I enjoyed my visit to La Foce last spring so much I just had to return. La Foce is the exquisite Tuscan garden started in the 1920s by Iris Origo and her husband.
Last year the villa was not able to be visited as there were guests, but this year it was available. This is the original 15th century house bought by the Origos. They acquired the house and one tree, the holm oak in front of the house.
A limonaia has been added…and a pool.
Gardens surround the house.
They bought properties all over the area and brought the devastated land back to production, giving homes and a living to many families.
Much of the land has since been sold to enable the daughters of Iris to keep the original home and the surrounding gardens. What they did with eroded, arid, rocky land is incredible.
This began with just one tree..
It was a cold, blustery day when we visited. The wind blowing the clouds across the sky made some interesting shadows.
Click here to see the post…and more of the gorgeous garden… I wrote last year. La Foce…a magnificent garden in Tuscany
Oh, Tuscany!
By: Yvonne on May 11, 2016
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Yes, very beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Thanks for sharing . I read the book and absolutley loved it! The garden and your photographs are wonderful!
By: sue on May 11, 2016
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The book is excellent. I have just bought her autobiography.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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What a lovely way to start the day, breakfast over your blog about La Foce, added to my Autumn itinerary, thank you for the stunning photos.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on May 11, 2016
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Autumn could be a good time.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Ooooh my goodness! That wistaria is to die for (earlier post). What a gorgeous place. A spiritual experience, in my book. With all the rain we are having in Milan right now, a visit to such a place would be welcome. Is it wet there??
By: The Daily Cure on May 11, 2016
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It is drizzling here today, with more rain predicted.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Wow beautiful gardens are such great legacies to leave. I love the photo of the road and the pines. Are they pines?
By: Louise Terranova on May 11, 2016
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They are cypress trees.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Great photographs… What a beautiful green areas… Thank you dear Debra, Love, nia
By: niasunset on May 11, 2016
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It was a very cold, windy day when we were there, but the light was lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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I so want to be there! Thanks for the dreams.
By: anneharrison on May 11, 2016
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I really want to stay there one spring.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Love those green hills so much!
By: Tony on May 11, 2016
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It is a beautiful part of the world.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2016
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Absolutely beautiful. So green So serene
By: Lyn on May 11, 2016
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Beautiful! What an amazing home and garden and that driveway is so picturesque.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 11, 2016
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I remember the post on La Foce from last year – what a lovely legacy to be able to leave. I imagine it must heal many souls. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to stay there.
By: Jan on May 12, 2016
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Oh what a breathtakingly beautiful place, Debra. The oak tree is magnificent and all your photos are fantastic. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on May 13, 2016
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Thanks for sharing such a beautiful memory.
By: sheilasunshine on May 16, 2016
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