There are places you visit once and remember fondly. Others, however, become part of your own story. This is the truest meaning behind Villa Maya’s first twenty-five years, celebrated with a grand party that brought together over four hundred people, including guests, friends, staff, local producers, and institutional representatives.
It wasn’t simply an anniversary. It was a moment of sharing, born from the desire to once again open the doors of Villa Maya to all those people who, over the years, have helped make it what it is today.
Twenty-five years of hospitality built with people
When people talk about hospitality, they often think of elegant rooms, fine dining, and quality services. These are all fundamental elements, but on their own, they aren’t enough to explain what makes a place truly special.
In twenty-five years, Villa Maya has learned that the most beautiful memory a guest takes with them isn’t just that of a stay or a dinner. It is the way they felt welcomed.
That is why, from day one, every choice has been guided by a simple principle: to make everyone feel not like a client, but like a guest in our home.
Over the years, Villa Maya has welcomed thousands of travelers, hosting weddings, anniversaries, events, and milestones in the lives of many families. These are diverse stories, yet all connected by an invisible thread made of trust, relationships, and mutual affection.
A celebration that told the story of the bond with the local area
The twenty-fifth anniversary became the perfect opportunity to bring all of this together into a single day.
Over four hundred people chose to share this important milestone, turning the party into something much greater than a simple celebration. Amid smiles, hugs, and memories, Villa Maya reunited with many of the people who, over time, have helped write its history.
During the event, CNA Pisa presented Villa Maya with an award recognition for its twenty-five years of business. It was a deeply emotional moment, held in the presence of President Andrea Berni, Director Francesco Marotta, and Territorial President Simone Romoli.
The event was also attended by the Mayor of Cascina, Michelangelo Betti, along with Annamaria Farina and Fausto Arrighi, the historic director of the Michelin Guide Italy, whose presence made an already emotionally charged moment even more meaningful.
More than just an award, that recognition represents the value of a journey built together with the local area and the people who, day after day, have believed in Villa Maya.
Cooking as an act of hospitality
Every experience at Villa Maya is born from the perfect blend of hospitality and cuisine.
Over the years, Chef Susy Fantei has helped shape the culinary identity of the venue through a cuisine that tells the story of Tuscany with authenticity, respect for the seasons, and a deep appreciation for local ingredients.
Every dish is inspired by the belief that cooking, above all, means caring for people. This philosophy shines through in every detail, from the choice of ingredients to the warm welcome reserved for guests, representing one of Villa Maya’s most profound values.
Alongside her, the entire staff contributes every day to turning a stay, a dinner, or an event into an experience that leaves a lasting memory.
A thank you that looks to the future
Villa Maya’s anniversary did something more: it served as a reminder of just how precious relationships built over time truly are. That is why the biggest thank you goes to the guests who have chosen Villa Maya at least once, to the staff who have shared this journey, to the local producers who continue to believe in the quality of the region, and to all the people who, with their presence, have turned these first twenty-five years into a story made of emotions far before numbers.
The future will bring new challenges, new projects, and new people to welcome.
But one thing will never change
The desire to open the gates of Villa Maya with the very same enthusiasm as the first day, continuing to make hospitality not just a job, but a way of caring for others.
Because, after twenty-five years, the most beautiful lesson we have learned is this: places become special only when people fill them with life.
