Masseria Palesi

RUSTIC ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF PUGLIA Set among beautiful meadows, ancient woodland and vineyards in the heart of the Valle d’Itria, Masseria Palesi is an historic estate featuring a majestic seventeenth-century manor house. The venue offers an impressive variety of locations, each magical in its own way: the frescoed interiors, the stunning baroque courtyard, the converted stables, the oak coppice and the panoramic threshing floor. CIVIL CEREMONY Masseria Palesi is registered as an official venue with thetown hall, so you can hold your civil or symbolic ceremony here. As the striking backdrop to your vows, choose fromthe beautifully frescoed seventeenth-century palazzo, the sunlit walled garden, the shade of centuries-old trees in the coppice, or the trullo area in a courtyard with a lushgreen lawn, framed by wonderful oak trees. VILLAGE FESTIVAL Your wedding deserves excellent cuisine. You can start your celebration in the farmyard or oak grove with a cheerful, light-hearted country festival accompanied by Apulian specialities cooked and prepared before our eyes, live cooking made in Puglia. THE COURTYARD – VINTAGE ELEGANCE You can dine by candlelight together with your guests, under the stars in the charming Baroque courtyard and experience an intimate and romantic dinner within the walls of the court of the 18th-century palace. You will choose from different types of mise en place, tables and chairs. INDOOR SPACES The Masseria has ample indoor capacity, with space foraround 200 seated guests in the large cowshed, which has been restored to let its original beauty shine, featuring bare bricks and vaulted ceilings. It also has generously-sized frescoed rooms in the baroque palazzo, and a late nineteenth-century milking shed. WEDDING CAKE AND PARTY Your wedding reception will end on a sweet note, with a tasty array of fine local patisserie and desserts. Your wedding cake will be made to your specifications by masterpastry chefs, and presented in one of the many beautiful spots around the Masseria. Professional mixologists will wow your guests with a selection of classic and Apulian-inspired cocktails, and you can party into the early hours with a DJ set. ACCOMMODATION Venue hire includes one night in the bridal suite (with breakfast included). In addition to the bridal suite, the Masseria has two double, one triple and one quadruple room, to accommodate a total of 11 guests. You aren’t required to occupy all of the rooms, nor is there a minimum stay. The venue will be set aside for your exclusive use in any case. We can offer you, for all other guests, other beautiful Masserias just a 5-minute drive from Masseria Palesi with around 80 rooms available.