Villa Gameria-Settignano, Tuscany

Mary Freeland | April 20, 2010

This beautiful Italian Baroque and Formal English style garden was established in the eighteenth century. The low stone wall on the property is the perfect place to take photographs and look at the breathtaking view of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Cortona, Tuscany-Town of Saint Margaret

Mary Freeland | April 6, 2010

This town represents everything that is Tuscan. Some of the of the existing walls in Cortona,Tuscany were built by the Etruscans (where the name Tuscany comes from). You can find that bit of history here. There is also Fra Angelico’s masterpiece, “Annunciation,” housed in the Museo Diocesano. We also have repentant Saint Margaret.

Siena, Tuscany-The City of Saint Catherine

Mary Freeland | March 30, 2010

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Tuscany, Italy. Siena,Tuscany is the home of Santo Caterina (Italian for Saint Catherine). Statues and frescos all depict this incredible woman. Altars are built in her honor. In Siena, she is the most beloved woman of the Middle Ages.

Monterchi, Tuscan-the Museum of the Madonna del Parto

Mary Freeland | March 23, 2010

We continue our visits to the incredible Italian art and history that can be found in Tuscany. Today we visit the Museum of the Madonna del Parto in Monterchi, Tuscany.

Tuscany Vacation

Mary Freeland | March 9, 2010

I was browsing through the bookstore looking for a coffee table book with the famous sites of Tuscany and came across a book that looked interesting, “100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go” by Susan Van Allen. It is a wealth of information about where to go to truly experience the best Italy has to offer.

Monumental Montalcino: Wine and history to go with your Ciabatta

Mary Freeland | March 3, 2010

Let’s take a trip to Tuscany’s famous hill top city of Montalcino. This vibrant village is rich in history, color and traditions that evoke the very spirit of Tuscany.