Near the secular forest of Vallombrosa, 500 mts high, lies the farm-hause Podere Casalino. The old farm, recently renovated, sits on a hilltop overlooking the Arno valley and the Chianti's hills.
Olive-oil trees are "invading" this area, near Florence, which is wolrd wide famous for its peacefulness, mild climate & of course..... olive oil production.
	In the surronding countryside of Podere casalino are the magnificent Abbey of Vallombrosa and many other Romanesque churches such as the "Pievi" of S.Agata in Arfoli and S.Pietro a Cascia. In the last one you can appreciate a "trittico" by Masaccio. some of the most important cities of Tuscany, can be reached by car in a very short time.Florence is only 30 Km Away, Arezzo 50 Km and Siena 80 Km.