Things To Do
Vallombrosa Abbey (Before, During or After Wedding Weekend)
If you are driving to the wedding (or considering it) it is about 10 minutes from the venue. A beautiful ancient Abbey that enchants in all the months of the year. In summer you can listen to classical music concerts. Inside the monastery do not miss the kitchen and the library (guardian of a centuries-old amanuensis writing, of incunable and rare manuscripts). On the ground floor you’ll find the Antica Pharmacy filled with products handmade by monks including liqueurs, honey, chocolate, creams and more.
Wine Tasting and Tour at Travignoli Winery (Before, During or After Wedding Weekend)
If you are driving and would enjoy something to do before or after the wedding, this is highly recommended by our venue. It is about 15 minutes from the venue. The beautiful and seemingly endless vineyards you drive past on your way to Ristonchi are part of Travignoli, a historic wine production area. World-renowned for growing wine for it’s soil, altitude, sunny days and cool nights. Travignoli is recognized as one of the oldest Italian wineries and has received "Italia 150" an award given by the National Unioncamere to the 150 oldest and longest-lived historic companies in Italy. Tour and Tasting: 15€/person or 22€ with snacks
Hike From The Wedding Castle (Day Activity): Castello Di Ristonchi to Campiglioni
A 4km roundtrip hike from the castle to an abandoned boarding school overgrown with nature.
Hike From The Wedding Castle (Day Activity): Castello Di Ristonchi to Vallombrosa Abbey
A 22km roundtrip hike from the castle to the Vallombrosa Abbey with a library and gardens. It is an active abbey so please consult the website before visiting.
Hike From The Wedding Castle (Day Activity): Castello di Ristonchi to Ferrano
A 7km roundtrip hike from the Castle to the town of Ferrano.