Family Farm Stay At Agriturismo Tenuta Di Mensanello

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Picture this: rolling hills dressed in emerald green, the sun casting a warm embrace, and the faint fragrance of olive trees and vineyards in the air. 

You’ve just arrived after an intense four days walking the streets of Paris while jetlagged, followed by three action-packed days in Rome. 

You turn the corner of your rustic agriturismo in Tuscany, a farm stay that overlooks a countryside oasis whilst sipping glasses of some of the best wine you’ve ever tasted, made on the land you’re standing on. Pour me a glass and let me sit on this pool chaise for the next two days please! 

Welcome to Tuscany, a land that whispers tales of history, romance, and pure rustic beauty. The scene I painted before you is of Agriturismo Tenuta di Mensanello, a farm stay accommodation in the heart of Tuscany, in the foothills of Siena.

But this is no ordinary accommodation. In this guide, we’re sharing why Agriturismo is the ultimate way for families to embrace the soul of Tuscany.

What is Agriturismo in Tuscany?

At its core, Agriturismo is a term that beautifully blends together agriculture and tourism. It’s a concept that marries the charm of a working farm with the comfort and hospitality of a vacation stay.

Basically, an agriturismo is a farm stay in Italy that is located on a small, independently owned working farm.

Imagine waking up to the symphony of birdsong, venturing out to pick fresh figs, and then later savoring a sumptuous meal prepared with ingredients harvested right from the farm. 

This is the essence of agriturismo in Tuscany. It was created and partly funded by the government in 1985 in order to help connect tourists with the beating heart of the country. This also helped the farming industry that was falling apart since the end of the World War II when farmers started moving into cities. 

Since it’s partly a government initiative, the participating agriturismos must be working farms, with a few regulations to follow such as a stay on a Tuscan farm can be of great value. 

Prices are very reasonable since the law states that the time devoted to agriturismo must be less than the time used in their agricultural activity. And the annual gross production value of their agriculture must always be greater than the agritourism.

Agritourism is a rapidly growing…