Special features:
The views from Casa di Giocche over farm lands, a winding stream and rolling wooded hills is unspoiled. The castle is very easily reached and is connected to all the major art towns by good roads.
The castle farm:
The castle farm produces very good olive oil, which is available for direct purchase along with Chianti wine, honey, fresh eggs and vegetables in season.
A reading room at the castle offers an extensive library of English and Italian books (some German).
Special services may be organized upon request: cleaning and ironing, occasional cooking, baby-sitting, multilingual guides, art and winery tours. Lessons can be provided in cooking, horseback riding, Italian language, sketching and art history. Weddings can be arranged in the lovely chapel, with receptions for up to 100 people.
Other Activities:
ping pong, bocce