by wheeleran | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The hills and fields around Canino, east of Capalbio, are home to a particular distinctive type of olive tree, called, remarkable enough, Canino, which has been farmed here for thousands of years. Canino was a thriving Etruscan agricultural town, allied with Vulci,...
by wheeleran | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
We welcome a number of long term guests over the winter months, who settle in to take their time enjoying living in Italy, exploring the region, and working on whatever they’re working on in quiet and solitude. We have free heating, fast free internet, washing...
by wheeleran | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Macchiatonda Nature Reserve covers 244 hectares of land between the coast and the highway below Capalbio. It’s a WWF wetlands and wildlife area of groves, newly introduced tree and shrub species, wetland meadows, and coastal lakes teeming with native and...
by wheeleran | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
The beautiful Fiora valley stretches across the vast inland territory of the Maremma, from Manciano up to Santa Fiora at the foot of Mount Amiata, east to Pitigliano, and west to Scansano. It was first settled half a million years ago when rhinos and elephants roamed...
by wheeleran | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
We make very special arrangements for people looking for a long term winter retreat; somewhere to settle in and recharge, to work on assignments and projects, for those who are looking for a unique and inspiring setting in beautiful Italy that’s quiet and...
