-outlined patio-tiles to the pool, and beyond to the farmhouse doors. Inside, arched-doorways, vaulted-ceilings, and exposed building materials deliver one-of-a-kind authenticity.

Take your morning espresso out the garden for a stroll and watch as the mist settles in the valley below. When the rest of the group has started to stir, gather in the kitchen for a farm-fresh breakfast. Then, catch up on some reading and work on your tan in a sun lounger. When it cools off at night, make your way to the restored barn and melt any lingering stress away while sipping a locally crafted wine.

After snapping a few photos in the hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa, set your focus on Siena, about 20 minutes from home. Spend the day visiting world-famous sites like Piazza del Campo and Torre del Mangia. Treat yourself to lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s traditional Tuscan restaurant, Castel Monastero. Then, venture on to Val de Merse to visit the Abbey of San Galgano, the real Sword in the Stone.

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