Tenuta Santo Pietro is a tranquil oasis located in the heart of the rolling Tuscan countryside.  The property is comprised of the Inn, a twelve bedroom house that dates back to the 13th century, and a 72 acre working farm.

Vineyards and olive trees spread through rolling hills rising to a small valley. At the property's high point, an ancient pear tree can be seen for miles. It has been a local landmark for generations. From its vantage, the ancient hilltop towns of Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Radicofani and Montefollonico beckon.

A stay at Santo Pietro is one of the best ways to enjoy all that Tuscany has to offer - from wine and cheese tastings to biking tours and antiquing.  There is something for everyone to enjoy.  For those seeking a quiet country getaway, we encourage you to curl up with a good book on the hammock or by the pool to relax and experience the total peace and tranquility of the days here.  Whether you rent the entire property for a week or one room for a night, you will leave with a strong desire to return again and again.

The owners of Tenuta Santo Pietro recently completed a substantial restoration of the property to maintain the integrity of its historic 13th-century structure. Its architecture is marked by graceful archways and enduring stone walls, while the mellowed terra cotta tiles and warm wood beams - even the fireplaces - all have been salvaged from the ruins of old properties. 

Amid the materials and craftsmanship of another era, all the modern comforts will make you feel at home.  The Inn offers free wifi in the public areas and throughout the gardens and pool area. The bedrooms are fully air-conditioned (windows are also screened so you have the option to enjoy fresh air) and have televisions with multi-lingual programming. Each of Santo Pietro's twelve bedrooms has its own marble bathroom, offers a welcoming bed with exquisite Italian-made linens, down pillows and comforters, and is uniquely furnished with carefully chosen antiques and artwork.

An expansive manicured lawn sits off the back of the house, along with several patio areas, comfortably furnished so you can sit and look out over the terraced lawn to the pool and to the town of Pienza beyond. The pool welcomes guests with lovely padded teak chaise lounges, tables and umbrellas. In the summer months, we offer a casual mixed grill dinner served poolside.  Our cook will prepare meals for you using fresh local ingredients, and our staff will assist you with any request you may have, from reservations to transportation and more. Daily breakfast is included in the price of your room and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on one of the many outdoor patios. 

Rates range from 170 to 220 euros; for details, click on reservations.

Tenuta Santo Pietro's 72-acre estate was part of a larger farm system laid out by Pope Pius II in the mid-1400s. Today it is a self-sufficient gentleman's farm with twelve acres of vineyards and twelve of olive trees. You can wander amid the splendor of the land for hours. In autumn, join in an olive harvest or take part in a pressing. At any time of year, enjoy superior olive oil and wine produced from our land. Santo Pietro arranges wine and olive oil tastings for its guests and visitors.

Our property is home to over 1,100 olive trees of four indigenous varietals.  The trees range in age from 15 years to well over 100 years.  We pick all our olives by hand, using traditional methods which ensure that the fruit is at its best when we cold press it, the same day the olives are picked from the trees. 

Our vineyards include 12 acres of old and new growth vines of Sangiovese, Merlot and Vermentino grapes.  We produce approximately 1,300 cases of wine per year.  We pride ourselves on the small production of the highest quality wine we can make.

Tuscany is home to some of the world's most delicious food. The cuisine is drawn from the best this rich land produces, from porcini mushrooms and artichokes, to wild boar and truffles. Much of what you see growing around you - grapes and olives, figs, almonds, and apricots - makes its way to your table, often the day it is picked. One local favorite is Pici, a thick, long pasta often served with ragu. Other specialties are succulent locally-raised lamb, pork and beef, especially the tender Chianina steaks, and Pienza's habit-forming pecorino cheese. The local olive oil is some of the best in the world.

Wine has been part of Tuscan civilization for over 3,000 years; the Etruscans considered grape trees to be sacred, with special healing properties. And they may well have been right: a visit to today's Tuscan vineyards certainly provides a delicious sense of well-being. Enjoy strolling through Santo Pietro's vineyards, which include the local Sangiovese and Vermentino grapes, as well as Merlot. Santo Pietro can arrange for a tasting of our wines on site, and can also arrange tours of other local wineries.

Tenuta Santo Pietro is an unforgettable setting for your private event or wedding. Whether you want to have a small, intimate affair for 30 or a huge blockbuster event for 250, we will help you make it happen.  We know that planning a wedding can be stressful.  Planning a destination wedding adds a whole new element of stress.  We will take care of all the details so that when you and your guests arrive, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the experience without worry. We can assist you in finding a church or town hall and officiant for the ceremony or we can arrange to have the ceremony and reception on site.  Tenuta Santo Pietro provides a pastoral, almost timeless atmosphere that will create lifelong memories - and your photographs will be incredible!  

For truly one of a kind events, our staff works in partnership with renowned Roman caterer and wedding planner, Michela Capasso, to ensure that your wedding or special event is as perfect as you imagined it would be. Click to see more wedding photos on the Michela Capasso website.

A stay at Tenuta Santo Pietro is also a very special way to reward or honor superior employee performance. Call to discuss.

Situated along a renowned wine road, Tenuta Santo Pietro is ideally located for exploring the historic peaks and swells of the Val d'Orcia. Among the many pathways to explore, the lovely Tuscan towns of Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montefollonico, San Quirico d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni and Radicofani which are close by and steeped in history.

Let us know the dates of your trip, and what sorts of experiences your group prefers, and we'll happily help shape a trip filled with the things you love to see and do. A stay at Santo Pietro is an idyllic personal experience designed to meet your wishes, and to create very special memories.

In addition to the specific activites listed to the right, among the many things you can do and see while you're here:

• Go antiquing at the Arrezzo Antiquarian Fair held the first weekend of every month

• Explore Etruscan tombs in nearby Cortona

• Watch local artisans create one-of-a-kind gifts from wrought iron and pottery

• See the world famous Palio horse races in Siena

• Shop at nearby Italian designer luxury outlets

Santo Pietro can arrange private and group transportation throughout the Val d'Orcia, as well as to and from various airports.

We are pleased to announce that our store is now open.

Tenuta Santo Pietro is located in Pienza, Italy. We are approximately:

220 kilometers from Rome (2 hour drive)

115 kilometers from Florence (1.5 hour drive)

56 kilometers from Siena (45 minute drive)

80 kilometers from Perugia (1 hour 15 minute drive)

220 kilometers from Pisa (2 hours 20 minutes drive)

Tenuta Santo Pietro is a family owned and run business.  For information, email us at info@tenutasantopietro.com or call us at +1 617 240 0887 (in the US) or +39 335 5453141 (in the EU).

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