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Set high in the Tuscan hills surrounded by an enchanting forest and silver-green olive groves, Castello di Ristonchi is a 1,000-year-old castle and ancient village. Ristonchi village has been brought back to life and it's thick stone walls are once again bursting with energy. Here your dream to live in a castle can come true with the opportunity to rent a part of this medieval village for your next vacation, celebration or meeting. 
Exclusive rental for large groups is also possible. For smaller groups the real heart of your stay at Ristonchi is the people you'll meet here in our village. Nicknamed "The Creator's Castle" because it's filled with creative people of all ages from all over the world. Working together, playing together and supporting one another in the journey of life - just as it was to live in this village hundreds of years ago. Someone is always around to chat or watch the game with, other children to play with and so many friendly neighbors to borrow an egg from. Come live life simply as it was meant to be lived. (We just added wifi).
Throughout the village are 30 private rental units, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, each with its own kitchen and bathroom(s). Completing the village are two private rental villas for large groups sleeping 20 and 25 guests, the Tower with stunning views from the apartments at the top and large meeting rooms at the base. The little chapel of Sant’Egidio, a charming stone and stucco church with a wood-beamed ceiling and stained glass windows completes our village where everyone feels at home.

weddings

Ristonchi Castle is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Tuscany. Here up to 90 wedding guests can stay onsite in their own private apartments. A one stop castle for your destination wedding with accommodation and multiple beautiful locations for your ceremony, apertivo, dinner and after party. Don't know where to start with your destination wedding planning? We have a wonderful Tuscan wedding planner at your service and we offer some of the best wedding packages in Tuscany that include accommodation, food and ceremony/reception locations.

Corporate Retreats

Looking for corporate retreat ideas? How about a company retreat in Tuscany? Ristonchi Castle has 30 private rooms and can host up to 90 attendees in shared rooms. The castle has large meeting rooms with tables, chairs and projector so you can get some serious work done and gorgeous views of Tuscany so you can get some serious inspiration. We offer corporate retreat planners, corporate retreat packages complete with meals, activities and workshops for team building, fun and knowledge.

Families

We cater to families and it is amazing to see children from all cultures and continents come together to be fast friends. Here we do not have wifi or television in the rooms. Instead we offer activities which anyone can join. Join our Pizza Night and learn how to make your own pizza from scratch, top it with veggies from our garden and cook it yourselves in the stone oven built right into the castle tower! We also host pasta making classes which are a major hit for all ages. Join a foraging hike and pick your own salad for dinner! Even learn how to make your own soap from plants we find in the forest. There are also opportunities for sing-a-longs in the church, 1,000s of km of hiking trails, horseback riding, helping with the animals, joining the garden team, chopping wood, making pottery. The opportunities are endless, as long as they don't have to be plugged in ;)
Ristonchi is a place where you forget about your phone. Life here is too rich, too beautiful to hide from behind a screen. It begs to be explored. Join us for your own #digitaldetox