We arrived in Torrita di Siena, Tuscany via train on 6/26. It was the smallest train station so far. No escalators, elevators, stores, or people. Just us. Or sweet host, Viviana, offered to pick us up, and we gladly accepted the ride to her farm. Yes, this was our R&R leg of the trip – a Tuscany farmhouse. Warning – a lot of images of beauty to share with you.

The farm was everything I expected, and much more. You’ll see. Willow trees, grapevines, rustic brick farmhouse, rolling hills, mountains in the distance, walnut trees, roses, animals, and the sound of birds and nature. A respite from city life. At last.

On our first day, Viviana invited us for dinner with her friends visiting from NY. They were a sweet couple with an adorable 1 1/2 year old daughter, Chloe, a playmate for me. We immediately bonded, of course. Viviana happily said that we were making homemade pasta. We made tagliatelle, which means to cut pasta, and a simple meat sauce with zucchini. It was so simple and delicious. Wow, just the experience we were looking for in Tuscany – a local dinner with wonderful people.

Day trip to Montepulciano – another magical day. This village was full of beautiful architecture, flowers, vistas of rolling hills, arches, stonework and a feeling of la dolce vita (the sweet life).

Sunset on the farm

Our last night was spent drinking wine and limoncello on the lawn chairs watching the sun set over the mountains in the distance. It was us, the donkey and pony, and nature. Bellissimo!

Reflections

Tuscany looks just like the pictures you see of it. I wanted to experience a farm stay in the middle of no where and Viviana’s airbnb delivered it and so much more. We were unplugged from headphones, music, podcasts and tuned into nothing but the sounds of the farm in Torrita di Siena. This is a repeat for us!