About the Borgo

Borgo Finocchieto is a hallowed destination like no other, combining the beauty and history of Tuscany in a tranquil setting where people from all over the world can gather today and plan for tomorrow.

Nestled on a rural hillside in the province of Siena in central Tuscany, Borgo Finocchieto is an 800-year-old farming village located directly on the historic Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. This route specifically connected the monastic stopovers of Monte Oliveto and Sant’Antimo and most likely hosted scores of pilgrims, merchants and adventurers. Through centuries past the Borgo has stood steadfast and strong as a resting and meeting point for travelers. Abandoned by its most recent inhabitants in the 1960s, the Borgo has since been revived to create a place where great thinkers and leaders of the next generation can join together to exchange ideas and reset their compasses for the future.

During the restoration, wherever possible, the structures were left untouched. One can still see the historic wood-burning oven, which is more than 500 years old, and the soft grooves in the brick staircase made by thousands of passing feet. An ancient stone-carved Borghese crest greets visitors outside the dining room, gracing the entryway as it has done for centuries, an indication of prior ownership by the powerful Sienese family.

The Borgo encompasses 22 suites in the manor house and four village home, arranged around a central piazza functioning as its own community. Gathering spaces include a formal dining room and outdoor dining terrace, living room with grand piano and study, screening room, library, bar, conference facility for up to 50, cantina and wine tasting room, a professional teaching kitchen, an interior arcaded courtyard, a piazza, and extensive lawn and garden spaces with various shaded benches and a gazebo.

Recreational facilities include a 60’ oval swimming pool, a state of the art fitness center, spa, tennis and basketball court, and bocce court. Individual suites are ample, luxurious, and private, while the public spaces encourage people to draw together for community to form and flourish naturally.

The cuisine and service available at Borgo Finocchieto uphold the Tuscan traditions of outstanding wine, delicious food and friendly hospitality, which has been cultivated for centuries. Families and friends will find the Borgo to be a fantastic vacation destination, within close proximity to both Florence and Rome.

Borgo Finocchieto is available on an exclusive basis and by application only.