What to Wear
Daytime in the village
Overall, we’ll be in casual clothing for our three days together. Shorts and short sleeved shirts are fine for daytime, including lunch and activities around Gargonza. T-Shirts are discouraged.
Lunch at Badia a coltibuono and dinners at gargonza
Casual pants and polo/oxford shirts are fine for lunch at Badia a Coltibuono and dinner at Gargonza. No shorts please.
Sightseeing in siena
To enter Siena’s famous cathedral, modest attire is required (long pants, no short skirts, covered shoulders.)
Gala birthday dinner
We request cocktail attire: slacks, button down shirt, and blazer/sport coat (you may even want to pack a tie). Women might want to use caution with heels on the cobblestones.
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The Weather
Average temperatures in May/June in Tuscany range from daytime highs in the high 70’s/low 80’s and evening lows in the high 50’s/low 60’s. You’ll recall though, that with climate change, Europe has been hit with major heat waves starting in May for the last two years. So please be prepared with layered clothing. You’ll definitely want a warmer layer for outdoor dining at Gargonza.
Please be sure to add the following to your luggage:
For the weather
Rain gear: umbrella and light rain jacket. (Remember, we’ll be walking outdoors in all weather during sightseeing and while on the grounds of Gargonza.)
Sun gear: sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Swimsuit
For your comfort
Motion-sickness remedies if you are susceptible. Most of our excursions will involve driving on curvy roads.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Medications, prescription glasses, etc. (The nearest pharmacy is 20 minutes away and has limited hours.)
For your functionality
Photocopy of the picture pages of your passport. We’ll use this to speed up group check-in on arrival.
Cash in Euros—there is no place to change money at Gargonza. ATMs are available in Florence and Siena only.
Small flashlight: essential—lighting at Gargonza is low.
European chargers or converters for your electronics.