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The Amadriade Agriturismo is located
on a hilltop surrounded by an oak forest just outside
of Trequanda, in the heart of Tuscany.
From
its enchanting position, isolated and peaceful, you
can see a fantastic panorama of the entire Val’di
Chiana.  It’s position makes it perfect to enjoy
a relaxing vacation far from the stress of everyday
life and the frenetic city.
The Amadriade Agriturismo is an ancient
agricultural building all made of solid stone in the
early 1800’s. It has been completely restored
to provide all modern comforts whilst maintaining its
original structure and charm.
It was recently (in 2004-5) divided
into 4 apartments plus one where the owners live. They
are always at your complete disposal for any questions,
suggestions or curiosities and being new to the job
are very anxious to please. Each apartment can sleep
from 2 to 4 people comfortably. They are completely
furnished in traditional Tuscan country style with wood
beamed ceilings, antique chestnut furniture, built in
kitchen units, cast-iron bed frames and colorful bathrooms.
 The
apartments combine a traditional rustic atmosphere with
all the modern comforts: Satellite TV, cook top and
oven, air-conditioning and hydro massage showers.
Mirco and Silvia (the owners who also
live on the property and manage it) are especially proud
of the Amadriade Agriturismo is its excellent IGP (denomination
of controlled origin) Extra Virgin Olive Oil which is
harvested from the olive groves on the nearby hills,
milled, bottled and sold. At the Amadriade Agriturismo
it is possible to spend entire vacations or simple weekends
immersed in a completely uncontaminated environment
that was once abandoned by the local farmers, rediscovered
and brought back to life.
Food lovers will not be disappointed
as there are several excellent Restaurants nearby specializing
in traditional Tuscan cuisine that we would be glad
to recommend.  Whether soaking up the Tuscan sun by the
pool, strolling through beautiful olive groves Amadriade
is the perfect place to come home to on your Tuscan
vacation.
ACCOMODATION: Click on the name of each apartment for more information:
- Erica (sleeps 2+1);
- Camelia (sleeps 2+1);
- Sambuco (sleeps 4+2).
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: Clients also have unlimited use
of the swimming pool (13 x 6 meters or about 42 ½
x 19 ½ ft) and its breathtaking view of the surrounding
woods and valley.
The expansive woods (a natural wildlife
reserve) which surround the Agriturismo are property
of the owners and offer the possibility of long relaxing
walks or short strolls through an uncontaminated and
peaceful setting,  where the only distractions come from
encounters with the deer, wild hares and the birds which
live in the reserve.
Following a once-abandoned but recently
rediscovered pathway, it is possible to arrive to the
antique mineral springs of Segavene whose water is known
for its health properties.
LOCATION: The Amadriade
Agriturismo is just a short drive through the colorful
woods from Trequanda as well as near to many other picturesque
villages in the area. Some of the most important towns
are only a short distance away. For example, Montepulciano
(quaint hilltop town known for its first class red wine
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano); Montalcino (the home
of the world famous wine Brunello di Montalcino); Pienza
(considered to be the “ideal” Renaissance
town); San Quirico, Cortona and many others.
The most important Tuscan art cities
of Florence, Siena, Perugia and  Arezzo are all within
one hour’s drive if not closer. For those in search
of a vacation dedicated to relaxation and health, there
are a number of thermal spas in the area such as Bagno
Vignoni, San Casciano dei Bagni and Rapolano Terme.
Agriturismo Amadriade is near to Trequanda
and Montepulciano as well as with easy reach of most
important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest airport
is Florence airporthours by car. Pisa is 2 hours and
Rome 2 ½ hours.
PLEASE
NOTE: that these apartments do not have hair
dryers and that there is no telephone but good reception
for guests own cell phones and the owner who lives on
the premises has a phone in case of emergency. There
is two kilometers or about a mile of gravel road to
reach this property, whilst it will not be a problem
for an ordinary car, you might not want to arrive in
your Ferrari or Mazerati. There is a shared washing
machine for guests to use.
 HISTORY: The name
“Amadriade” derives from the Greek word
HAMADRYAS-ADOS: HAMA=together; DRYAS=oak.
According to the antic Greek religion
the “Amadriade” were nymphs that lived in
oak trees. The Agriturismo gets is name by the surrounding
wood of oak trees, a species which found fertile land
and was able grow and spread without the help of man.
According to ancient legend every oak tree was inhabited
by an Amadriade, an oak nymph with divine power who
was born with the oak tree and protected it. Since the
oak nymph died when the sacred tree was cut down, often
the culprit was punished by the gods.
Oak
nymphs were imagined to be beautiful young girls fond
of music and dance. Although they were not immortal
they had the gift of long life. They were much like
the fairies of our popular tradition, figures familiar
to man’s imagination from which worshipping would
bring good fortune. Oak nymphs were often represented
as the passionate companions of the male spirits of
nature such as Pan, Safiri, Priapo, and the gods of
Olympus: Zeus and Apollo.
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