4.16.2010

A Small Sojourn in Tuscany

I need an adventure.
Would you like to play?

Let's hop in my sweet little '59 Bentley convertible and
wander the backroads of Tuscany - just beyond Florence.

This looks promising ... . . let's explore.


Love the expansive garden and the solid simplicity of the house.


I wonder what's just around that corner .
So much for simplicity .. . . this looks enchanting!
I like.


Let's have lunch while they find just the perfect rooms for us.


Since I requested a suite with a ridiculously fabulous bath .. . .
I'd say this is perfection.

Can't wait to dive into that tub and investigate the frescos . . .

Let's plan on a swim in that divine pool in the garden at sunset.

This is just the weekend sojourn I needed -
I'm thrilled you could join me.


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FYI :
We've found the Villa Le Rose,
a 15th century Medici villa nestled in the Florentine hills
and recently renovated by the Ferragamo family.
All six bedrooms and vast gardens can be ours for
around 4,000 euros a night.

Chef & Butler included.


14 comments:

vicki archer said...

I am sorry Judith.....but I am staying for the week, xv.

Sharon said...

Wow Judith, thanks for taking me on a free holiday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to more trips with you!

Christine H. said...

Thanks! I certainly feel like I got my money's worth.

ceecee said...

Only 4,000 Euros a night? A mere pittance.
Thanks, J. I'll add it to the list of places where I'll probably never rest my head.

Catherine

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog, it makes me so happy.

Your post today is just wonderful, amazing & makes me dream, as usual!

Agneta

Leau said...

I'm there! but realistically the crumbling cuban is more my thing...hum such choices! I love that you share such interesting places...I feel well traveled once I've visited. smooches from the valley

Tristan Robin said...

only a butler and chef?

Well, it is a charming little place. I suppose I could rough it for a short visit. Though how I'll make it sans valet is quite the quandry.

Ingrid Mida said...

Thanks for taking me on a mini-vacation Judith. It looks divine!

My Castle in Spain said...

Judith, please don't tell me the week end is already over ! Let's extend it to next week end, dear !

Sanity Fair said...

I am IN. Bringing a picnic basket!!!
P.S. My favorite thing in so many of the pics are the marvelous trees...
-Sanity Fair

Mélanie A. said...

perfect place for a romantic week end. I'm bringing champagne

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

What a deal! I think we should plan on celebrating the summer solstice there!

Chrisy said...

Oh Judith you would not believe how excited I got from the first sentence of this post! My bot was in that Bentley with you girl...all the way.... Darlin I think we'll feel quite at home here for at least a week! The rooms, the gardens, the pool I'm sucking it all in...
ps aren't those red and white stripes divine...

Unknown said...

Beautiful shots! Isn't Tuscany just wonderful?!