6:00PM
Meet at the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda and Park Hotel Lobbies at 6:00pm sharp, where buses will collect and transport guests directly to Pieve di Sant‘Appiano. For other locations, we will be in direct contact to organise your transfer arrangements.

6:30PM
A warm welcome to Tuscany with a private tour of Pieve di Sant‘Appiano.

Pieve di Sant‘Appiano, is one of the oldest surviving Christian Churches in Tuscany. It is an 8th century complex next to which two Etruscan chamber tombs have been unearthed at Podere Piazza.

The facade of Castello di Pastine, its cypress way and its primo terrazzo are oriented to directly align with Pieve di Sant‘Appiano. Interestingly, the chamber tombs at Podere Piazza were constructed using exactly the same construction technique as the Etruscan cellars at Castello di Pastine.

7:30PM
Then join us for aperitivo and dinner under the Tuscan sun at Lisette and Andrew’s favourite local, Osteria L’Antica Quercia.

Osteria L’Antica Quercia is a short 2-minute walk from Pieve di Sant‘Appiano.

Roberto and his team will be preparing traditional Tuscan delicacies, whilst you gaze at the majestic Castello di Pastine from the terrace of Osteria L’Antica Quercia.

10:30PM
Buses will collect and transport guests directly back to the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda, Park Hotel and other nearby locations.

Please note, buses will run throughout the evening. Babysitters will be on standby as well for support (...for young and old!).

DRESS
Smart Casual

11:00AM
Meet at the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda and Park Hotel Lobbies at 11:00am sharp where buses will collect and transport guests directly to San Gimignano. For other locations, we will be in direct contact to organise your transfer arrangements.

11:30AM
Enjoy gelato and refreshments on arrival at Bar Gelateria Enoteca before heading on a short introductory private tour of San Gimignano with 'Lisette & Andrew Tour Guides'.

San Gimignano (Italian for St. Geminianus) is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline. It is these towers that form part of the stunning view enjoyed from the southern terrace at Castello di Pastine.
 
Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant’ Agostino contain frescoes dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.

The historic centre of San Gimignano is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. For foodies, the town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, pecorino cheese and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape that is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.

12:00PM
Then join us for aperitivo on the terrace in San Gimignano, with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan landscapes at Ristorante Sosta Sulla Francigena. See if you can spot Castello Di Pastine from the terrace!

1:30PM - 2:00PM
Buses will collect and transport guests directly back to the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda, Park Hotel and other nearby locations.

DRESS
Tourist Chic

6:00PM
Meet at the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda and Park Hotel Lobbies at 6:00pm sharp where buses will collect and transport guests directly to Castello di Pastine. For other locations, we will be in direct contact to organise your transfer arrangements.

6:30PM
The big birthday celebration, La Grande Festa, will begin as the sun sets, with cocktails at Castello di Pastine overlooking the Castello gardens, San Gimignano and the Tuscan countryside.

Castello di Pastine is a 15th century late Renaissance villa with 17th century Baroque additions surrounded by Italian gardens, vineyards producing Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) wines and olive groves. The property is best known for its incredible bird’s eye view of central Tuscany and the juxtaposition of the austerity of its predominantly 15th century exterior with its luxurious interior highlighted by 18th century frescoes by Niccolo Contestabili.

8:00PM
As night falls, you will be seated for a traditional Tuscan Dinner featuring the best summer produce and wines from the Castello and its surrounds.

Expect to sing and dance well into the night and celebrate the membership of Lisette and Andrew to the '50s Club'.

11:00PM - 2:00AM
Buses will collect and transport guests directly back to the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda, Park Hotel and other nearby locations.

Please note, buses will run throughout the evening. Babysitters will be on standby as well for support (...for young and old!).

DRESS
Cocktail

ADDRESS
Castello di Pastine
Strada di Vico, 24
Barberino Tavarnelle
50021
Tuscany
Italy

11:00AM
Meet at the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda and Park Hotel Lobbies at 11:00am sharp where buses will collect and transport guests directly to Castello di Pastine. For other locations, we will be in direct contact to organise your transfer arrangements.

11:30AM
Recover from the night that was, poolside at Castello di Pastine.

If you’re feeling competitive, throw your name down to compete in the Pastine Tennis Cup. If you're feeling more chill, perhaps a game of croquet, a walk around the estate or a massage is more your vibe.

Whatever your fancy, Lisette and Andrew look forward to enjoying a hearty Tuscan lunch and a hair of the dog cocktail (or three) with you over the course of a long and lazy afternoon.

4:30PM
Buses will collect and transport guests directly back to the Como Castello Del Nero, Borgo di Cortefreda, Park Hotel and other nearby locations.

Please note, buses will run throughout the day. Babysitters will be on standby as well for support (...for young and old!).

DRESS
Poolside Party (don't forget to pack your swimmers!)

ADDRESS
Castello di Pastine
Strada di Vico, 24
Barberino Tavarnelle
50021
Tuscany
Italy