
Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned estate near Montepulciano, halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author), Courtney Johns (an artist and clothing designer), and their daughter, Alaia.
On 15 acres, the property is an active oliveto with 1,250 olive trees. We have a garden from which we pick our fresh, seasonal produce. The three neighboring farms provide us with organic fruit, wine, and pecorino cheese.
The views are breath-taking from every angle. In the distance we can see the charming hilltown of Cortona and Lago Trasimeno; nearby we see the ancient towers of the historic towns of Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme.


A swimming pool is a welcome respite in the summer months. Home-cooked meals, cooking classes, and bicycles are available. Nearby, you can find tennis and horseback riding. The property is within minutes of Montepulciano Terme and Chianciano Terme; both offer a wide variety of spa treatments. Self service laundry is available on the premises. Cleaning service is available. Telephone rental can be arranged. Internet access is available nearby in Montepulciano.