Roy & Shirley
Your hosts at Casa Marchi
Roy has been a chef for over 40 years and has worked in many prestigious hotels such as the Mount Nelson, Cape Town, South Africa and the Dorchester in London. Roy is a classically trained chef and member of the "Slow Food" organisation which originated in Italy.
Roy is passionate about Italy and his profession, which is reflected in the dishes he creates. Seasonality, texture, taste and presentation are the essential foundations for his cooking. Roy would be delighted to prepare a dinner for you on your arrival or anytime during your stay. (Additional cost applies and must book in advance)
Italy is renowned for its exceptional quality and choice of wines. Roy will only be too pleased to recommend some of his favourite local wines if you ask. There is always an open bottle somewhere in the villa!
Whilst at Casa Marchi why not take advantage of an afternoon cooking class for a "hands on", stress-less cooking experience in his fully equipped, professional kitchen. His classical training and experience will ensure you return home satisfied with lessons learned and newly gained skills. Click the link below to see more about his cookery school.
Shirley is a fully-qualified beauty therapist and BOWTECH practitioner. She has run salons in London and Cape Town, South Africa and has worked with some of the top cosmetic houses in both cities.
TREATMENTS - A small range of luxurious and holistic face and body wellness treatments are offered using only natural products and hot stones. These will leave you relaxed, de-stressed as well as rebalancing your energy levels.
BOWTECH - As a practitioner, Shirley treats painfull muscles and nerves such as sciatica. This is a gentle non forceful manipulation, working on Faschia and soft connective tissues of the body.
MOSAICS (her passion) - Shirley is also creative and passionate about art and colour and her present expression in art is her mosaic work. She will undertake commissions and if requested Shirley is happy to do a one day mosaic taster course in her studio. Here are some images of a selection of her mosaics displayed throughout Casa Marchi.
Introducing our new cycling experience package
On your bike - Discover Tuscany
The local area around Casa Marchi offers some challenging routes for both road and off-road bikes. With this in mind, we are now pleased to announce a new cycling experience package during the Spring and Summer months. We offer 1 week itinerary for cycling groups on a full board basis. Accommodation, cycling guide and airport pick up/drop off is included in the cost.