Tuscany Photo Gallery
Historical Lodging: The Castello di Gargonza has been in the same family since the 1600's.
Rural Bellhop.
On the way to a noble visit.
The Calcione Estate has been in the della Stufa family for over 1,000 years.
Count Bernardo della Stufa, our gracious host.
Bernardo illuminates his family history in his library.
The della Stufa family crest.
The secret of Tuscan pasta, lots of egg yokes.
The secret of Tuscan pasta II.
A private dinner at the Castello.
The road to Asciano.
The austere beauty of the Crete Senesi.
The contrade flags of Asciano.
A light lunch. . . .
. . . . and dessert.
The abbey of Monteolivetto.
The abbey contains a series of frescoes depicting the life of St. Benedict.
The Spa Hotel Adler in Bagno Vignoni.
Shade and solitude.
The piazza of water in Bagno Vignoni.
Moonrise.
Harvest time.
A visit to the Fattoria dei Barbi.
In the cellars.
A few good bottles.
Getting to know the locals.
A heavy burden to bear.
The elegant ceramics of Tuscany.
A peaceful moment near Bagno Vignoni.