Hiking
& Activity Holidays
Hiking in Company
Some years ago, high up in the Apuane Alps a trainee mountain leader asked me for my optimum hiking group size. Rather flippantly I replied, "Just me and Finty (my lurcher)." He guffawed before agreeing that walking alone has a remarkable benefit for his mental health...
Holiday Homes
and Recipes
Persistent Plums: Top 3 Tips for the Perfect Tart Crust
Tarts and pies can be daunting if you’re uncomfortable making shortcrust pastry but fear not, with these tips you’ll be whipping up a plum pudding in no time.
Our Farm
Venue and other News
How to be green
As the clouds billow up from the valley below, I am putting off donning my boiler suit and brandishing the strimmer. We have recently expanded Col di Lavacchio by 6 acres, much of it bramble and old man's beard. "A carbon sink!" I hear you cry. But one that is ugly...
Rebel Rebel: The Ultimate Flower Workshop
This week we’re hosting the Rebel Rebel Tuscany Flower School. What a joy to have such a lovely group staying on the property.