October 14-19, 2025
CREATIVE PARTNERS
Host Properties: Villa la Massa @villalamassaflorence and Monteverdi Tuscany @monteverdi_tuscany
Event Design: Rachel Birthistle Studio @rachelbirthistle
Stationery: Yonder Design @yonderdesign
Tabletop & Design: Casa de Perrin @casadeperrin
Entertainment: Élan Artists @elanartists
Photography: Corbin Gurkin Photography @corbingurkin
Videography: Storybox Cinema @storyboxcinema
VILLA LA MASSA
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Built in the 13th century as an enchanting country house for an aristocratic Florentine family, Villa La Massa was owned by European aristocrats until 1948, before it was transformed into a luxury hotel.
After a complete renovation, it reopened and its hundred-year-old history lives on, with every nook telling us tales of Renaissance splendor and the lifestyle of Florentine aristocrats.
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Tuesday, October 14
4:00 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Welcome drinks and dinner at L’Oliveto Bistrot
Wednesday, October 15
Spa Experience
9:00 am Healthy breakfast and stretch in Iris Garden
1:00 pm Lunch at Verrocchio Restaurant
Afternoon free time: Enjoy the pool, gardens, and estate
5:30 pm Departure from the hotel to Palazzo Gondi
8:15 pm Dinner at Atto di Vito Mollica
Thursday, October 16
7:00 am Breakfast at leisure at Verrocchio Restaurant
10:00 am Morning vintage car tour of Chianti region. Lunch follows.
5:30 pm Cocktails at Corsini Garden
7:00 pm Dinner & Party in Sala Corsini
Friday, October 17
7:00 am Breakfast at leisure at Verrocchio Restaurant
Morning departures & transfer to Monteverdi
monteverdi
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At Monteverdi, hospitality is elevated to an art form. Named for the lush green mountains surrounding the village and 16th century humanist and artist Claudio Monteverdi, Monteverdi represents a peak way of living.
Their beautiful Tuscan village encompasses so much more than a place to stay; it is a place to inspire, delight and ignite the senses. Monteverdi offers the pleasures of beauty in so many forms – art, architecture, design, concerts, food and wine all wrapped in world-class hospitality.
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Friday, October 17
11:30 am Arrival from Villa la Massa
11:45 am Property Tour
12:45 pm Lunch at Zita
2:00 pm Spa Circuit
4:00 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Cocktails at the Lounge & Terrace Bar
7:00 pm Dinner at the Culinary Academy
Hosted by Riccardo Bacciottini9:00 pm Jazz in the lounge
Saturday, October 18
7:00 am Breakfast at Zita
11:00 am Spa circuit
1:00 pm Lunch at Pergola
6:00 pm Optional Wine tasting
7:00 pm Dinner at Sant’Andrea Church
Sunday, October 19
7:00 am Breakfast
11:00 am Check out
STYLE
There are 6 styled events. Please see below for attire inspiration. The color palettes for each event and a few images have been added to get started. Most events are browns, greens, tans. If you want to add a pop of color to the other dinners, one is light blue, purple/blue, and burgundy.
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Tuesday, October 14
6:00 pm Welcome Drinks & Dinner at L’Oliveto Bistrot
Dresses or tailored separates in autumnal tones (burgundy, olive, cream, etc). A light jacket or shawl for the evening. Gentlemen: chinos or tailored trousers with a shirt, optional knit or blazer.
Wednesday, October 15
1:00 pm Lunch on Verrocchio Restaurant Terrace
Garden Elegance. Midi dresses, skirts, or elegant trousers with layers (shawl, blazer, or knit). Gentlemen: smart casual. Tailored trousers with shirt or fine knit. Sunglasses recommended for the autumn sun.
5:30 pm. Aperitivo at Palazzo Gondi & Dinner at AttoCocktail attire. Elegant dresses or cocktail separates (silk, velvet accents, or darker hues). Gentlemen: suit or jacket with trousers, tie optional.
Thursday, October 16
10:00 am Vintage Car Tour of the Chianti Hills & Lunch
Countryside attire. Comfortable yet stylish, bring layers (cardigans, blazers, light coats). Flat shoes, loafers, or boots suitable for countryside stops. Scarves and sunglasses add a Tuscan flair.
5:30 pm Cocktail & Gala Dinner in Sala CorsiniElegant evening attire. Formal and refined. The grand finale, time to truly shine.
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Friday, October 17
6:00 pm. Cocktails in lounge and dinner at Culinary Academy
Cocktail attire
Saturday, October 18
6:00 pm Wine tasting (optional) and dinner at Sant’Andrea Church
Cocktail attire
