Art & Study Retreats in Italy
Venues: Drawing & Pastels in Etruria 2008
Tuscania
An Etruscan settlement perched on a hilltop in a rich agricultural area, Tuscania dates from the Iron Age, and preserves not only examples of Etruscan art, but of later periods as well, especially the Christian Middle Ages. On the hill just southwest of our hotel, for example, stands the beautiful medieval church of San Pietro, built on the acropolis just outside the city walls where the Etruscans and later the Romans built temples to their gods. The landscape here is striking yet peaceful, and conveys a sense of somehow stepping back in time.
Relais Pian di Vico
The Villa is located near Tuscania at the heart of the Pian di Vico estate, which it overlooks, far from the noise and frenzy of everyday life. It is secluded among century-old olive trees and may be glimpsed through pine trees from a long driveway which separates it from neighboring properties. The main part of the Villa dates back to the eighteenth century and during 1900’s it was enlarged when it became the residence of the previous estate owners. Recently, it has been remodeled and all of the rooms offer separate bathrooms, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Great care has been taken with the architectural details and furnishings in every room. The villa also offers reception rooms providing attractive areas for reading and listening to music. There is a large swimming pool on the property.