At Dimora Ghirlandaio, each experience is designed to enrich the guests’ stay, offering meaningful ways to connect with Tuscany’s culture and landscape. Some activities take place within the Dimora itself, among spaces that preserve the legacy of the Ghirlandaio family; others lead beyond its walls, through carefully selected destinations. Whether your interest lies in art, nature, or exploring the surrounding territory, every experience becomes a personal and authentic journey.
Cooking Classes
An introduction to Florentine culinary tradition, where passion and heritage come together under the guidance of a private chef. Using seasonal ingredients and herbs gathered from Dimora Ghirlandaio’s vegetable garden, guests experience the preparation of dishes that reflect the soul of the region. From the first steps to final plating, each moment is part of an immersive journey – culminating in the shared tasting of the creations they’ve brought to life.
Tastings
The tastings curated by Dimora Ghirlandaio offer guests a journey through some of Tuscany’s most iconic flavors. Within the estate, guests can discover Dimora Ghirlandaio organic extra virgin olive oil, a liquid golden that celebrates the rhythm of the seasons and the land’s rich biodiversity. Wider tastings of wines, artisanal products, and local specialties take place at carefully selected producers across the region, where traditions and craftsmanship come to life in every bite and sip.
Painting Class
Within the intimate setting of Dimora Ghirlandaio, the painting class is a moment devoted to attentive observation and creativity, inspired by the artistic heritage that permeates the estate. With the guidance of a florentine artist, guests will explore various techniques and themes, allowing materials, color, and intuition to lead them toward a personal expression. Time will take on a natural rhythm, encouraging focus and creative freedom in an experience both engaging and rewarding.
Stargazing Experience
As night falls over Dimora Ghirlandaio, the pool garden becomes a suspended vantage point between earth and sky. Guided by a personal astronomy guide and equipped with state-of-the-art telescopes, guests can explore constellations, galaxies, and planets in an exclusive stargazing session. In the quiet of the Tuscan hills, the night sky gradually reveals its wonders – offering a rare moment of discovery, stillness, and awe.
Helicopter Tour
A helicopter tour offer guests a unique perspective on Tuscany’s varied landscapes. The itinerary may include Florence and its architecture, the rolling hills of Chianti, or extend toward the coastline and the Tuscan Archipelago, revealing the beauty of the islands from above. Lines and colors will form a panorama in constant transformation, creating an experience designed to appreciate Tuscany from a different and privileged vantage point.
Hot-Air Balloon Tour
Few experiences compare to the quiet thrill of lifting off in a hot-air balloon—especially when the journey begins in the heart of Dimora Ghirlandaio’s private park. At dawn, as the estate slowly awakens and mist rises from the surrounding hills, the balloon ascends gently above olive groves, vineyards, and Renaissance rooftops. Suspended between earth and sky, guests experience the Florentine countryside from a rare perspective – silent, timeless, and breathtakingly beautiful. A moment of pure wonder.
Golf Club dell’Ugolino
Just minutes from Dimora Ghirlandaio, the historic Ugolino Golf Club offers an ideal setting for this timeless sport. Nestled among cypress trees, maritime pines, and broom, the course winds through the Florentine hills, providing a captivating experience where nature, sport, and quiet contemplation meet. Whether opting for a private lesson or a full round, guests enjoy a moment defined by balance, precision, and the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.
Horseback Riding
Riding through the Chianti countryside offers a gentle and immersive way to connect with the landscapes surrounding Dimora. Led by qualified instructors, guests will follow scenic routes past historic farmsteads, white country roads, and rural stretches dotted with ancient stone houses, discovering vistas that shift with the light throughout the day. Suitable even for beginners, this activity captures the charm of rural Tuscany. Paired with a tasting or a countryside lunch, it becomes a moment of harmony between nature, tradition and the art of slow living.
Bike Tours
Exploring the countryside just outside Florence by bicycle allows to experience the landscape surrounding Dimora Ghirlandaio at an unhurried pace. With the support of professional guides, guests may choose routes through Chianti (its villages, cultivated fields, and scenic roads) or itineraries that continue into Florence, revealing the city through unexpected viewpoints. Whether on an e-bike or a traditional bicycle, every route offers a pleasant way to appreciate the diversity of this unique landscape.
In the Footsteps of the Ghirlandaio
An itinerary offering privileged access to the artistic legacy of the Ghirlandaio family. From Colleramole to Florence, guests will visit chapels, fresco cycles, and Renaissance spaces that recount the elegance and depth of Domenico and Ridolfo Ghirlandaio’s work. With insight from an art historian, the route will unfold as a journey into Florentine culture, where art, devotion, and daily life intertwine with effortless continuity. A refined experience that will lead back to the spirit that shaped the Dimora and its historic surroundings.
