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A much-loved aspect of The Isabella Experience is the variety of special activities offered by our family at Cretaiole. The Dolce Vita Stay is a unique journey meant to enhance your understanding of Tuscan culture, people, food, and wine, while creating unforgettable memories with new friends. While the Dolce Vita Stay at Cretaiole is a required part of your reservation, all of our guests can choose from a variety of additional optional activities to further enrich their stay. These delightful activities are available in various forms across all of our properties.
Experience the best of Tuscany with us, where every moment is planned to make your stay truly special!
Be sure to check in before heading to the store for groceries! You’ll find your kitchen stocked with our family’s Sangiovese wine, organic olive oil, pecorino cheese, cured meats, farm eggs, bread, vegetables, fruit, cereal, yogurt, milk, fruit juice, bottled water, homemade cakes, cookies, and more. With this selection of authentic food, your apartment will immediately feel like “your Tuscan home away from home,” and you’ll be ready to begin your journey in the best way!
Join us for a tour of our family’s farm in Pienza, giving you a genuine glimpse into rural Tuscan family life and our agricultural traditions. Explore the cantina where we age cheese, make wine and vin santo, cure meats, and store olive oil, and enjoy tasting these delicious products grown on the farm. Meet our friendly farm animals, including chickens, pigs, baby geese, ducks, sheep, and rabbits. Experience the heart of our family at Podere San Gregorio—it’s a visit you won’t forget!
Experience an olive oil tasting with Carlo, a professional taster, as he guides you through the qualities, differences, and defects of extra virgin olive oil. During this session, you’ll sample several olive oils from different parts of Italy, helping you recognize and appreciate various flavors and levels of quality. Carlo will share his knowledge and passion for olive oil, making this both an enjoyable and educational experience. This tasting is an invaluable opportunity to develop your palate and understanding of one of Italy’s most treasured products.
The ancient “Romitorio,” purchased by our family over 30 years ago, is located just below Pienza and houses a fascinating archaeological site. Our family has lovingly renovated this place, transforming it into an extraordinarily beautiful and spiritual haven. We will personally escort you through these captivating caverns, explaining the significance of its features, artwork, and location. This is a unique archaeological site that only a few people are privileged to visit. It is a not-to-be-missed experience!
Meet a professional truffle hunter and his dog, and discover the hidden treasures beneath the ground. Learn about different types of truffles, join the hunt, and find out why they are loved all over the world. Start this exciting hike to a private truffle reserve, where you’ll see how truffle hunters and their dogs work together. This two-hour adventure is full of fun, interesting facts, and ends with a little tasting of this precious delicacy. This unique experience mixes learning with fun, creating great memories for everyone.
Meet the owners of a charming, family-owned estate—one of our favorites—that produces some of the finest wines in the region. Discover the king of wines, Brunello di Montalcino, along with the Rosso and a delicious IGT wine. Here, everything is crafted with passion and commitment, with nothing resulting from mass production. This highly personal experience will introduce you to the world of winemaking in a uniquely special way.
Join Carlo for an intermediate-level hike and experience the awakening of nature in Val d’Orcia in the early morning. You’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes, colored crops, vineyards, olive orchards, and the possibility of encountering some wildlife. The unique sceneries of the valley will captivate your senses. The hike is not timed, with rests taken as needed—it’s all about enjoying the outdoors in a relaxed and leisurely way.
Learn the techniques and secrets of making delicious “pici,” the traditional handmade pasta of Val d’Orcia, from Niccolò. Passed down from nonna and mamma, you’ll master mixing and kneading the dough and rolling strips by hand to create delicate, irregularly shaped spaghetti. This cherished experience is a favorite among all our guests—young and old—and is a lovely group activity that brings everyone together in a fun and interactive way!
Come together for a delightful Tuscan dinner at Cretaiole, where the warmth of Italian hospitality awaits. Our menu features freshly made pici with homemade ragù, succulent grilled meats, delectable side dishes, a selection of cheeses, indulgent desserts, and, of course, fine wine. Experience the rich traditions of Italian dining as you share a meal with our family and a welcoming community of guests. At the Italian table, magic happens—strangers come together and leave as friends.
“What we loved most about the stay was the hospitality of Isa and team. They strive to make sure you have the best week of your lives, and we simply did. We loved getting to know them and joining the family of Moricciani guests. I actually became teary when it was time to leave — I didn’t want the magic to end.”
Former Guest
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