The magic of the Tuscan countryside at Belmond’s Castello di Casole in Tuscany.
Celebrating the beauty of slow living
During the summer months every Monday Castello di Casole’s ancient courtyard takes on an open-air party atmosphere, with live show cooking stations, Italian music, local producers, creative artisans and a warm and welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the taste and beauty of slow living. The Castle is in the countryside of Querceto which is in the province of Siena.
Stargazing and a movie screening
After dinner, guests move to the amphitheatre overlooking the rolling hills of the 1300-hectare estate to be enchanted by stargazing sessions guided by expert astro-tour guides or the screening of a cult film under the stars, depending on the evening. From 21 July to 15 September, the magic of the night is kindled with “Dinners under the Stars” combining the castle’s refined cuisine with the fascination of its sky, which has obtained the astro-tourist quality certification “I Cieli più belli d'Italia” (Italy's Most Beautiful Skies). This recognition identifies the best places for observing the Italian night sky, using state-of-the-art telescopes, professional lasers and the passionate narration of expert astro-tourist guides. 
A Moebius tasting and the castle’s signature cocktails
On Monday 4 August the stargazing evening will be made even more special with an introduction to Moebius, an iconic Milanese drink bar conceived by Lorenzo Querci. For the occasion, the Moebius team will also present a selection of three signature cocktails inspired by Tuscan botanicals, in a perfect encounter between contemporary mixology and the spirit of the territory. And there will also be three creations from the bar manager Alessio Onida and his team from Castello di Casole’s Bar Visconti. This is a tribute to nature and to the botanicals of the Castello Gardens, which extend over more than a hectare of land which is certified 100% organic.
Cinema under the Stars
The season closes on Monday 25 August with an evening that pays tribute to the cinema and Italian slow summer experiences of pure “dolce far niente.2 After a convivial Tuscan dinner in the courtyard, guests will be able to enjoy the screening of William Wyler's iconic Roman Holiday in the amphitheatre. The experience begins on the romantic Terrazzino Visconti, where Moët & Chandon Champagne and popcorn will be served, and continues along an illuminated path to the atmospheric amphitheatre, where a large screen and every comfort await guests. Evenings at Casole Castle are an invitation to be surprised by the authentic beauty of the Tuscan countryside, where history meets the art of hospitality and every detail is designed to create moments to remember, under one of the most beautiful skies in Italy.
