From Berlin to the Hills of Tuscany

From Berlin to the Hills of Tuscany

How Michaela & Chris turned a dream—and a rundown farmhouse—into a soulful Tuscan retreat

They didn’t set out to find Podere La Svolta. Not exactly. But Michaela and Chris had long felt the pull to slow down, stretch out, and find a place that felt a little more rooted—and a little more real. So they packed up their Berlin condo full of vinyl records, design books, and houseplants, and hit the road. Together with their two dogs, Kaya and Jila, they roamed through Italy—from northern vineyards to southern shores, until a small, quiet road near Chianni brought them to a piece of land that felt... different. Open. Honest. And that’s when they found it: an old Tuscan farmhouse, tucked among olive trees and stone terraces. A little forgotten, a little weathered—but full of light and soul. They fell in love instantly.

A Different Kind of Dream

Most people dream of a villa. Michaela and Chris dreamed of creating space—for slow mornings, deep breaths, long dinners, and stillness. Over the next year, they transformed Podere La Svolta from a traditional, outdated structure into a minimalist, modern, and quietly luxurious retreat. They kept the bones, the history, the stone. But added softness. Light. Flow. Warm textures and clean lines. The result? A place that feels both intimate and open, rooted in tradition but styled for now.

La Svolta Means "The Turn"

For Michaela and Chris, it was the perfect name.
This was their turn.
Their turning point.

And now, they’ve opened it up to guests who are looking for something similar: A place to step out of the fast lane, tune back in, and breathe again.

Welcome to Your Turn

Podere La Svolta isn’t a hotel. It’s not about polished perfection or curated Instagram moments. It’s about space, silence, and beauty that doesn’t beg for attention. It’s about waking up to birds, falling asleep to stars, and feeling completely away from everywhere—while still being just a short drive from everything that makes Tuscany unforgettable.

Come as you are.
Stay as long as you like.
And if you see Kaya and Jila in the garden, go ahead and say hi—they love company.