Tertulia Forest Coliving
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Nature & Permaculture Enthusiasts. Nature lovers escaping urban life for permaculture learning and peaceful immersion in remote rural Tuscan countryside.
Unique features
Tuscan Sunsets. Spectacular daily sunsets over the Mugello valley that guests consistently describe as breathtaking and unforgettable.
Permaculture Learning. On-site organic garden and permaculture education opportunities where guests can learn sustainable farming principles and practices.
Historic Farmhouse. Centuries-old Tuscan farmhouse with authentic features like a giant kitchen fireplace that creates unique ancient atmosphere experiences.
Local Integration. Deep connections with local Tuscan communities providing authentic cultural experiences and participation in regional festivals and activities.
About
Tertulia operates from a restored 1700s hamlet in the wild part of Tuscany's Mugello forest. The coliving focuses on regenerative living and rural revival, offering residents the chance to live close to nature while working remotely. The space combines sustainable farming practices with community life, featuring homemade local food, seasonal rhythms, and a deep connection to the forest environment.
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Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom
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Private double room shared bathroom
Shared double bedroom
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Stay rules
- 14 nights minimum
- Check-ins on Friday and Saturday
- Check-outs on Friday and Saturday
- Pets may be allowed
Payment & cancellation
- 50% due at booking
- Cancel for a future-stay voucher 30 days before check-in (valid 12 months)
Community
Tertulia's culture is rooted in inner and outer regeneration, guided by permaculture ethics: care of the earth, care of the person, and sharing of resources. The community believes that a community attitude is the key for a society where everyone can live better, with trust, cooperation and friendship as pillars for building meaningful and fulfilling life.
They are inspired by living in harmony with the environment, taking an active and aware role in the network of life while caring for themselves and future generations. Their actions aim to create positive impact, especially in the rural area around them, through regenerating landscape for food production and connections between people.
The community operates as a dynamic project in continuous evolution, open to stimuli and confrontations, requiring the contribution of people and energy to grow and develop. They have developed a culture of welcoming and being together, fostering relationships based on trust through practices like the honesty bar system.
Tertulia serves as a rural creative hub contributing to rural revival, with a growing diffuse community network spanning both locals and former colivers who introduce innovative activities and services that enhance both the local area and the coliving experience.
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How it started
Francesco and Giorgia moved from Milan in 2005 and bought Podere Il Monte, marking the birth of the Tertulia.farm idea. They learned to live in the forest, cutting wood for warmth and growing food, while undertaking extensive restoration work on the splendid 1700s village that had been abandoned by peasant sharecroppers in 1985.
The Tertulia project as a living laboratory of sustainability was born in 2012, rooted in the search to embrace permaculture ethics in everyday life: care of the earth, care of the person, and sharing of resources. For eight years they hosted refugees in a family welcome project, and organized courses in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and mindfulness.
The Forest Coliving Coworking project evolved from a 2019 design inspired by social innovation and plant intelligence, originally conceived as "coworking with plants" but adapted to match Tertulia's potential as a remote hamlet surrounded by forest. Since 2020, they have welcomed over 200 individuals from more than 20 countries, creating a unique space that goes beyond typical coliving through its rural, nature-immersed, and community-focused characteristics.
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Call room
Pergola
Forest terrace
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Barn
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Nearby vendors
- Farmers market (15min drive)Weekly farmers market ('Mercato Contadino del Giovedì') in Borgo San Lorenzo, held every Thursday from 17:00 to 19:30 in the outdoor courtyard of Cooperativa Proforma. Offers seasonal agroecological goods including fresh vegetables, artisanal bread, cheeses, honey, and jams from local Mugello producers.
- Local shops (10min drive)Local shops in Vicchio village with products from local producers
Organised trips & deliveries
- Shopping tripsAt least two grocery trips per week using the shared car, planned according to residents' needs and car availability, covering both personal food shopping and ingredients for shared dinners
Location
Tertulia is set in a restored 1700s hamlet in the Mugello forest, deep in the Apennine hills of Tuscany — about one hour from Florence. The property sits in a predominantly rural landscape, reached via a white road uphill, and draws clean water from a mountain aquifer. The surroundings blend centuries-old chestnut trees, olive groves, and untouched woodland, with hiking trails starting right at the doorstep.
The area is genuinely remote and quiet, as guests consistently describe: "the silence, the stars" and "quite remote, which is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet." The landscape is described as "private, surrounded by stunning views of the nearby hills" — a "genuinely rural and local part of Italy." The nearest village, Vicchio, is 10 minutes by car.
The wider Mugello valley offers a rich mix of wild and cultivated landscapes — vineyards, olive groves, sheep farms, rivers and lakes for summer swimming, and the famous Mugello racing circuit. Small medieval villages, Etruscan heritage sites, and the Gothic Line history of WWII at the Futa Pass are all within reach.
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