{"id":58981,"date":"2025-02-07T11:40:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=58981"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:40:48","slug":"truffle-n-bed-crete-senesi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/truffle-n-bed-crete-senesi\/","title":{"rendered":"Truffle &#8216;n Bed: a sustainable and cozy haven in the heart of the Crete Senesi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the heart of the Crete Senesi, in an abandoned medieval village, stands <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-province-of-siena\/bed-breakfast\/a-real-b-b-in-the-heart-of-a-truffle-hunting-wood\/cJ2Gs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truffle &#8216;n Bed<\/a><\/strong>, a sanctuary of peace and harmony created by Mila and Daniele. She is a Ukrainian biologist whose passion for food turned into a profession; he is a former innkeeper and consultant in the agri-food sector, a lover of <strong>conviviality<\/strong>. Nestled among truffle fields, their home is a &#8220;<strong>detox nest<\/strong>&#8221; where guests can let go of stress and rediscover the pleasure of simplicity, nature, and good food. On the occasion of their nomination for the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/italy-ecobnb-awards-winners-best-eco-stays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecobnb Award<\/a>, we interviewed Daniele, who shared the philosophy and sustainable choices that make Truffle &#8216;n Bed a unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Breafast-at-Truffle-n-Bed.jpg\" alt=\"Breafast at Truffle 'n Bed, eco bnb in Crete Senesi\" class=\"wp-image-59000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Breafast-at-Truffle-n-Bed.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Breafast-at-Truffle-n-Bed-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Breafast-at-Truffle-n-Bed-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Breafast-at-Truffle-n-Bed-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>What sparked your passion for environmental sustainability?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than passion, we believe it is a strong <strong>mindset<\/strong> and deep sensitivity\u2014one that, as temporary guests of Mother Earth, we should consider fundamental to our relationship with the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What aspects do you consider essential in your eco-sustainability journey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme attention to the products we purchase, whether for <strong>cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene<\/strong>, or for what we offer at breakfast. We carefully select the materials most used by guests, such as sheets and towels, and we measure detergents to avoid waste, always opting for <strong>refills in recycled containers<\/strong>. Non-verbal communication is crucial: in the &#8220;Welcome Book&#8221; available in the rooms, we highlight our sustainable practices and invite guests to adopt them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"770\" height=\"431\" data-id=\"58989\"  src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Breafast at Truffle 'n Bed is handmade with local products.\" class=\"wp-image-58989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg.webp 770w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg-536x300.webp 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg-570x320.webp 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/6551d156c0afb.jpeg-344x193.webp 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption>Breafast at Truffle &#8216;n Bed is handmade with local products.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>How would you describe your ideal &#8220;eco-traveler&#8221; guest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not believe in an <strong>&#8220;ideal guest&#8221;<\/strong> but rather in the desire to welcome everyone and offer an environment that inspires attention to sustainability. Naturally, we resonate with those already sensitive to the issue, but we are particularly committed to engaging those who are less aware, refining their consciousness through direct experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-gallery-3 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"58986\"  src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/306513299.jpg\" alt=\"Green B&amp;B in Tuscany\" class=\"wp-image-58986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/306513299.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/306513299-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/306513299-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/306513299-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Let\u2019s debunk the myth that eco-sustainability is necessarily more expensive. In your opinion, can &#8220;Ecological&#8221; also mean &#8220;Economical&#8221;? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps not &#8220;expensive,&#8221; but neither &#8220;cheap.&#8221; Rather, I would speak of <strong>balance and fairness<\/strong>: if I pay the right price for a product that has a positive impact throughout the supply chain, from origin to the Earth that receives it, then its value surpasses the mere economic aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/colazione-Truffle-n-Bed-768x433-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/colazione-Truffle-n-Bed-768x433-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/colazione-Truffle-n-Bed-768x433-1-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/colazione-Truffle-n-Bed-768x433-1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/colazione-Truffle-n-Bed-768x433-1-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Which green initiatives have given you the greatest satisfaction? Which have been the most appreciated by your guests?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The practices we communicate in the <strong>&#8220;Welcome Book&#8221;<\/strong> are highly appreciated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/no-to-plastic-hotel-bnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">absence of single-use plastic<\/a><\/strong>: for example, water in the rooms is always provided in glass bottles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, for stays longer than three nights, we ask guests if they would like <strong>their sheets and towels changed<\/strong>. The satisfaction? 60% choose not to change anything, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How do Ecobnb\u2019s values and projects resonate with your establishment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the very beginning, we wanted to be part of <strong>Ecobnb<\/strong> precisely because we share common values. We are eager to <strong>grow together<\/strong>, be co-protagonists of a green approach, and actively participate in the projects the platform develops in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Ecobnb Truffle'n bed surrounded by nature in Crete Senesi\" class=\"wp-image-59003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ecobnb-870x490-1-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Truffle &#8216;n Bed is not just a place to stay, but an experience of <strong>connection with nature <\/strong>and a model of sustainable hospitality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/sienese-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crete Senesi<\/a><\/strong>, where the beauty of the landscape meets authentic and responsible hospitality, this is the place for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of the Crete Senesi, in an abandoned medieval village, stands Truffle &#8216;n Bed, a sanctuary of peace and harmony created by Mila and Daniele. 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