Poggio delle Rose is a dream. Imagine an elegant hilltop farmstead strategically positioned in the center of the “Golden Triangle” between Florence, Siena, and Pisa, surrounded by 24 acres of vineyards, olive groves and woods with stunning views of the gently rolling hills leading to the ancient towers of San Gimignano. Now picture yourself nestled in Capanna, a meticulously renovated separate cottage on the wine estate where you can enjoy watching spectacular sunsets over the vineyards with your family or friends.
Capanna sleeps eight comfortably, but is equally ideal for two couples. Capanna has private access, with its own entrance gate, private parking, and a private path to the pool, which is shared.
The kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and marble counters. A beautiful garden path decked with flowers leads to a magnificent pool with Roman steps, perfect for an impromptu wine tasting or whiling away a summer afternoon with a book. Within hiking distance are a family-owned restaurant, a grocery store, butcher shop, pharmacy, newsstand, and one of the oldest churches in the area. A few miles down the hill is the picturesque walled hill town of Certaldo, where you will find the rail station (45 minutes to Florence; 40 minutes to Siena). Florence, Siena and Pisa are all within one hour by car, but the accommodations are so beautiful and the views so magnificent, you won’t want to leave home! A rental car (not included) is required. Passport copy for each guest is required on arrival.
ABOUT CAPANNA (Sleeps up to eight; 2153 sq. ft.)
Ground floor: Large living room with fireplace, sitting room with piano, dining room, kitchen with dishwasher, one bathroom with shower, two outdoor terraces, one facing north and the other facing south.
Upper floor: three queen (two of the queen beds are separable) bedrooms, one twin bedroom, three bathrooms, each with shower. (two are en suite).
Amenities: WiFi internet, wine and oil tasting at the owner's winery, linens, satellite TV, radio, microwave/convection oven, American coffee maker, toaster, BBQ; hair dryers; laundry room in the main building. Cook service for dinner is available Monday-Friday (four person minimum). €50 per person for four-course meal. Dinners must be booked when making your reservation; menu can be planned upon arrival.
Proceeds benefit Bryn Mawr Film Institute.
Drawing to be held May 31, 2018. Need not be present to win.
BMFI will contact the winner. Winner will finalize trip arrangements with Doorways, Ltd. The winner can elect to book any available time period until May 31, 2019. Lodging for up to eight guests and $1000 spending cash are included. Airfare and expenses (other than lodging) are not included. Additional expenses include heating or cooling if required, optional maid service, and pool towels. Apartment is non-transferable. Winner is responsible for $600 security deposit, payable by check to Doorways, Ltd. and refunded within a month of your return less any damage or unpaid fees. BMFI employees and board members not eligible.
