Activities and sightseeing
Relax, walks, good food
For nature lovers
Nature lovers may ride with Mountain Bikes (rentable on request) on hill roads and take a stroll in the natural environment of the Cultural and Natural Park of Val d’Orcia, UNESCO humanity patrimony, where our Farm is located. Otherwise, they may rediscover the beauty of ancient towns along the Via Francigena up to slopes of Mount Amiata.
Terrapille guests may watch farming during the various seasons, seeding and threshing of cereals, olive picking, vintage, or relax in our panoramic pool opposite of Mount Amiata.
Such a heartwarming environment is the preferred destination for artists, painters, photographers, poets, writers and movie directors. Ridley Scott filmed some scenes of his “The Gladiator” on the road for Terrapille.
For the lovers of good Tuscanian food
The “houseowner” organizes Cooking courses on request for groups of at least 8 guests. In an exquisite environment, you may discover the deepest secrets of the Tuscanian cooking.
Tasting and typical products
On request, Wine, biological olive oil, pecorino cheese and other typical products of our own production may be tasted by our guests.
For art and wine lovers
Art and wine lovers must visit:
- Pienza
Utopia city and pearl of the Renaissance, requested by Papa Pio II (1,5 km) - Montepulciano
Medieval and renaissance town, home of the Nobile of Montepulciano wine (12 km) - Montalcino
City of the Brunello, one of the most famous wines in the world (25 Km) - Bagno Vignoni
With its ancient Roman Thermae (7 Km) - San Quirco D’orcia
reachable by traveling for 10 km a beautiful scenic road with breathtaking views
And whithin a hour of driving:
Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Firenze, Cortona, Orvieto, Assisi
