Villa La Massa, located less than 15 minutes from central Florence, nestled in greenery on the banks of the Arno River, is ready to reopen its historic doors with the traditional flag-raising ceremony on April 3.
Easter at Villa La Massa will be a celebration of traditions, hospitality and fine Tuscan cuisine. With the Easter package, guests can fully experience the first festive weekend of spring. The program starts in the morning with Holy Mass in the hotel’s private chapel, followed by an Easter brunch at the Il Verrocchio restaurant. The specially prepared menu promises an explosion of taste and tradition, ending sweetly with the artisanal Colomba cake made with quality ingredients and slowly leavened by Villa La Massa’s very own pastry chefs. The special yeast cake will be available for purchase both at the hotel and online, along with signature hand-decorated chocolate eggs. Live music, an exciting Easter egg hunt and plenty of activities for children at our kids’ club are all part of the celebrations.
Starting on Easter Sunday, Sunday Brunch returns to Villa La Massa, a firm favorite among hotel guests and local customers. Each Sunday is a journey through the authentic flavors of Tuscany as a select buffet furnishes a selection of seasonal local delicacies. From gourmet pizzas to exquisite grilled meats and stellar desserts, brunch at Villa La Massa features live cooking stations to make the experience even more interactive. Guests can even visit the kitchen to select their main course, fully embracing the Villa La Massa brunch style.
Executive Chef Stefano Ballarino continues to oversee the dining with a spotlight on elevated Tuscan cuisine at Il Verrocchio restaurant with river views and relaxed local cooking at the poolside L’Oliveto Bistro. To underline the connection with Villa d’Este, the iconic sister property on Lake Como, the Wine Dinners series will be held for the second consecutive year. These gastronomic excellence experiences bring together icons of winemaking with the refinement of haute cuisine. Check the website for further details.
May will be dedicated to the iris, the symbolic flower of Florence and Villa La Massa, whose gardens vaunt tall, medium, and dwarf reblooming irises, opening up to the Arno with breathtaking views. Don’t miss the elegant bloom this spring at Villa La Massa!
Plan ahead for the fall! After last year’s success, Villa La Massa Excellence will return from October 17 to 19, 2025. Designed in collaboration with Canossa Events, a leading company in luxury automotive events, this exclusive event dedicated to high-end hospitality and the most beautiful Youngtimer Supercars, produced after 1990, will feature an irresistible three-day experience for motor enthusiasts and culinary aficionados. If words are more your passion, book now for the Creative Writing Weekend in English on October 24-27. A brand-new initiative for those wishing to immerse themselves in the tranquility and timeless beauty of Villa La Massa, the “Decameron” project invites guests to participate in two exclusive creative writing weekends designed to stimulate the imagination and refine your storytelling skills. The writing workshops with practical sessions are led by experts who guide participants through a process of discovery and enhancement of their narrative abilities.
Villa La Massa
via della Massa 24, Candeli
+39 055 62611
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