Journal
A Running Local Guide
A running local guide, not a press release: things to do nearby, day trips, and life at the estate. Updated as often as there's something worth writing about.
Local Life
A Day in Tuscany: From Morning Espresso to Late-Night Aperitivo
Local life in the Maremma runs on rhythm, not a schedule. A guide to the shape of a Tuscan day, from the first espresso at the bar to a long, late dinner under the stars.
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Day Trips
A Day Trip to San Gimignano: The Medieval City of Towers
Ninety minutes from Villa Dolce Vita stands a hill town that never stopped competing with itself. A day among the towers, the wine, and the best gelato in Tuscany.
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Day Trips
A Day Trip to Volterra: Alabaster, Etruscan Secrets, and Panoramic Views
An easy day trip from Villa Dolce Vita to Volterra, a windswept hill town layered with Etruscan gates, a Roman theatre, medieval streets, and workshops of translucent alabaster.
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Romance
A Romantic Evening in Maremma: Candlelit Dinners and Starry Nights
The Maremma is quietly, unshowily romantic. Ideas for couples near Villa Dolce Vita: intimate candlelit dinners, night walks through medieval squares, and a sky full of stars.
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