The Tuscan Diaries Experience

Step into our countryside, our life and a seat at our Tuscan table

It’s been years in the making, but at last we are ready to invite you to spend a week living our Tuscany.

We first dreamed of hosting something like this on the Amalfi Coast over four years ago. But with the rising tourism and endless steps of Positano, it became too complicated, too impersonal. So we waited.

Now, after two years of exploring and settling into this corner of Tuscany, we are ready to open our lives to you. This is not a typical retreat. It’s an invitation to step into our world, to share in the rhythm of our days, and to experience Tuscany as we do.

We’ve designed the week around a very special day: the second Sunday of every month, when the Vicopisano Antiques Market comes alive. Together, we’ll wander the stalls, meet local friends, and hunt for treasures. We’ll share lunch in a favourite trattoria, before strolling through the town’s medieval lanes and charming piazzas.

The rest of the week flows with a balance of relaxation, discovery, and connection. Experiences include:

Wine tasting and a long lunch at a family-run winery
Truffle hunting in the woodland valleys nearby
Excursions to San Gimignano, Volterra, and the chance to visit Florence or Pisa
Dinners under the olive trees and a hands-on pasta-making class
Optional countryside walks with our dogs, Holly and Indie
Visits to local second-hand markets and gelato in sunlit piazzas
Time to simply rest, swim, and soak up the Tuscan countryside

Your home for the week is Podere dell’Alloro, a lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills. Once a crumbling ruin, it has been transformed into a beautiful guesthouse with fully equipped apartments. Each meal here will be expertly prepared by our hosts, whose cooking celebrates the simple, seasonal flavours of Tuscany.

This week is an opportunity to step away from everyday life and step into ours. To share long tables and laughter, sunsets and stories. To discover the beauty of this part of Tuscany — the far-reaching views, the silver-green olive groves, and the food that brings people together.

We hope you’ll leave not only with memories, but with new friendships, and a deeper sense of what it means to truly live Tuscany.

Book now!

We’re so excited that you’re considering spending a week with us in Tuscany. This experience is more than a holiday — it’s an invitation to step into our lives, share in the rhythms of our days, and discover the beauty of this region as we do.

Because this is such a personal and intimate experience, with only 8 guests per week, we want to make sure it’s the right fit for everyone. To help with this, we’ve created a FAQ page and a short application form.

Step 1 – Read the FAQ

Please take a moment to read our FAQ page. It covers important details about fitness requirements, group size, what’s included, and the type of traveller this week is best suited for. We want you to be confident that this experience matches what you’re looking for.

Step 2 – Complete the Application Form

Once you’ve read the FAQ and feel this is right for you, please fill out our simple application form. This isn’t a test — it simply helps us understand your travel style, any dietary or mobility needs, and what you hope to get out of your week in Tuscany.

Step 3 – Confirmation

After reviewing your application, we’ll be in touch by email to confirm your place or to arrange a quick chat if we need more details. If accepted, you’ll receive:

A booking confirmation and payment details
A detailed itinerary
A pre-travel guide with tips on how to get here, what to pack, and what to expect

Step 4 – Join Us in Tuscany!

All that’s left is to arrive at Podere dell’Alloro, settle into your farmhouse apartment, and let the week unfold — antique markets, vineyard lunches, countryside walks, cooking together, and plenty of time to simply relax.

For more detail check out our Retreat FAQ page.