is an agriturismo—the meeting ground of agriculture and tourism. The essence of Petraia lies in the purest and increasingly rare interpretation of the agriturismo experience, an organic farm where guests may stay and dine exclusively on what the property has to offer. We modeled La Petraia after the European concept of a 'restaurant with rooms', a combination of the highest quality dining experience with first class, luxury accommodations in a stunning rural setting. Petraia is a place to relax, to feel the pulse of nature, to sense the echoes of history and to enjoy the bounty and splendor she offers.
THE MICHAEL POLLAN SESSION
The award-winning author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma comes to Petraia
July 13.
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THE PETRAIA SESSIONS
Spend an unforgettable week at Petraia with a famous chef or author.
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FIELD TO TABLE COOKING PROGRAMS
Cooking and foraging classes with chef and award-winning author, Susan McKenna Grant.
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PRICELESS EVENINGS AT PETRAIA
Dine with us and pay only what you think is fair!
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"How many ‘farm tastings’ offer a lemon and fennel sorbet palate cleanser before the smoky pheasant
in parmesan foam and duck breast with porcini and truffle honey?"
Janet Forman in Beyond Magazine, March 2009
One of the highest farms in the Chianti Classico zone, La Petraia is located in the very heart of Tuscany's oldest wine region. The estate comprises 65 hectares including vineyards, olive and heirloom fruit trees, vegetable gardens and an ancient chestnut grove. We raise our own rabbits, ducks, geese, pigeons, quail, guinea hens and turkeys as well as rare breeds like the Cinta Senese pig and the Val D’Arno chicken. We produce our own varietal honeys including chestnut and acacia and our own organic essential oil from our lavender.
The property is also home to an Etruscan archeological site called Piazza di Siena. It is easy to see why the Etruscans chose to settle in this magical spot more than 25 centuries ago. The property affords breathtaking views of the famous Gallo Nero vineyards and of Siena more than 35 kilometers to the south as well as the sweeping Valley of the Arno River and the Casentino Mountains to the north.
A large game reserve and parkland surround the property. Hardly a day passes without a sighting of wild boar, deer, hare or pheasant. La Petraia is criss-crossed with miles of hiking trails for our guests to enjoy.
Florence, Siena and San Gimignano are within an hour drive and the historic towns of Radda, Greve, Castellina and Gaiole are minutes away, making La Petraia an ideal stopover on any Tuscan tour.
Susan McKenna Grant, author of the award winning book, Piano Piano Pieno: Authentic Food from a Tuscan Farm, will be your host and resident chef.