Dive with us in the heart of Tuscany for the truly grounding Olive Harvest ritual!
October is the month where “green gold” comes to life, rural communities gather in the fields to hand pick the olives with ladders and nets... This is where the anecdotes are shared, where old and young reunite and stories are passed on to keep Tuscany’s millenary harvesting tradition thriving through the years.
Join us to experience this process first hand, meet the locals, learn from them and feel how the rhythm of nature intersects with italian lifestyle and daily life. Through each step of the olive harvest you will learn all about the secrets of making the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you will see how connected man and nature need to be in order to get the best product.
At Maraviglia, we embrace the slower pace of rural life, encouraging our guests to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of modern existence and reconnect with nature. We believe in the therapeutic benefits of nature, and our environment is designed to foster a deep sense of peace and well-being.
Between nature walks, open-air lunches, mill visits, and chats high among the trees with the town’s elders, you’ll experience how this deeply grounding and empowering connection to nature transforms your mind and body.
Offerings:
Enjoy the magic of Tuscan Autumn at our farmhouse, perched on a scenic hill and surrounded by olive and oak trees. Savor the fresh tingle of just-pressed olive oil, start your day with a refreshing stretch, and indulge in seasonal, home-cooked vegetarian meals made with produce from our own garden.
Seven days (six nights) stay in Maraviglia Farmhouse, Tuscany;
All meals (including refreshments and wine) for the duration of the retreat;
Olive Picking with nets and ladders with locals;
Massage & Yoga sessions (Optional);
Hike to the nearby Castle;
Day trip to the natural outdoor hot springs located in an ancient town in the heart of Tuscany;
Visit to the Local Sagra Food Fair;
Hike to a remote village in the majestic green Pratomagno mountain range;
We’ll feast at a range of always-special, always-seasonal restaurants;
Olive Oil Tasting with an expert.
Sample Schedule:
8:30 am
Morning stretching
9:30 am
Breakfast
10:30 am
Olive picking
12:30 pm
Al fresco lunch in the field
4:30 pm
Visit to the olive mill
7:30 pm
Family-style dinner
Prices & Availability
Find all details, activity highlights and room pricing on the facilitator’s website: www.francescag.net
OR contact us at bookings@maraviglia.net for more information and availability.