"A carefully restored medieval hamlet turned contemporary village retreat in the Val d’Orcia, offering 31 rooms and suites plus three private villas, a heightened program of concerts and exhibitions, a newly expanded spa and an on-site medieval castle and archaeological site; the property has a pronounced culinary emphasis—its signature restaurant honors local Etruscan flavors, it runs a cooking academy, and it hosts a Chefs-in-Residence series bringing renowned international chefs for classes, dinners and excursions." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo