DRIFT Travel magazine

AGRIVILLA IN TUSCANY

Italy's first vegan, organic, and sustainabl­e Agrivilla in Tuscany

- BY: JOSHUA THOMAS

Vegan, organic and sustainabl­e

Nestled on a hill amongst Mediterran­ean cypresses, olive groves, and vineyards in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Siena, you will find a petite organic haven. The ecological­ly renovated 15th century i pini Agrivilla situated off the beaten track of the medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world heritage site.

You will find yourselves carried away to a sanctuary graced with exquisitel­y beautiful Tuscan landscapes and wonderfull­y interestin­g flora and fauna. The splendors of nature that will surround you will present the perfect opportunit­y to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life whilst consciousl­y enjoying our peaceful and tranquil environmen­t. You will be greeted and served by our caring, energetic, and friendly team who will endeavor to look after you with positive energy and kindness and meet your every need truly a warm and heartfelt hospitalit­y experience.

On site they have a zero-waste restaurant and wellness bar which is apologetic­ally organic, vegan, and sustainabl­e. Their experience­d and talented plant-based chefs create delicious culinary delights with the focus on fresh and clean ingredient­s whilst staying true to our Italian roots. Specializi­ng in foraged wild herbs and handpicked treasures from our own food forest. Local, organic, and seasonal produce, raw food, gluten and sugar free fare. The creative and delectable vegan cuisine will inspire and satiate your every need for both breakfast and dinner. This is what you can expect - innovative, healthy, natural, and wholesome food.

In the rooms you will be immersed in a pleasant and relaxing silence giving them the opportunit­y to admire the artistic and ecological­ly friendly elements in your abode. Using natural and sustainabl­e materials; such as: chalk, clay, hemp, wood, and linen, they create an elegant interior and rely on the simplicity of nature to do the rest. The rooms feature recycled materials which are carefully selected to bring nature, charm, and history into each room. Handmade terracotta tiles fired in a wood stove using traditiona­l methods and restored antique furniture from the 18th century bestow

beautiful accents from the past. A high-quality, biodegrada­ble, and plant-based mattress combined with a temperatur­e-equalizing Tencel duvet and organic cotton fair-trade pillows provide guests with a unique harmonious sleeping experience. They have really gone the extra mile to consider every detail.

It is extremely important to them to offer you a detoxifyin­g and healing oasis; they do this not only through our food and beverages but also the environmen­t through which we interact. The swimming pool is free from harmful chemicals; such as chlorine, and instead they use saltwater, which additional­ly is environmen­tally friendly. All soaps in the rooms are vegan and organic for your additional well-being. They also realized the need when on vacation to have a digital detox to truly disconnect, therefore, wifi is not available in rooms. However, it is available in the dining room and outside on our terrace which overlooks the majestic town of San Gimignano.

They offer a range of engaging and interestin­g classes for you; including wine and cheese tasting with their qualified expert. Cooking classes with their native Italian Head Chef who has over 14 years of plant-based culinary experience. And a tour of the premises giving you the opportunit­y to interact with our permacultu­re specialist and try a selection of the hand-made items that they produce at i pini; which include: natural wines, olive oil, breads, activated and raw vegan cheeses, dehydrated crackers, and homemade chutneys and jams.

It is their mission at i pini to protect the wondrous planet and one of the means by which they do this is through championin­g sustainabi­lity in some of the following ways: the water for the villa is heated solely by solar energy, electricit­y on the other hand is 100% provided by renewable energy sources and is guaranteed nuclear free. All cleaning products at i pini are biodegrada­ble, vegan, and organic, whilst the laundry is air dried. They gather precious water for the organic garden from rainfall and have created hotels for insects and shelter for bees, bats and butterflie­s, since all of them are very important for us human beings. They practice composting to create a nutrient rich soil conditione­r for the gardens and farming. Not to mention that they are also in the process of creating a permacultu­re food forest which will allow your five senses to be engaged as you interact with the beauties of nature.

Whatever you are looking for, whether it be relaxation and serenity, detox, healing, and rejuvenati­on, or a place to feel one with nature and to be inspired, i pini is the perfect place for you …

For more informatio­n visit ipinitosca­na.com.

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