Instead of simply taking a vacation, you are invited to make a connection with a place of exceptional beauty and timeless traditions, through an experience of food, wine and the landscape that produces it. 

Spend a magical week at the Villa di Trefiano, on the legendary Capezzana estate in Carmignano, Tuscany, immersing yourself in the history of Capezzana, meeting the Contini Bonacossi family, and tasting the estate’s celebrated wines and olive oil. 

Wander through local markets, learning how to select the freshest and best ingredients for the day’s menu: fresh produce vibrant with color and flavor, locally cured meats and artisan cheeses.

In the kitchen, explore the classics of Tuscan cuisine; fagioli, hand-rolled pici, cinghiale and ribollita, roasted porcini and fresh chestnuts, biscotti di Prato and schiacciata are just some of the delights of the autumn harvest. 

Visit the jewel city of Florence, and view the private Contini Bonacossi collection in the Uffizi with a renowned art historian.  Dine at one of Tuscany’s best restaurants in a stunning setting in the countryside.  Indulge your senses in the hidden grotto of a natural thermal spa. 

Learn, experience, relax, and dream…...you’re in Tuscany.

October 6 to October 13, 2008