October 5 – 8, 2026

Schedule

Monday, Oct 5

Arrival & Welcome Party

  1. Lunch

    12:00 – 14:30

    Available at the restaurant — not included, pay as you go.

    San Michele
  2. Shuttle departs Florence

    13:30

    Shuttle from Florence to Villa Lena. Driving yourself? Come in through Palaia, not the southern road.

    View shuttle schedule and passenger list
  3. Check in

    15:00

    Fattoria
  4. Welcome Party

    18:00

    Full open bar all evening: house wines, beer, soft drinks, and cocktails made with gin, vodka, rum, tequila or whiskey — plus two signature cocktails, a Paper Plane (bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon) and an Aviation (gin, crème de violette, maraschino, lemon).

    Dress: Italian Chic. Midi dresses or jumpsuits for women; slacks and a collared shirt for men. View the mood board.

    The Pool

    If it rains: Panoramic Terrace

  5. Dinner served

    19:00

    Family style: salad and veggies, potato gnocchi with basil pesto, maccheroncelli with Tuscan ragù, and wild boar-filled ravioli with butter and sage.

    The Pool
  6. Welcome Party ends

    21:00

    The Pool