Where better to celebrate autumn than in a charming residence immersed in the vibrant nature of Tuscany and Umbria? Enchanting hotels, immersed in the colors of the foliage. To participate in the grape harvest and truffle hunting. Or to dedicate yourself to remise en forme with local products
Celebrate autumn with authentic and unforgettable food and wine and wellness experiences, immersed in the splendid natural settings of Umbria and Tuscany.
To experience unforgettable emotions with the olive harvest and truffle hunting.
But also with tastings of fine wines and spa treatments inspired by local tradition.
Here are some of the most fascinating experiences to celebrate autumn in a unique way. Here are 5 Relais & Châteaux addresses.
1 Relais & Châteaux Borgo San Felice Resort
Located in the heart of Chianti, the Relais & Châteaux Borgo San Felice Resort offers an authentic immersion in Tuscan traditions, in the name of wellness and food and wine.
Among the most exclusive experiences, the spa offers Vinotherapy treatments and the Bacchus Path. To relax and regenerate using wine and grape-based products.
The last weekend before the seasonal closure, November 2-3, the hotel offers a special Family & Friends rate and will host convivial moments. For example, an aperitif in the Piazza del Borgo to celebrate the end of the season and the grape harvest.
2 Relais & Châteaux Borgo dei Conti Resort
Reopened this year with a completely renovated look following a major renovation, the Umbrian hotel offers the opportunity to participate in a tasting of wines selected by the sommelier. Obviously together with local cutting boards and pork butchers.
The hotel also organizes cooking classes to learn and savor the recipes of tasty traditional Umbrian dishes.
In fact, through the knowledge and skills of the Chef and the brigade, guests can try their hand at creating dishes with a rare taste.
Finally, for those looking for a romantic experience, the residence also organizes private dinners in the Casetta dell’Amore nel Bosco.
The wooden cottage from 1867 is ideal for a gourmet candlelit dinner in an intimate and timeless setting, with dishes prepared by the private chef and fine labels.
3 Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere
Located in the splendid Tuscan countryside, it offers a complete experience for wine lovers. Guests can participate in personalized tours of the vineyards and cellars of the residence.
During the tours, the daily work, the winemaking techniques, the seasonal rhythms and all the secrets behind the production of wine will be illustrated.
You can choose from different types of tastings, which include the most prestigious labels of the property. In addition, the hotel offers cooking workshops where you can learn to prepare typical dishes of the Tuscan tradition paired with local wines.
4 Relais & Châteaux Palazzo Seneca
Immersed in the suggestive Umbrian landscape, the Relais & Châteaux Palazzo Seneca celebrates autumn with unique experiences linked to tradition and local products, with particular attention to black truffles.
Among the most fascinating proposals we find the search for black truffles and ricotta school.
The authentic and engaging experience that begins with a walk in the woods in search of the prized black truffle, guided by expert truffle hunters and their dogs. It is also followed by a ricotta production workshop, where guests can discover traditional techniques.
The experience ends with a picnic immersed in the surrounding greenery based on typical local products.
5 Relais & Châteaux Il Borro
It offers a selection of autumn experiences that allow you to discover the food and wine treasures of Tuscany. Truffle hunting and the cooking class with truffles and mushrooms are a must for cooking enthusiasts.
The experience continues with oil tastings and the olive harvest, which includes a visit to the mill to reveal the secrets of production and a tasting of the “new oil”.
For those looking for a moment of relaxation, Il Borro offers massages and spa treatments based on olive oil.
For example, the massage with an olive oil candle. Or the “Olive Sensory” treatment, including a peeling with olive stone powder and a massage with a specific oil. The nourishing facial treatment, made with products based on the fine local olive oil, completes the wellness offer.
Finally, for nature lovers, the residence organizes horseback rides through the vineyards, ideal for admiring the autumn foliage.
About Relais & Châteaux
It is an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants around the world. The Associates are driven by the desire to safeguard and promote the richness and variety of cuisines and hospitality traditions around the world, so that they can continue to be passed down and thrive.
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