By Lee Ann Warner Minutes from the bustling hill towns of Tuscany, yet eons away from crowds of tourists, stands a secluded 17th century stone farmhouse. Set amid 800 acres of olive groves, rolling pastures, and sunflower fields, the Fattoria di Vagli (Vagli farm) is part of a growing trend in Italy, combining agriculture and tourism with the peace and tranquility of a … [Read more...] about A True Taste of Italy in a Tuscan Farmhouse
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Autumnia Festival (Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy)
By Tamra Bolton ITWPA Member Every November, farmers, craftsmen, artists, and culinary artisans descend on tiny Figline Valdarno, located just forty minutes from the heart of Florence, Italy. During the annual Autumnia celebration, visitors can immerse themselves in Tuscan country living and its myriad traditions. You can taste fresh olive oil grown on the surrounding … [Read more...] about Autumnia Festival (Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy)