Set among rolling meadows, ancient woodland and vineyards in the heart of the Valle d'Itria in Puglia, Masseria Palesi is a majestic seventeenth-century fortified farming estate, known for its unique baroque courtyard and frescoes in the manor house.

Masseria Palesi's charm has remained intact through the centuries, maintaining its original architectural features,, harmony and elegance.

Situated on high ground at 400 metres above sea level, Masseria Palesi enjoys a mild climate all year round, so the heat is never an issue here!

Surrounded by lush woodlands, the Masseria offers exceptional privacy, allowing you to celebrate and party on into the night without disturbance.

Spaces and capacity

The Masseria offers an impressive variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, each magical in its own way: the frescoed interiors, the 18th century courtyard, the 20th century farmyard, the converted stables, the oak coppice, the threshing floor, the garden, the woods, the trullo, the vineyard.

In addition to its ample outdoor capacity, the Masseria also offers considerable indoor capacity for around 200 people in the large cowshed, which features bare brick walls and vaulted ceilings.

Services

Your wedding deserves top-notch food, You can kick off your celebrations (on the threshing floor, in the shady oak coppice, or in the 20th century courtyard) with a charming country festival, with regional specialties prepared before your eyes for a "live" Puglian gourmet experience!

After the antipasti/country festival, you can dine beneath the starry sky in our romantic 18th century baroque courtyard, enjoying an intimate, romantic banquet set against the stunning façade of the manor house.

You can choose from a selection of different tableware, linens and chairs.

End your wedding banquet with a selection of exquisite desserts prepared by local master pastry chefs.

Professional mixologists will wow your guests with an incredible cocktail menu, and you can party into the night with a DJ set.

Venue hire includes accommodation in the bridal suite with breakfast included.

In addition to the bridal suite, the Masseria has two further double rooms, one triple and one quadruple room, to accommodate a total of 13 guests.

We work with two other Masserias conveniently close by, each with 50 rooms where your guests can stay.

There's no minimum stay, and you'll have exclusive use of the venue for your wedding.

We strongly recommend working with a professional wedding planner to ensure your event goes perfectly; this will let you truly enjoy the day, while getting the most out of your financial and emotional investment in your wedding.

If you do not already have a wedding planner, Events Manager at Masseria Palesi, can provide a wedding planning, design and coordination service tailored to your requirements, provided by her and the team at her events agency, Alice Wedding & Design.

Alternatively, feel free to organise your wedding yourselves, or work with other wedding professionals. Lori and the whole team at Masseria Palesi will make sure to give them a warm welcome!