Gourmet Destinations

01/06/2018

Have you ever dreamed of touring Italy's famous and historic culinary world?

Well we've dreamed of guiding you past the tourist traps and to the genuine experience.

01/06/2018

What would your dream vacation to Italy look like?

30/03/2018

https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/easter-in-florence-scoppio-del-carro

According to tradition, in 1096, during the First Crusade, when Florentine knight Pazzino di Ranieri de’ Pazzi planted the banner of the Holy Cross on Jerusalem

29/03/2018

https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/umbria-jazz-festival-summer-and-winter

The Umbria Jazz Festival is one of the most important jazz festivals in the world and has been held annually since 1973, usually in the month of July, in Perugi

29/03/2018

Finally figured out how to post our blogs on facebook.... Here is the link to our new website. https://www.gourmetdestinations.com

Individually crafted, unique itineraries for Italy. Combine the discovery of beautiful places with culinary experiences of a lifetime. Gourmet Destinations.

29/03/2018

https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/italy-s-small-dying-towns

You may have heard it already. Italy's small towns are dying, leaving behind beautiful, century-old places steeped in history. Some of these places have a renai

29/03/2018

https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/film-festivals-in-italy

Italian film festivals bring you close to Italians and their culture. Many of the festivals are open-air, and watching films with your friends still is an amazi

29/03/2018

https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/secrets-of-florence-teatro-del-sale

Florentine chef Fabio Picchi is one of Florence's living treasures who steals the Sant' Ambrogio show with this eccentric, good-value, members-only club (everyo

02/03/2018

We just introduced a blog - interesting stories, hidden destinations, interesting events, and more. https://www.gourmetdestinations.com/events-blogs/

01/03/2018

Dear friends and followers of Gourmet Destinations, we have a new website with plenty of travel ideas. Happy browsing!

09/01/2016

Podere Il Casale is a magical place that many of our customers know and where they have experienced memorable visits to the farm and delicious lunches al fresco with views over the Tuscan hills.
We wanted to share the objectives of their mission with our friends and followers.

Podere Il Casale
organic sustainable teaching farm & dairy
Since 1991

Lamas may help us in protecting
our animal sanctuary!
Before the crowdfunding campaign ending

Support protectors
Dear supporters and friends,

Thanks to you, we made it!! We’ve reached the goal of our crowdfunding campaign and we’ve already started to build it. Thank you so much!

Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to buy females for our male peacocks that have been single for far too long; or get new Tuscan cinta senese pigs and a new flock of chickens to fill our soon to be renewed and constructed pens.

One thing that struck us was that many of our friends were shocked to hear that wolves and foxes are a threat to our animals and that we need to protect them well. Some of our friends then told us that llamas are said to be skilled protectors of pets and farm animals. At first we didn’t really believe it, but we did some research and found that it’s actually true – llamas are born protectors. And they’re not even aggressive; all they do when they sense danger is running around and making some noise. That seems to be one of the most efficient ways of warding off hostile intruders.

We are not known to be purists - after all, in our dining room there is a fireplace made from travertine stone where elephants and seals are engraved. So, we would like to extend our collection of exotic animals for the sake of protection and end this crowdfunding campaign with 2 llamas.

We need $ 1500.- for 2 lamas

If you think that Podere il Casale should have two lamas to protect its animal sanctuary, check out this link to support the idea:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/animal-sanctuary-under-the-tuscan-sun #/

No matter how big or small a contribution may be – we appreciate your support! The campaign ends on January 15, 2016, and we would like to thank again our supporters who believe in Podere il Casale and our way of alternative farming.

We can’t wait to welcome you all at our farm in Pienza!

Organic Farm in Pienza - Podere il Casale | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!