Overlooking Mount Amiata and a valley of wood landsinterspersed with olive groves.Its Deep in the Siena countryside, Castello di Velona standsproud at the centre of an ample hillside arena splendid vineyards are dedicatedto the production of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino. Visitors wilI love the breathtaking Val d'Orcia scenery as they walk from one village to the next and visit places of historical and artistic significance: the Abbey ofSant'Antimo, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni,Bagno Vignoni, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto, to name a few. The castle is currently closed for conversion and will reopen in a larger version with 46 guest rooms, mostly suites, all with elegant period furniture. There will also be a new 1500 sqm spa with a heated pool. The venue will include conference rooms for 70, as well as several refined, convivial settings for ceremonies,meetings and high-profile events, with the option of reserving the entire building.