FAQs • Domande Frequenti
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Where should we stay?
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With us! Accommodations at Castello di Ristonchi are included as part of the wedding weekend. The castello has 30 apartments, from studio to 2-bedroom. Each apartment has a private bathroom and kitchenette. Some of the bathrooms are small and quirky, but that's the fun of staying in an old castle. When you wake up, you know you are in Tuscany! Some apartments in the tower have lots of stairs, but the best views! As guests RSVP, we will work with the castle to assign rooms. Ristonchi is a medieval castle surrounded by olive groves and a forest of chestnut trees and wild edibles.It's not the Four Seasons! There won't be daily cleanings, but all of the basics will be provided: clean sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, toilet paper, soap, shampoo. There is no air conditioning in this 1000 year-old building. The thick stone walls and fresh mountain breeze should keep you comfortable, or there is a fresh mountain spring water pool that will definitely do the trick! If this sounds like a nightmare to you, you may book a more modern villa near the castle (you'll probably need a rental car). See below for a few that are recommended by the venue. We'd really love everyone to stay on-site and take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a weekend in a Tuscan castle! *VILLA GRASSINA: 5 mins by car or 20 mins walk (on a forest road - don't walk at night) www.villagrassina.it *VILLA CERTINA: 2 mins by car or 9 mins walk. https://www.rurality.it/agriturismi/firenze/agriturismo-casa-vacanze-certina *FLORENCE HILLS RESORT & SPA: 10 mins by car https://www.theflorencehills.it/en/ **If making a reservation at any of these villas, please let them know you are part of a group at Ristonchi!
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How do we get there?
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A round trip shuttle from Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Florence) to Castello di Ristonchi will be available for guests arriving on July 4 and departing on July 7. See the "Travel" tab for more information on the shuttle and additional travel details. Once you've made your travel plans, please share the details with us by visiting the "Google Form" tab.
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What are the amenities?
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The basics are provided: clean sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, toilet paper, soap, shampoo There are no laundry facilities onsite. The castle staff can set up an ironing/steaming station for anyone needing to iron their clothes during their stay. Meals are provided and there is a bar and small shop where you can buy coffee, drinks, ice cream and snacks. Some events are open bar, and at others we'll provide wine and beer with additional beverages available for purchase - you can charge them to your room and pay upon check-out. Please do NOT bring outside food or beverages, but please DO bring a reusable water bottle - the castle strives to be sustainable and there is fresh spring water available right out of the tap! The castle is pretty secluded - there is no pharmacy, grocery or convenience store nearby. Please try to bring everything you'll need for the weekend (including medication) with you!
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Does the castle have WiFi?
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YES! The Castle's updated network consist of 6 ubiquity AP and delivers speed of 30/3Mb. There is wifi in the common areas and outside as well as in the Castello/Tower apartments. The Fattoria and Borghetto apartments have very thick stone walls and do not reliably reach the wifi. If you'll need consistent access to wifi throughout the weekend, please let us know when you RSVP so that we can assign your room appropriately.
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What should I pack?
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Please take a look at the schedule of events and plan to bring clothing appropriate for each activity - casual clothes, pool attire, garden/cocktail attire for the wedding ceremony, etc. Keep in mind most activities will be held outdoors. The ceremony and wedding dinner will be take place outside on grass, so plan your footwear accordingly. Other packing suggestions include: A reusable water bottle (Ristonchi tap water is fresh spring water!) Italian adapters and converters (3 prongs) Sunscreen Hand washing laundry detergent if doing laundry Mosquito repellant/ after bite cream Copies of your passport Medical information and medication list Medication for emergencies (tylenol/ibuprofen, allergy meds, etc) Comfortable shoes (if you plan on walking or hiking) Euros and credit cards We have a full slate of activities planned, but please feel free to bring any books, board games, pool toys/games, etc that you'd like!
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Can I extend my trip?
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We highly encourage it! Unfortunately, you are not able to stay at the castle once the wedding is over - there is a strict check-out deadline of 11:00 on Monday 7/7. However, there are other villas within only a few minutes drive if you wish to stay in Tuscany.
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Can I bring my family?
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All wedding events are strictly adult-only. We cannot accommodate any uninvited guests.
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What will the weather be like?
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You can expect highs in the 80s during the day and lows in the 60s overnight. To see a detailed forecast, search Pelago, Italy in your favorite weather app!
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How do I RSVP?
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Here on our website! Please RSVP by May 1. If you are joining us in Italy, we'll need some additional details including your travel/lodging plans. Please RSVP and then click the "Google Form" tab to provide those details. You can also access the form by copying this web address into your browser: https://forms.gle/yoqKFWRegPUSCUA17
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What is the Castle's address?
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Castello di Ristonchi Chiesa 1 Pelago, FI Italy 50060 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/2FxGwVYWPfgLxJB18