Monte Amiata is the highest extinct volcano in Italy, and home of the largest beech tree...
Guidebook
A blog about the Maremma, what to see, and its history.
Autumn
Autumn days are mild and quiet, with clear skies, fresh air, and crisp evenings. We have...
Lago di Vico
According to legend Lago di Vico was created by Hercules wielding his hammer . It's a...
Civita di Bagnoregio
Civita di Bagnoregio is one of the more extraordinary sites in Italy, perched on an...
Casa Terra
The windows and doors of Casa Terra open onto a wide open patio covered by grapevines in...
Monte Labbro
The view from the ruins of the hermitage of the 19th century preacher and prophet,...
Le Viste
A last lingering view of our favorite beach this year, Le Viste on Argentario, just past...
Casa Capalbio
Casa Capalbio is two apartments, Casa Terra on the ground floor and Casa Blu on the...
Corso Italia
Corso Italia is the main shopping street, pedestrian only, in Orbetello. Park just...
Lago di Burano
Lago di Burano Nature Reserve is a protected wetlands oasis nestled between the coast at...
September
September is our favorite season; the water is warm, the crowds have gone, evenings are...
Bike trails
One of the many beautiful bike trails and country lanes that wind through the hills,...











