Tenuta di Spannocchia
Tuscany, Italy
The Farm
Spannocchia is a 1,000 acre diversified farm in the Tuscan hills southwest of Siena. The farm is comprised of vineyards, olive orchards, grazing pastures for heritage breed cows and pigs, and small scale vegetable and herb production. Spannocchia preserves an ancient form of life in Tuscany that is based on community, respect for tradition, and a responsible use of resources. The farm serves as an international model for sustainability, and for more than twenty years has hosted interns from around the world to learn about responsible tourism. Participants will stay in a 12th century Tuscan castle and engage in a community of farmers, interns, chefs, butchers, and food processors.
The Team
The Spannocchia farm and programs team bring a diverse array of expertise and passions to the course experience. Participants will learn from Niccolo Merighi, Farm Education Director and avid natural winemaker; vegetable farm manager, Yago Clavo Roman, who brings a permaculture background and deep passion for observing natural processes to his; and the onsite culinary team, which works almost exclusively with produce from the land.
"Climate Farm School was an amazing opportunity to learn in depth about regenerative practices and see how these work in practice during the onsite farm experience. I learned so much and am inspired to keep learning and dedicating my energy towards land transformation to support our climate."
-Anne Spalding, US Programs Director at Trillium Technologies