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Aerial view of long dinner table lit by string lights outside the stone farmhouse at Novanta 90

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Novanta 90

ITALY

  • TYPICAL BUDGET

€20k - €60k

  • SLEEPS

120

  • CAPACITY

120

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Novanta 90 is a restored Tuscan village wedding venue set high in the Casentino Hills, on the edge of the Casentino National Park. Once the abandoned Borgo di Gello, the hamlet has been revived into an experience-led hotel and retreat, where stone houses, forest paths, terraces, ruins and valley views shape the feeling of a full village takeover. Weddings here are not centred on one polished event room, but on the rhythm of several days spent together: poolside aperitivo, open-air dinners, pizza nights, hikes, long tables and late parties in candlelit spaces. With accommodation and event capacity for up to 120, Novanta is made for couples who want Tuscany to feel communal, relaxed and deeply lived-in.

Details

  • MIN STAY: 2
  • EXCLUSIVITY
  • CAPACITY: 120
  • SLEEPS: 120
  • BEDROOMS: 44
  • SAME SEX MARRIAGE
  • ON SITE PLANNER
  • IN HOUSE CATERING
  • LICENSED BAR
  • BRIDAL CHANGING ROOM
  • SOUND SYSTEM
  • WIFI
  • PARKING
  • CHILD FRIENDLY
  • PET FRIENDLY
  • POOL

Wedding Packages & Pricing

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Starting at €50,000, the most popular wedding package includes:
  • ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for 60 guests for 2 nights.
  • CATERING
Catering for 60 guests, including a 4 course meal, breakfast and buffet lunch, pizza night, a prosecco bar, and a cocktail moment.
  • RECEPTION
Reception hire for up to 60 guests.

Additional information

The package includes in house planner services, decor, ceremony setup, music, drinks, tables, and chairs.

Weddings & settings

Ceremonies

Ceremonies at Novanta are defined by landscape, ruins and the feeling of being far from anything ordinary. The venue is not licensed for civil ceremonies, so couples usually complete the legal paperwork elsewhere and host a symbolic ceremony, blessing or vow renewal on site. The in-house planning team helps shape the ceremony as part of a wider multi-day programme, managing timelines, suppliers and the flow between the village’s different spaces.

The Amphitheatre

A panoramic open-air setting carved into the hillside, with views across the Casentino Valley. It brings a sense of scale without feeling formal.

La Rota

The largest ruin on the estate, offering a dramatic stone backdrop for vows or open-air dining. It has a raw, architectural quality that suits minimal styling.

The Orchard and Summer Garden

A softer ceremony setting surrounded by greenery, fruit trees and seasonal planting. It works well for more intimate vows or sunset aperitivo afterwards.

El Paddock-style open fields and terraces

For couples drawn to a wilder outdoor atmosphere, the estate’s higher terraces and open spaces bring wider views, rougher edges and late-afternoon light.

Late-day ceremonies are especially suited to Novanta, when the hills soften and the village begins to shift naturally into dinner and evening celebration.

Guests enjoying a summer pool party at Novanta 90 surrounded by Tuscan hills and sunshine.

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Guests dining at a long outdoor table under string lights at Novanta 90 during a summer evening celebration.

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Receptions

Receptions at Novanta 90 are shaped by the feeling of taking over a village. The celebration can move between ruins, gardens, the saltwater pool, barns, terraces and long communal tables, with each setting bringing a different pace to the day.

Aperitivo often takes place by the pool or on one of the terraces, before dinner unfolds outdoors at La Fattoria, La Rota or another village setting. La Tettoia, a timber and glass pavilion, provides a useful all-weather option for dinner or dancing, while the converted barns and indoor spaces bring warmth, candlelight and music later in the evening.

Novanta works especially well for multi-day celebrations because each event can feel different without needing a new venue: pizza night at Il Casale, a Tuscan BBQ, a wedding banquet beneath lights, a poolside brunch or a river farewell. With no close neighbours, late nights are part of the appeal, though timings and music plans should still be agreed with the team.

The overall feeling is relaxed but considered: rustic spaces, strong food, generous hospitality and a party that grows naturally from the setting.

Staying on Site

Staying at Novanta means living across a restored Tuscan hamlet rather than checking into a conventional hotel. Across around 44 bedrooms, split between Borgo di Gello and Castello di Gello, the estate can host up to 120 guests.

Rooms and suites combine stone walls, terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and simple, characterful interiors. Most have private bathrooms, and many look out towards forest, valley or village paths. The style is rustic and comfortable rather than overly polished, which suits the feeling of being in a lived-in hamlet.

The two villages are linked by a scenic walk of around 15 minutes, with 4×4 shuttles available for luggage or less mobile guests. Flexible room layouts make it easier for families and groups to stay together, while the car-free village setting keeps the atmosphere calm.

The accommodation is central to the experience: guests wake up in the same village, share breakfast, drift between activities and gather again each evening without losing the feeling of privacy.

Cozy twin bedroom at Novanta 90 with soft lighting, rustic beams, and warm terracotta floors.

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Freshly baked wood-fired pizzas being prepared for guests at Novanta 90

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Food & Atmosphere

Food at Novanta 90 is part of the stay, not just the wedding day. The in-house chef team works with local producers, estate gardens and nearby farms to create generous Tuscan meals shaped by seasonality, simplicity and the surrounding landscape.

The food plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, giving the wedding the rhythm of a shared holiday. Meals might include handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, Tuscan cheeses and cured meats, seasonal vegetables, slow-cooked local meat, river brunches, BBQs or long communal dinners beneath lights.

Drinks follow the same informal, generous spirit. Local wines, prosecco, beer and soft drinks are available throughout the stay, while the honesty bar lets guests help themselves, write down what they take and settle later.

This is food as gathering: a pizza night before the wedding, coffee on a terrace, Chianti by the pool, a long dinner after sunset and breakfast the next morning with everyone still on site.

Other Information

Activities

Novanta is built for a multi-day wedding where guests spend time together before and after the main celebration, with activities rooted in the surrounding Tuscan landscape.

On site

  • Saltwater pool and terraces
  • E-mountain bike tours
  • Pasta workshops and chef-led tastings
  • Wine tastings with Novanta’s sommelier
  • Yoga and wellness sessions
  • Archery, outdoor games and escape-room challenges
  • Long-table dinners, pizza nights and poolside gatherings

Nearby

  • Truffle hunting with local experts
  • River hikes and swims
  • Lunches with local producers
  • Forest walks and cycling routes
  • Casentino National Park excursions
  • Visits to nearby Tuscan towns and villages

Activities can be arranged in parallel, allowing guests to choose how active or relaxed they want the wider wedding stay to feel.

Location & Accessibility

Novanta is located at Borgo di Gello, near Bibbiena in Tuscany’s Casentino Hills.

  • Nearest airport: Florence Airport, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car
  • Alternative airports: Pisa and Bologna, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes; Rome Fiumicino, approximately 3 hours
  • Train access: Regional links via Arezzo and Florence, followed by onward road transfer
  • Transfers: Private guest shuttles can be arranged
  • Accessibility: The hillside setting includes uneven terrain and limited step-free access; specific requirements should be confirmed with the team

The village feels remote and immersive, so guest travel is best planned in advance with coordinated transfers.

Courtyard wedding ceremony at Novanta 90 surrounded by stone buildings and rolling green hills.

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