A TUSCAN FAIRYTALE
AN ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE WHERE TIME SLOWS AND BEAUTY BLOOMS
Cradled among fragrant rose gardens, trickling fountains, ivy-draped walls and storybook pergolas, Borgo Santo Pietro is the very definition of Tuscan idyll. When Jeanette and Klaus Thottrup first stumbled upon this 13th-century estate in the early 2000s, they were immediately captivated by its irresistible spirit — and have since transformed it into their own interpretation of paradise. Each year brings a new chapter to the property’s evolving narrative, from the launch of their sleek Satori yacht to the debut of Saporium Firenze. Today, Borgo stands as a flourishing ecosystem in the heart of the countryside, where every moment invites discovery.
With just twenty-two sumptuous suites — three boasting their own private pools — the atmosphere remains intimate and deeply personal. No two houses are alike; each is adorned with hand-crafted details and treasures created by local artisans. The mood is romantic yet deeply grounded — fresh flowers in every corner, candles flickering by the fire, linen-draped beds that invite long, slow mornings. The 120-hectare estate is powered by its organic farm, where vineyards, herb gardens, and orchards provide the foundations for life here: estate-made wines and olive oil, golden honey, farmstead cheeses (the cheese-making class is a must), botanical ingredients for Jeanette’s Seed to Skin skincare line, and even house-brewed kombucha and kefir.
Dining is an art form: Chef Ariel Hagen leads the way at Saporium with a farm-to-table philosophy that has earned both a Michelin star and a coveted Green Star for sustainability. For a more rustic affair, Trattoria sull’Albero — wrapped around an ancient oak tree — serves regional favourites like pappardelle al cinghiale and wood-fired pizza, with every ingredient sourced mere steps away.
Wellness unfolds as slowly as a Tuscan afternoon. Guests drift between garden-set spa rituals, painting sessions with the resident artist, and leisurely cooking classes. And when only stillness will do, a wander down to the Monet-inspired water garden — book in hand, ducks and swans gliding by — offers pure, uninterrupted serenity.
