Cooking Classes
Join our delightful cooking classes! Visit the local market to source the freshest ingredients and practice your Italian, harvest herbs from our garden, and create delicious preserves to take home as souvenirs.
Nature Walks
Escape to nature with a peaceful walk through the acres of shady forest on our property. Enjoy the sights and sounds of birdsong, discover local plants and flowers, and perhaps even pick some seasonal berries to savor along the way.
Forest bathing at its finest and most relaxing.
Aperitivo Experience
Indulge in an aperitivo in the vineyard or under an olive tree. The breeze and the view are memorable.
Everyone has their favorite spot to watch the sunset and enjoy the perfect moment.
Embroidery Workshops Punto Tavarnelle
Explore the traditional embroidery technique of the local village. Visit the small museum next to the parish church to admire the collection, and see our own collection of decorated shoes, bags, and training samples.
Spend an afternoon with a Local Lace artist and watch the magic come alive in your hands!
Music Under the Stars
Enjoy family singalongs and impromptu performances under the pergola. Evenings don’t need screens to be magical.
It’s a very friendly atmosphere here. Someone in the family often plays the guitar, others sing along… everyone enjoys the mood!
Dining Spots
Discover various dining spots, from the big wooden table in the kitchen to the one near the fireplace, and many other cozy corners in the garden. Nibble on cheese or sip a glass of wine in a tranquil setting.
Food is super important to us—it’s how we see life, you know, all about coming together around the table! It’s a totally all-inclusive vibe, there is always something to talk about, with a laugh!
Gardening Activities
Depending on the season, pick lavender and prepare small sachets for your drawers, or pick sage and rosemary to mix with salt for a delicious seasoning.
Prepare new plants for the hedge or plant young olive trees (you may adopt your own!). Harvest almonds and crack them for winter snacks and salads.
Craftsmanship Workshops
Interested in craftsmanship? Discover the art of terracotta making. We can arrange workshops where you can decorate your own item to take home!
Yoga Sessions
Relax and rejuvenate with yoga sessions that can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Experience the charm and tranquility of Podere Cerbaia through these enriching activities and create memories to cherish forever!
No need to be a professional, just breathe the air, listen to the silence and enjoy being alive.
Iris Collection
At Podere Cerbaia we have a collection of Giaggioli. The flower symbol of Firenze.
The iris, or ‘giaggiolo’ in Italian, is a truly beautiful flower. What’s the difference between giaggiolo and iris? The word ‘giaggiolo’ comes from the Latin word for sword, because the leaves look like swords. ‘Iris’ comes from the Greek word for rainbow, due to the many colors of its flowers. So, an iris and a giaggiolo are the same amazing flower!”
Every year we select a new color and plant the young plants in a corner of the garden. You may join us on the yearly expedition to the Iris garden, “Il Giardino dell’Iris“, and help select the ‘gaggiolo dell’anno’, maybe the same color that wins the contest in Firenze?
Activities around Podere Cerbaia
Wine tasting
Here at Podere Cerbaia, we really enjoy pairing our meals with a good glass of wine! At our table you can taste local wines and don’t miss the aperitivo with cheese and a view!
In any case, Chianti is the name of Wine and the list of professional wineries to try the world renowned wines is endless.
The list of wineries to try local wines is endless. From our next door neighbor La Cappella to our own wine produced by Il Gabbiano to the world famous Antinori.
The choice is yours!
Personalized Tours with Ilaria
Ilaria and her family will drive you around the area, stopping at the best spots to enjoy the stunning views and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the local culture, meet the artisans, and experience the true essence of Tuscany. Don’t need to bother with self drive.
Don’t need to bother with self-drive, if you don’t feel like it, we’ll look at the map and invent every day a path to discover new places and meet new people.
Vespa Adventures
If you feel adventurous, hire a Vespa and embark on a thrilling ride from Florence to Siena. Enjoy the freedom of the open road, the scenic landscapes, and the charming villages along the way.
Embrace the charm and beauty of Cerbaia and its surroundings, creating unforgettable memories with every adventure.
Upon return, we’ll pick you up for an aperitivo so you don’t have to drink and drive !
Enchanting Villages
Explore the ancient walls of Castellina in Chianti, lose yourself in the narrow streets of Radda in Chianti, and admire the majesty of Greve in Chianti, the gateway to the region. Each village holds a treasure of art, culture, and age-old traditions
. These are just few places within easy reach:
Monteriggioni, Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Volpaia.
Be guided by your hosts at Podere Cerbaia and discover also local markets, unknown monasteries like ‘Pieve del Monrocco’ and so many more places only locals know.
Feel really adventurous?
Try with Hot air baloon!
