Celebrate International Women’s Day at a Farmhousenear Rome and the Roman Castles: A TrulyUnique Experience
Nestled in the heart of a 148 acreswine estate, ourfarmhouseoffersbreathtakingviews of Rome, Frascati, and the Roman Castles. But do you know the origins of International Women’s Day?
The Origins of International Women’s Dayand WhyIt’sCelebrated on March 8
International Women’s Day wasbornas a movement to combat the exploitation of women in the workplace, much like today’s MeToo movement. The first Women’s Day wascelebrated in the U.S. on February 23, 1909. The movementsoon spread to Europe, where March 8 became the official date. In Italy, the first celebration of Women’s Day on this date took place in 1945.
Women and the Fight for VotingRights
Another key milestone commemorated on March 8 iswomen’sstruggle to achieve the right to vote. Initiallygranted to taxpaying men, then to all men, women were the last to secure thisfundamentalright. Between 1917 and 1920, women gainedvotingrights in Canada, Russia, England, Belgium, and Germany. From 1944 to 1946, countries like France, Japan, and Italyfollowedsuit. Switzerlandonlygranted women votingrights in 1971, and in Saudi Arabia, women obtainedthisrightasrecentlyas 2015.
The Mimosa Flower: A Symbol of Women’s Day
Mimosa flowers, one of the first blooms of spring, symboliz e nature’srebirth and women’s progress toward equality. Today, however, climate change has caused mimosa flowers to bloom earlier in many regions, making it challenging to celebrate Women’s Day with thistraditionalgift.
Celebrate Women’s Day at Pietra Porzia Farmhouse
March 8, 2025, falls on a Saturday. Join us for a special dinner to honorthisimportantoccasion. Surrounded by nature, ourfarmhouseis the perfect setting, where women play a centralrole.
Celebrate Women’s Day at a Wine Resort
Spending International Women’s Day at a wine resort near Rome offers a relaxingescape from the city’shustle and bustle. You can:
Choose from our range of uniqueexperiences
Stroll through the vineyard, olive groves, and the estate’scypress-linedpaths
Enjoy the stunninglandscapewhilesipping a glass of ourfinestwines
The Special Dinner Menu for March 8
We are crafting a menu that highlights the best products from ourwine estate and local farms. This farm-to-table dinnerwill feature our 2024 Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Frascati wine. For red wine enthusiasts, you can choose between Lecino and the native Lazio varieties Lecinaro and Raspato, known for their distinctive aromas.
Exclusive Cellar Tour Before Dinner
Ourcellar will be open for a special visit from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Guests willenjoy a welcome aperitif during this exclusive experience.
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