RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY

Villa Lena proudly announces its Green Key certification, solidifying our commitment to sustainability. As one of Tuscany’s leading establishments, we are honored to be among the select few—just one of five—recognized with the Green Key certification. This prestigious eco-label reflects our dedication to environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and community engagement. At Villa Lena, we invite you to experience the harmonious blend of luxury and eco-conscious practices, setting the standard for responsible tourism in the heart of Tuscany. Join us on this journey towards a greener future as we continue to uphold the principles of the Green Key certification, ensuring that your stay is not only memorable but also environmentally mindful.

Underpinned by a traditional Tuscan diet of whole grains, beans, olive oil, nuts, fruits and vegetables, we are constantly striving for the food served at Villa Lena to be entirely produced on the estate. Our 2,000 olive trees and Sangiovese vines are certified organic — with 600 litres of extra virgin olive oil produced a year, as well as two types of red wine, which many guests buy to take home. Everything served, from the cola to the butter, the dried pasta to the organic meat, is of Tuscan origin. Conservation is symbiotic with the estate’s management. When the thriving wild boar population starts to take a negative toll on the land, digging up so much vegetation that landslides become a risk, they are ethically hunted as game — along with other indigenous species including pheasant, red deer, mouflon and rabbits.

Seasonality is the most conscious and thoughtful way to use ingredients sustainably and we are constantly striving for the food served at Villa Lena to be entirely produced on the estate. Our farm is run on organic, biodynamic and closed-loop principles, meaning our crops are organic and we recycle all nutrients and organic matter back into the soil that it grew in. Compost and fertiliser is produced from the restaurant’s food waste as well as the onsite 40sqm worm farm. 

The founding principles of Villa Lena focused on creating a community for creative exchange and dialogue, and supporting artists in their work. Other charitable endeavours include fundraising for a number of partner organisations who uphold causes we believe in – from UNICEF Italia to Meditarranea Rescue and Cooperativa Alice. Creating a large number of jobs for the local workforce, we also offer our hospitality and maintenance staff training to support career development. We stimulate local business through the use of ingredients, materials and labour from small business owners and craftsmen and encourage artists in residence to collaborate with the community. Through these actions, we strive to build a community that supports health and wellness in its myriad forms, for the Villa Lena community and further afield. 

In times of uncertainty, we are committed to making meaningful actions as long as we can. Read more about our pledge here.