Agriturismo Cascina Papaveri 'The Poppy Farmhouse' offers guests the possibility of taking both Pilates and Italian cooking courses in a unique double activity vacation. Golf, cycling and skiing (two days per week in season) can also be arranged and guests can elect daily to take any of the activities, or skip sessions and just chill out and enjoy the great facilities.
The Agriturismo has been remodeled around an old Piemontese farmhouse set within it's own organic vineyard and kitchen gardens in the most stunning 'eagles nest' location overlooking hilltop villages and vineyard covered hills and valleys in Southern Piemonte, North West Italy, the food and wine capital of Italy.
Welcome to Agriturismo Cascina Papaveri
Guests constantly say that this website does not do justice to either the setting or convey the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere that hosts Robyn & John Sims strive to create. It is difficult to capture and appreciate the amazing panoramas and sense of peace and tranquility that makes Cascina Papaveri so special. Video clips and images on this website attempt to show the impossible.
A guest who visited in April 2008 and again in 2009 has written on www.tripadvisor.com
“I will never forget the special week I spent at Cascina Papaveri. The owners have a passion for over delivering on your expectations. The hilltop view combined with remarkable facilities and delicious food create a stress-free experience that I highly recommend”.
A guest who visited in April 2008 and again in 2009 has written on www.tripadvisor.com
“I will never forget the special week I spent at Cascina Papaveri. The owners have a passion for over delivering on your expectations. The hilltop view combined with remarkable facilities and delicious food create a stress-free experience that I highly recommend”.
A very special retreat
This exclusive property has just 5 luxuriously appointed guest bedrooms, and features extensive facilities for your relaxation and enjoyment. For programme activities, the teaching kitchen and the Balanced Body Pilates studio are equipped to the highest professional standards.
The retreat runs Culinary Experiences and Pilates activities every week from the middle of March until the end of November.
Guests can visit as independent travelers or as part of a group who book the entire retreat for their exclusive use. ( group numbers have ranged from seven to eleven guests)
During normal guest weeks three courses are available.
Week long 7 nights Monday to Monday
Start the week 3 nights Monday to Thursday
Long weekend 4 nights Thursday to Monday
Rates are fully inclusive :
Everything is included from the time you are collected at Asti station or arrive by car to your departure. To clarify, all inclusive really does mean just that , all Pilates and Culinary Experiences tuition, taxes and tips are included. There will be no 'bill for extras' on your departure.
External activities such as truffle hunting, horse trekking and skiing are additional.
Massages can be arranged.
For more information on pricing please see our Availability, Rates and Booking page.
Special Interest Activities.
The retreat runs Culinary Experiences and Pilates activities every week from the middle of March until the end of November.
Guests can visit as independent travelers or as part of a group who book the entire retreat for their exclusive use. ( group numbers have ranged from seven to eleven guests)
During normal guest weeks three courses are available.
Week long 7 nights Monday to Monday
Start the week 3 nights Monday to Thursday
Long weekend 4 nights Thursday to Monday
Rates are fully inclusive :
Everything is included from the time you are collected at Asti station or arrive by car to your departure. To clarify, all inclusive really does mean just that , all Pilates and Culinary Experiences tuition, taxes and tips are included. There will be no 'bill for extras' on your departure.
External activities such as truffle hunting, horse trekking and skiing are additional.
Massages can be arranged.
For more information on pricing please see our Availability, Rates and Booking page.
Special Interest Activities.
Culinary Experiences
Far more than just the normal Italian cooking school.
The Pilates Method
Classical method, using both equipment and matwork.
New activities for 2009.
Skiing : Visit Sestriere home of the 2006 winter Olympics (Mid February to Mid April)
Golf : Four golf courses within a 45 minute with 36, 18 and 9 hole courses.
Cycling: Ride our new road bikes over some of the best cycling country in Italy.
For more information see under News
Please browse the site, see special activity weeks under News. For Independent guest reviews see the Tripadvisor website link on the reviews page. Please make contact for any additional information you require before booking.
Golf : Four golf courses within a 45 minute with 36, 18 and 9 hole courses.
Cycling: Ride our new road bikes over some of the best cycling country in Italy.
For more information see under News
Please browse the site, see special activity weeks under News. For Independent guest reviews see the Tripadvisor website link on the reviews page. Please make contact for any additional information you require before booking.
