Borgo Antico Casalbosco history

Located in Santomato, just a few miles from Pistoia, Prato, and Montecatini Terme, and a short drive from Florence—the heart of the Renaissance and Italian art—Borgo Antico Fattoria Casalbosco offers a captivating experience that enchants international guests. Borgo Antico Fattoria Casalbosco invites the wedding couple and their guests to step into a fairy‑tale setting that combines historic charm with five‑star amenities. Originally founded in the 14th century, the estate has been lovingly restored using terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams, and medieval architecture, while offering modern conveniences. It’s the perfect blend of history and contemporary wedding trends.

Weddings at Borgo Antico Casalbosco

For couples seeking a Borgo Antico Casalbosco wedding, this venue delivers an idyllic combination of romance, elegance, and Tuscan authenticity. Accommodations on‑site for the couple, wedding party, friends and family are available—for up to 65 guests if the entirety of the apartments and villa is rented exclusively. Larger celebrations can welcome up to 110 guests in the marvelous indoor or outdoor locations.

Our tips for an unforgettable Borgo Antico Casalbosco wedding

Our experience of wedding planning in Italy has given us (Chiara Fabbri and her staff) all the tips and tricks for a truly magical wedding in Borgo Antico Casalbosco. Here are some of the most beloved places to hold the ceremony and reception:

• The Limonaia. A covered, glass‑walled lemon house surrounded by fragrant foliage—ideal for a rain‑proof reception or enchanting dinner under starlight. 
• Garden & Poolside Courtyard. Dotted with olive trees and hedge‑lined pathways, perfect for cocktail hours, welcome drinks, or outdoor ceremonies during Tuscany’s golden seasons.

Stone Courtyard. A charming piazza space for intimate exchange of vows, symbolic weddings, live music, and lounge seating.

Borgo Antico Fattoria Casalbosco: a taste of Tuscany

A wedding at Casalbosco Borgo Antico isn’t just an event—it’s a multisensory immersion. Borgo Antico Fattoria Casalbosco partners with trusted caterers to provide curated experiences—wine tastings in the estate’s winery, aperitivo food stations, elegantly plated dinners, and after‑dinner cocktails with open‑bar options and a lovely dance party. Their professional team offers attentive setup, logistics, décor, and personalization from start to finish and a day-of coordination by Chiara ensures everything will go smoothly on the big day. This is a perfect place for breathtaking photographs: vineyards at sunset, medieval stonework, limonaia glow, olive‑lined pathways will be the backdrop for unforgettable memories.

Borgo Antico Casalbosco Pistoia, beyond your wedding day

Couples who dream of their destination wedding in Italy will probably expand their celebration into a full wedding weekend. Guests can stay on-site in the Borgo Antico Casalbosco holiday home & winery, explore local treasures such as the museums and historical places in Florence and Pistoia or quaint spa towns like Montecatini. Wine tastings, olive‑oil tours, horseback rides, nature walks, bike rides, and pool‑side relaxation are all wonderful opportunities for the couple to spend quality time with their beloved friends and family members. Don’t forget one of the main reasons to get married in Tuscany: gourmet food experiences curated by expert chefs and impeccable service await. Consider pizza and food trucks for an informal destination wedding welcome party or a lovely poolside brunch before the couple leaves for their honeymoon.

Borgo Antico Casalbosco holiday home and winery: planning the accommodation

Borgo Antico Casalbosco features 18 independent holiday homes—studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑room apartments—and a charming villa, along with two double hotel‑style rooms. Each ensures complete privacy, infused with Tuscan elegance and comfort. The wedding couple can enjoy the serenity of vineyards and olive groves while staying just moments away from the main piazza, pool, limonaia (lemon house), and barbecue area. They can offer the same experience to their families and friends while maintaining their privacy. Relax poolside beneath the sun’s golden rays or gather in the airy limonaia for a peaceful evening surrounded by nature. The destination wedding will be a wonderful occasion to spend some time in this idyllic Italian location.

Why choose Borgo Antico Casalbosco for a wedding?

Stone, terracotta, and citrus trees infuse this historic hamlet with an authentic medieval setting. Foreign couples and their guests will love the true Dolce Vita experience of relaxing by the pool with a gorgeous view of the Tuscan hills and vineyards. Also, the wedding can be fully self-contained: the Borgo with its villa, apartments, limonaia and winter garden provides guests with accommodation, wedding celebration, reception, welcome dinners and related events. But it is also extremely easy to expand the visit to some of the most famous cities and villages in Tuscany. Let us help create the perfect destination wedding that combines elegance, authenticity and Italian charm. Contact us now to start planning your dream wedding.