Your private Tuscan village
Our Story
Borgo Finocchieto is a lovingly restored eight-hundred-year-old Tuscan village, with stunning views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and town of Buonconvento. In 2001, John Phillips, an American of Italian ancestry, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy from 2013-2017, purchased the property in 2001 and embarked on a fastidious eight-year renovation to restore Borgo Finocchieto to its original splendor. After many years of visiting the property, Danny Meyer, Founder of Union Square Hospitality Group in New York, became John’s partner and eventually its sole owner in 2025. Danny has continued to advance the mission of bringing groups together in a place of rare beauty, investing in the property, its culinary offerings and exceptional hospitality, preserving its unique character for years to come.
Meet Our Team
Pascale Queriot, General Manager of Borgo Finocchieto, brings a refined, deeply personal vision to hospitality—one rooted in authenticity, discretion, and emotional connection. With an intuitive understanding of luxury as an experience, she curates moments that feel both effortless and meaningful. Her approach is guided by attentive listening, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine respect for place, ensuring that every guest feels not only welcomed, but truly understood. Under her leadership, Borgo Finocchieto becomes more than a destination; its your home away from home shaped by genuine care and warmth.