TESS & TOM
present
A FIELD GUIDE
TO FINDING HOME
June 17 - 19, 2027
Borgo Argenina in Gaiole in Chianti
01.
CHAPTER ONE
la rondine
noun · [ron-DEE-neh]
"The Swallow." A bird known not for where it flies — but for always knowing where to return.
Then…
Somewhere between North Carolina, California, and Tuscany… we found ours.
Now we're inviting our favorite people to find it too.
Every year, swallows travel thousands of miles to return home.
NEXT YEAR…
so will we.
02.
CHAPTER TWO
il borgo
noun · "The Village"
A place where neighbors become family, strangers become friends, and dinner somehow lasts four hours.
Then…
For five days… this entire village belongs to us.
No hotels. No shuttle schedules. No disappearing after dinner.
Just coffee together. Wine together. Swimming together. Late nights under the stars, together.
This isn't a venue. It's our home.
And starting June 16th… it's yours too.
La Casa È Vostra
"THE HOUSE IS YOURS"
Every guest stays with us, on site, from the moment you arrive on June 16th through your departure on June 20th. Your room is already part of the gift.
Rooming details to come. For now: pack your bag, leave the hotel search behind, and come find us.
Home isn't always where you're from.
Sometimes… it's where everyone finally ends up together.
03.
CHAPTER THREE
il nostro weekend
“Our Weekend”
Come stai? - "How are you?" The correct answer this weekend is: relaxed.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 16TH
L’ Arrivo
THE ARRIVAL
Arrive whenever. Seriously, no one's checking. Drop your bags in your room. Yes, your room, already waiting for you. Find the pool. Grab a spritz.
Cena di Benvenuto: Welcome Dinner. Our first night together, under the Tuscan sky.
THURSDAY
JUNE 17TH
THE REHEARSAL
A day to wander the village, nap in the shade, or do absolutely nothing at all.
Rehearsal Dinner: long tables, longer conversation.
La Prova
FRIDAY
JUNE 18TH
Il Giorno
THE DAY
Today's the reason we're here. Ceremony · Cocktail Hour · Dinner · Dancing.
Wear something you love, and be ready to stay up late.
SATURDAY
JUNE 19TH
SUNDAY
JUNE 20TH
Un'Altra Avventura
ONE MORE ADVENTURE
We're planning something extra for this day. Not quite ready to share it — but pack accordingly.
La Partenza
THE DEPARTURE
One espresso. Two hugs. Three promises we'll do this again soon.
04.
CHAPTER FOUR
il viaggio
“The Journey”
The fun starts before you arrive.
RECOMMENDED
Florence · FLR
Closest. Most charming. Highly recommended.
RECOMMENDED
Pisa · PSA
Yes…the leaning tower.
EXTEND THE TRIP
Rome · FCO
Come hungry. Stay longer.
Rent the car.
The one piece of advice we're absolutely insisting on.
Some of Tuscany's best moments aren't destinations. They're wrong turns.
SE AVETE UN GIORNO IN PIÙ
"If you have an extra day…"
Lucky you.
Monteriggioni
Looks fake. Isn’t
Siena
Bring comfortable shoes.
Florence
Come for the art. Stay for the sandwiches.
Chianti
Drink responsibly. Or don't rush.
Nearby favorites: Radda in Chianti · Castellina in Chianti · San Gimignano · Pienza · Montepulciano
LEZIONI DI ITALIANO
"Italian Lessons"
Cin! Cin!
CHEERS!
You'll probably say this a lot.
Boh.
NOBODY REALLY KNOWS
You'll hear this eventually.
Piano Piano
SLOWLY
The unofficial pace of Tuscany.
Andiamo!
LETS GO
Usually followed by another espresso.
Magari
MAYBE
The most Italian answer you'll receive.
Ci Vediamo
SEE YOU SOON
Never goodbye.
Allora…
WELL
Every conversation starts here.
La Rondine
THE SWALLOW
You'll be seeing a lot of her.
CHIEDI A UN LOCALE
“Ask a Local ”
Except… we're not locals either. But here's what we've learned.
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Right here with us. Every guest stays on site, complimentary, from June 16–20. No booking needed on your end. We've got it covered.
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Yes. We highly recommend it for exploring beyond the borgo.
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Still being planned. We'll share details as soon as we have them. For now, just book your flight.
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Pool days call for something easy. Wedding day details coming soon.
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Warm sunny days, comfortable evenings. Bring layers just in case.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.