Why it’s special: Above the Val d’Orcia, Castello di Velona is a thousand-year-old fortress turned wine resort and thermal spa. Terraces face all four directions, so the views are truly 360°. Stone courtyards, contemporary suites and sunset pools make the setting both historic and indulgent. You’re in Brunello country, minutes from Montalcino.
Ideal for: A multi-day destination celebration with a house-party rhythm. The estate lists roughly 45–46 keys split between the historic “Castle” rooms and the contemporary “Sunset/UNESCO View” wing. That mix lets your inner circle stay on site while other guests lodge nearby. Travel is simple via Florence or Pisa.
Wedding experience: Civil ceremonies are licensed on property. You can exchange vows on a panoramic terrace with the UNESCO landscape as your backdrop. Then, move into golden-hour cocktails and dinner under the lights. For dining, we can place your reception at Il Brunello, Settimo Senso or the poolside setting—each with a different mood and outlook. If weather shifts, indoor salons keep the flow smooth. We curate catering, music, lighting and styling with our trusted partners.
Capacities and flow: Outdoors, terraces comfortably host large alfresco dinners; planning guides cite event scales around 120–160, depending on layout. Indoors, the glass loggia and connected rooms offer elegant fallbacks for smaller configurations. As always, we right-size the floor plan to your guest list and season.
Good to know: OLISPA adds a signature thermal experience with indoor–outdoor pools, Turkish baths and treatment cabins—ideal for welcome-day relaxation or a post-wedding unwind. Rooms split into two design souls: Monumental (heritage) and UNESCO View (contemporary, many with hot spring tubs and private patios). Meanwhile, the estate’s own Brunello and olive oil ground the food-and-wine story in place. We handle timelines, paperwork, church liaisons and guest logistics end to end.
Accommodation: 45 Suites sleeping up to 115 people with breathtaking terrace views & private thermal water hot tub.
11 Restaurants: 3 in-House, 8 countryside (4 Michelin-starred)
Max wedding guests: Up to 300
Serena Ranieri
Serena Ranieri
