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You’ll stay on a beautiful estate that
has regained its ancient
splendor after the restoration that has transformed it into an elegant and
refined hotel with restaurant. Ride each
day through gentle hills, along meandering rivers, and through small
forests. In the afternoon you can explore the countryside on your own, or
just relax around the outdoor pool.
Very few people know that the famous French cuisine had developed from the
Tuscan cuisine: Caterina de Medici, unhappy spouse of the French king
Henry II., brought several experienced cooks from Florence with her when
she got married; their cuisine laid the foundation stone of the later
“Haute Cuisine”.
The wine that is served here comes from local vineyards and has already
been awarded several prizes.
And the riding stables convince even the most discriminating rider that
their owner is a horse-lover.
Altogether a very pleasant atmosphere where everybody likes to be spoiled
for a week or two.
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Rates: incl. lodging in double rooms
with balcony, large buffet breakfast every day and 1
lunch, 6 riding days, 3-5 hrs
per day
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,545
-- based on
€1075
Options:
-superior room w. balcony + $50 (€36)
pp/ week
-suite with 3 pax + $85 (€61)
pp/ week
-suite 2 pax only + $250 (€175)
pp/week
- Single room (with balcony) + $395/week (€278)
- Single room (no balcony) + $110/week (€75)
- dinners can be included at $40 each
2008 Dates: Weekly from Sat - Sat
HT SPECIAL $200 OFF
for trips weeks from Jan 7 to 25 and Nov 3 to Dec 19
Meeting: Scansano
Airport: Pisa or Rome
Transfer: Grosetto
train station $156
(€
110) return per car (up to 3)
.. we recommend to rent a car
Level:
Low Intermediate+
Tack:
English
Horses:
Maremmano
Pace:
Moderate with trots & canters
Min/Max Riders:
2-10
Note: Non riders ($850) are welcome
- this beautiful estate has
20 rooms with private bath, mini
bar, telephone and TV, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and
Spa facilities.
The wine that is served here (not included) comes from local vineyards and
has already been awarded several prizes.
And the riding stables convince even the most discriminating rider that
their owner is a horse-lover.
Altogether a very pleasant atmosphere where everybody likes to be spoiled
for a week or two.
Sample Itinerary
6 riding days are with an
English Speaking guide
Saturday: check in, dinner and overnight.
Sunday: Ride to the small medieval village of Poggioterro
through woods and meadows on the North-East side of Scansano.
You will have lunch at a typical
inn where you will enjoy the local cuisine
(lunch is not included). After lunch you ride back
to the hotel.
Monday:
Today you ride to the Ripacci
area where you will have the possibility of visiting
the old sulphur mines or “Villa Romana “ in the
surroundings of Scansano. Next you will stop at an
organic farm where they will show you how cheese is
prepared and you have the opportunity to taste the
farm products. (lunch is not included). After the
break we will return to the hotel. Total riding: 4-5
hours plus lunch break.
Tuesday:
Back into the saddle for a new
trip heading west to Casale. Along the dirt roads,
rolling hills with vineyards and olive trees you
will truly feel amongst nature. Return to the hotel
for lunch. For those interested, we will have a free
cocktail party in the stable. Total riding: 2-3
hours plus break.
Wednesday:
Departure from the stable to visit the area of
Polveraia. Here you will have a chance to see the
Castle of
Montepò. We will relax at
the estate “La Senna“ and have lunch at the farm.
(not included). After lunch we return to the hotel.
Total Riding: 4-5 hours plus lunch break.
Thursday:
Today we ride to Macereto where
you will visit the agricultural farm Roccapesta.
Here we visit the wine cellar where Morellino of
Scansano is produced. Lunch is offered at the farm.
(not included. In the afternoon we return to the
hotel and relax. Total Riding: around 4 hours plus
lunch break.
Friday:
In the morning ride towards
Scansano where you can stop to visit the street
market. At the market you can buy something to eat
or drink (not included). Again we return to the
saddle and ride to Civitella . On the return to the
hotel we will pass by the Convent of Petreto. Total
Riding: around 3 hours plus break. Lunch is included
on your return.
Saturday: after breakfast … good-bye to everybody.
On Tuesday and Wednesday
the rides could be replaced with a brief 2-day trek.
On Tuesday you arrive at an agricultural farm, you
will have lunch at the farm ( not included). The
horses will spend the night at the farm and you
return by bus to the hotel. On Wednesday you will
go back to the farm by bus and saddle up again. The
ride will be along the Tuscan hills to the stable
for the lunch, where you will be offered a free
snack. Total riding: around 4 hours plus the stops.
July and August
During July and August the riding program changes to
four days of riding and 2 days open for relaxation
around the pool or spa and sighstseeing. The total
riding hours will be about the same - but with 3
full days of riding and one half day -- the full
days include 6+ hrs in the saddle each.
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