Feriehus i Bagni di Petriolo

There is a weight limit of 80-85kg. You arrive at our ranch where you will find Eric, his wife Andrea and their horses.You can touch the horses while Eric and Andrea prepare them for the ride. You will be offered a coffee or some cold drinks in the meantime. When the horses are ready you go with Eric to the arena where he will show you what Natural Horsemanship is about with a short demo with one of his horses. He will explain the basics of horseriding, how you handle the horse, move him right and left, how to stop. One at a time you will go on the horse and get some confidence with the supervision of Eric who will give you more detailed explanations. Then you leave with Eric for a horseride of 1 hour. The experience is suitable for maximum 2 people. VERY IMPORTANT: we have a WEIGHT LIMIT OF 80-85kg. We do NOT bring people heavier than this because we have good horses but quite old and with some back problems. Please contact us for any detail or information.

When you arrive at our reception, take your time to take a drink at the bar. The receptionist will show you the way to the stables. The horses are cleaned and saddled and ready to go, unless you would like to come earlier and help or watch us preparing them. Riding helmets are available for you for the time of your ride. Meet your horses and make friends with them. Depending on your level of experience in horse riding, we will explain to you everything you need to know before we start the trail ride, and of course, we will help you to get up. And then let`s go! On our different routes, we pass by the incomparably beautiful and varied landscape of the Crete Senesi and the Val d'Arbia. Right in the beginning, you will already be able to see the symbol of our Fattoria, a centuries-old holm oak that stands all alone on it`s hill. We call it the “special wishing-tree”. While we circle it on horseback, your gaze can wander far across the valley called Val d`Arbia. On our following ride we will immerse ourselves in the varied landscape of the so called Crete Senesi, rich of beauty and history. Along hidden trails, across fields and oak groves, along lakeshores and over hills ridges you will collect unforgettable memories and the contact with the horse as a touching experience. Ansonsten zu beachten Body weight limit for our horses is 90 kg! You don't have to be an athlete to take part in our rides, nor do you need any previous experience. If you have good riding skills, we can try to put you in a group of experienced riders. Kids are welcome

Before lunch, we will run a 2 hour workshop from our home in the country near the village of Roccatederighi. We'll meet in the village, then I'll escort you down to the house as it's a little difficult to find! Weather allowing, we'll work under the pergola with beautiful views of the Maremman hills. Guests will use professional equipment including pasta machine, and we'll teach them pasta dough, and then to make three types of fresh pasta - two cut (like tagliatelle and farfalle) and one filled (like ravioli). Once we have made the pasta together and I have given them all the insight they need to make great pasta, I will cook it for them for a lunch. I will also prepare a starter and dessert for them so they will have (starter, 3 pastas and dessert), along with included wine. Other things to note We speak English and I'm an experienced chef, and cookery and pasta workshop teacher. You are in safe hands with us and will get a real taste of Italian gastronomy.

I want to show you the hilltop town of Montalcino via your smartphone and teach you how to take great travel pictures and some street photography. We’ll meet in front of the fortress at the top of the town and go from there exploring and seeking out great shots. Learn about composition and making the most of the available light. Based on the type of photography you like best we have a surprise stop or two as we go. Along the way a stop for coffee and I’ll talk you through some editing tips and tricks to enhance your shots. If you have Instagram or Facebook we can also talk about layouts and posting. We’ll finish our last section of walkabout with a theme/mini project in mind. Experience also available Siena/Pienza/St Quirico/Bagno Vignoni .. just ask! I am also very flexible with times .. please contact me if you'd like a different slot. Other things to note Don’t worry if you have no photographic experience. You just need your iPhone/Smartphone. I’ll teach you about composition, natural light and tons of fantastic phone camera functions. Then it’s up to you to be as creative as you like. If you can, download Snapseed the editing app before we meet.

Who it is for: for a serious wine lover that is curious to find out more about the crazy concept behind the Bonsai wine and wants to taste our whole selection. Winery, ecosystem, farmhouse, alive organism. Live the wine experience. Discover the Biodynamic vineyard and how producing a great wine means putting farming first. Come discover the densest vineyard in the world, where vines are planted only 40 centimeters apart resulting in a density of 62.500 plants per hectare. You will be guided through an exclusive tasting, having the chance to savor one of the most exclusive wines out there. Only 1000 bottles a year come from this very unique vineyard! Why do we produce a better wine from the Bonsai vineyards? Come find out why our plants’ roots can reach more than three meters in depth in a few years of growth. Giulia or Chiara will lead you throughout the whole winemaking journey, explaining how the biodynamic approach – carried out in absence of chemical interventions – preserves the beauty of nature and allows our plants to grow in the most natural way possible. This way they can express the authenticity of the soil, the microclimate, and the grape varieties of Podere Le Ripi.