Magical Two Weeks at Agriturismo Cretaiole !!

After reading the glowing reviews of this beautiful Agriturismo and the wonderful Moricciani family, my husband and I decided to stay two weeks at Cretaiole (Sept. 20 - Oct. 4, 2014). Our stay here far exceeded our expectations & there is no way to explain all the wonderful, magical features of this family & location. We stayed in Il Pollaio and it was perfect for us! After calling ahead, we were greeted by Carlotta upon arrival & showed to our room and all around the farmhouse areas. It was all lovely, clean, comfortable & homey. Fresh flowers, wine, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, cured meats, eggs, bacon, cereal, cookies, pastries, juices & more were in our room. It was all delicious & the outside garden to pick from was wonderful !! The large queen bed (which felt bigger) was so very comfortable, too! We were tired from a few whirlwind days in Rome & spent the first afternoon (& several more) relaxing with a glass of wine in the huge yard overlooking Pienza.
Isabella & Carlotta think of everything you could possibly need for your stay in the Val d'Orcia - a huge binder book filled with GPS coordinances & directions to towns, sites, restaurant recommendations, etc. Every Sunday morning there is a Welcome Orientation where Isabella & Carlotta go over the large activities booklet & they provide so many helpful tips on driving, parking & visiting the areas. These two amazing ladies are a wealth of information & are there to assist you in anything you could possibly need. We were provided a local cell phone to use while there in case we needed to reach Isabella or Carlotta. We often texted Carlotta for her to make dinner reservations, etc. Carlotta is a valuable gem !!
As much as we loved Pienza & the neighboring hillside towns, what made this trip amazing was the warm, friendly Moricciani family & wonderful Carlotta. We walked the vineyards with Luciano & Carlotta, toured their family farm, and had many warm, happy conversations with them about their family. Pici night was so much fun & the best food we had during our trip - Isabella's Ragu (delicious), Carlo's grilled sausages & ribs (best we've ever had)!!! We so enjoyed hanging out with Carlo while he grilled & seeing how he did things.
We were so fortunate that we were there & got to participate & help with their grape harvest ! It was hard work & you really appreciate all that Luciano & Carlo do to produce their projects. Afterward, the family fed us a huge, several course lunch that was absolutely delicious!
My husband & I were so glad that we stayed two weeks at Cretaiole - we were able to relax, enjoy the beautiful area & feel a part of this wonderful family & their employees.