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AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Villa Petriolo welcomes a new spa

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany among the hills of Cerreto Guidi, a short distance from Florence and Pisa, Villa Petriolo is an organic estate and a unique example of a Renaissance farm villa transformed into a hospitality project.

Linked to luxury, sustainability, and authenticity in all aspects, it was voted Best Sustainable Place in 2021 by Save the Planet, and covers around 171 hectares. Set in an idyllic setting of olive groves and vineyards interspersed with woods, valleys, and lakes, it’s this tranquil location that’s now home to a new AgriSpa, in total harmony with nature.

Post-workout in the modern fitness centre, guests can enjoy a dip in the capacious infinity pool overlooking the valley, with water maintained at 36 degrees. Soothe your aching muscles with a full-body hydromassage and allow the jets of varying intensities to alleviate stress and tension. The panoramic sauna with its lush view of the rolling Tuscan hills is a must, while the steam bath and ice room instantly rejuvenate your body.

Adding to the intrigue are the many treatments that utilize new technologies to bring about a profound state of relaxation. Multisensory rituals make use of the estate’s own produce, fusing perfumes, colours, and 6D music for an unforgettable experience. Visitors can choose from the wide-ranging spa menu that includes multi-sensory moisturizing rituals featuring donkey milk and wildflower honey, completed by chromotherapy, 6D music therapy, and a tasting of the honey to blend all the benefits of nature. Others might favour the detoxing multisensory rituals that combine citrus, rosemary, sage, and lavender, recalling the Mediterranean scrub, sun, and the open air. Four-hands massage, mud therapy, Shiatsu, and Pindaseda are the other lavish treatments available, concluding with time in the relaxation zone.

Those seeking an ideal spot to sip an aperitivo at sunset will appreciate the Bottega Botanic Bar, where local producers are behind everything from the gastronomy to the wine, carrying through the green philosophy. Founder and General Manager of Villa Petriolo, Daniele Nannetti, elaborates,

“New sustainable luxury is the result of the harmony between the highest quality standards and the ethics of sustainability, which find fertile ground here in the most literal sense of the word”.