Castello di Ristonchi
Castello di Ristonchi is a 1,000-year-old Tuscan castle surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills. With sweeping sunset views, an inviting pool, and on-site accommodation for up to 100 guests, Ristonchi is a place made for creating unforgettable memories with your favorite people.
Castello di Ristonchi is an all-inclusive experience which makes destination weddings effortless — complete with exquisite in-house cuisine that couples and their guests rave about, open bar service, and immersive food experiences like pizza nights in the stone oven, poolside BBQs, and pasta-making classes under the Tuscan sunset.
Exchange vows surrounded by nature with the hills and olive groves as your backdrop, or inside our intimate consecrated chapel. The venue also offers several breathtaking indoor spaces, including the historic Templar Hall with its arched brick ceilings and stone walls — your perfect Plan B for any weather.
There’s nothing quite like having everyone you love together in one incredible place. From long, candlelit dinners to late-night dancing in the Rave Cave (a medieval dungeon turned disco!) every moment feels alive with joy. Castello di Ristonchi handle every detail, from in-house catering to guest transportation, so you can simply arrive, relax, and celebrate the best days of your life surrounded by the people you love the most.
Airports
Florence 55 min / 50 km
Pisa 1 hr 40 min / 116km
Bologna 1 hr 40 min / 130km
Accommodation
Up to 100 guests across 33 castle apartments a 6-bedroom villa, and 3 designer glamping cabins among the olive groves.
In total, the estate comfortably accommodates 100 guests across apartments, the villa, and glamping.
Wet weather
Indoor ceremony in the chapel and dinner in The Templar Hall; elegant stretch tent available for larger groups.
Air conditioning
No
Catering
All catering is provided in-house by the talented culinary team using ingredients grown on their own ec0-farm or sourced from local farms. The menus celebrate authentic Tuscan flavors; rustic, seasonal, and abundant. The wedding dinner is served family-style to create a warm, communal atmosphere.
From welcome pizza nights in the stone oven to pasta-making classes, poolside BBQs, the unlimited gelato cart and elegant wedding dinners with a sunset view, every meal at Ristonchi is part of the celebration.
Full bar service — including adorable vintage mobile bars, reception bar and pool bar — keeps the drinks flowing from aperitivo to late-night cocktails.
Supplier policy
All-inclusive venue; outside vendors welcome for photography, music, florals, styling, etc., on a case-by-case basis.
Booking policy
A first payment is due at booking, with flexible options to pay in full, split in two, or in installments. Final payment is due 90 days before arrival.
Where to stay
On-site accommodation for 100 guests, plus additional nearby options within walking distance or a 5–10 minute drive (Pelago, Pontassieve, and Florence).
Accessibility
Historic property with some stairs; ground-floor apartments available for guests with limited mobility.
Max wedding guests
Up to 100 guests
Church
Consecrated on-site chapel for Catholic or symbolic ceremonies.
Civil ceremony
Possible on-site in several beautiful indoor or outdoor locations.