Autumn at Castello Di Casole, a Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

1. CASTELLO DI CASOLE PRESENTS ITS OWN WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY COMBINING ANCIENT HEALING TRADITIONS AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS

Castello di Casole's Essere Spa, once an ancient medieval 10th century wine cellar, is now a sanctuary dedicated to rebirth blending ancient traditional practices, taking inspiration from its Etruscan heritag e, renowned for its devotion to self-care featuring cuttin g-edge tech nolog ies and mindful experiences. New innovations offer guests a ch ance to curate their own wellbeing journey, taking time to build an auth entic experience with the assistance of expert therapists. Among the latest additions is the Zero Gravity Floating Experience, a restorative ritual where the body floats effortlessly in a tank of magnesium salt-infused water simulating the absence of gravity, for stress red uction and muscle tension relief. Additional advan ced treatments include red light therapy that uses low-level wavelengths to treat skin cond itions, muscle recovery and inflammation. Reflexology to further support the body's natural healing processes and ayurvedic rituals to soothe the body holistically complement the new offering.. Furth er afield, the hotel has curated meditative experiences such as Forest Bathing, a sensory walk into the lush woods, Sound Healing where ancient Tibetan bells, gongs and crystal bowls help to restore emotional balance and release tension and Dynamic meditation and Breathwork to promote inner balance and conn ection.

HOW: Images - Website Essere Spa is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 for both in-house and external guests.

3. BAR VISCONTI AND TOSCA RESTAURANT UNVEIL NEW MENUS CELEBRATING THE LAND

Wellness extends to a new mixology and culin ary offering, where each creation is a tribute to the estate's rich soil and seasonal rhythms. At Bar Visconti, Bar Manager Alessio Onida presents the Hortus Vitae cocktail list, inspired by the property's vegetable gardens. A celebration of botanicals and organically certified vegetable gardens, the new drinks draw inspiration from the natural synergies found in the plant world. The first section of the menu honours pollinating insects and their conn ection to flowers and aromatic herbs, the second takes inspiration from the rich layers of soil, while the third pays tribute to companion planting, high lightin g plant's ability to grow better together. Crafted to delight and nourish, the new house-made “Venvia” London Dry Gin joins Castello's line of produc ts already featuring, hon ey, olive oil and the red wine Ulpaia. At the fine dining Tosca restauran t, Executive Chef Daniele Sera presents two tasting menus inspired by the region and the Orti del Castello. The seven-course “Tracce” menu retraces Tuscan flavours from the coast to the coun tryside, while “Anima Vegetale” celebrates seasonal herbs, flowers and vegetables in vibrant vegetarian creations like “L'Orto del Castello”, featuring over 30 varieties of aromatic herbs, sprouts and vegetables.

HOW: Images - Website Oro is open between 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.