Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Villa La Foce
A Renaissance villa commanding 2,000 acres of UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia countryside, where world-renowned Italian gardens cascade down hillsides and every view frames the landscape that inspired centuries of painters and poets.
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Drive the white gravel roads of Val d'Orcia long enough and you'll find yourself climbing toward Villa La Foce, a 15th-century estate perched where the views stretch forever across rolling hills, cypress alleys, and those perfectly imperfect farmhouses dotting golden fields. The villa itself tells a quieter story than some Tuscan palaces—elegant rather than grandiose, refined rather than showy—but step into Cecil Pinsent's legendary gardens and you understand why this place has captivated everyone from writers to royalty. Terraces spill down the hillside in geometric precision, roses climb ancient walls, and the pergola frames ceremonies like a Renaissance painting come to life. With 2,000 acres ensuring absolute privacy, multiple historic buildings accommodating large groups, and spaces ranging from intimate gardens to a grand gallery seating 220, La Foce offers something rare: authentic Tuscan nobility without pretension.
Max Guests
220
Exclusive Use
Yes
Key Features
| 15th-Century Renaissance Villa |
| 2,000-Acre Private Estate |
| UNESCO Val d'Orcia Setting |
| World-Famous Cecil Pinsent Gardens |
| 12 Bedrooms in Main Villa |
| Additional Estate Farmhouses |
| Multiple Event Spaces |
| Grand Gallery (Seats 220) |
| Historic Limonaia |
| 12m Swimming Pool |
| Panoramic Valley Views |
| Estate Olive Oil & Produce |
| Music Until Midnight Outdoors |
| Literary Heritage (Iris Origo) |
| Exclusive Use Available |
A Living Monument to Italian History
Villa La Foce's foundations were laid in the late 1400s, when this strategic position overlooking Val d'Orcia made it both a working estate and a place of beauty. For centuries it remained exactly that—a noble family's countryside retreat where life followed the rhythms of harvest and season.
Gallery
Experience the grandeur of Villa La Foce through our photographic journey
Exclusive Use Experience
Exclusive use of Villa La Foce gives you an entire Renaissance estate—12 beautifully appointed bedrooms in the main villa, the option of additional estate farmhouses for larger groups, and 2,000 acres of UNESCO-protected countryside where your celebration can unfold without constraint. Exchange vows in gardens that have inspired landscape architects for nearly a century, dine in the Grand Gallery with views stretching across Val d'Orcia, dance in the historic Limonaia until the small hours, and know that everything you see belongs to your celebration alone. The estate team coordinates every detail, from ceremony setup to catering featuring produce from the estate's own olive groves and gardens. This is the Tuscany of literature and art, made real and entirely yours.
Event Spaces & Capacities
Distinct spaces, each offering unique ambiance for your celebration
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated Dinner | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Pinsent Gardens & Pergola The heart of La Foce's magic—geometric gardens flowing down the hillside in perfect proportion, ending at the iconic pergola where most couples exchange vows. The views stretch across all of Val d'Orcia, and as the sun sets behind distant Mount Amiata, you're standing in one of the world's most photographed ceremony spaces. | 200 | 140 | 140 | 200 |
| The Grand Gallery A long, light-filled gallery that runs the length of the villa—high ceilings, pale stone floors, windows framing garden and valley views. This becomes your grand dining room, with space for elaborate table settings and those long Italian dinners that stretch from sunset to stars. | 250 | 220 | 200 | - |
| The Limonaia Originally built to shelter lemon trees through Tuscan winters, the Limonaia now serves as the perfect party space—rustic stone walls, atmospheric lighting, and that relaxed energy where dancing seems inevitable. Your late-night celebration unfolds here while music drifts into the gardens. | 120 | 100 | 100 | - |
| Villa Reception Rooms The villa's interconnected rooms flow naturally for entertaining—frescoed dining spaces, a music room with grand piano, library lined with books, each space filled with the kind of worn elegance that comes from centuries of actual living. | 100 | 80 | 80 | - |
| Garden Terraces Multiple levels carved into the hillside, each terrace offering its own perspective on the gardens and valley beyond. Perfect for aperitivo hours when guests wander between levels, discovering new views around every sculpted hedge. | 150 | - | 100 | 150 |
| Pool Terrace The 12-meter pool sits in its own garden, surrounded by loungers and lavender. A natural gathering spot for welcome parties or next-day brunches when your guests want nothing more than sun and conversation. | 80 | - | 60 | - |
World-Class Facilities
Five-star amenities designed for relaxation and enrichment
Cecil Pinsent Gardens
These aren't just pretty gardens—they're considered masterworks of 20th-century landscape architecture. Formal terraces, geometric box hedges, climbing roses, gravel paths, stone statuary, and that famous pergola all arranged to guide your eye across the Tuscan hills. Every season brings different blooms, different light, but the structure remains timeless.
12-Meter Swimming Pool
Set in its own garden space away from the main villa, the pool offers a private retreat for guests. Surrounded by loungers, umbrellas, and the kind of views that make afternoon naps feel justified.
Music Room
An elegant salon housing the estate's grand piano, where intimate concerts or cocktail hours unfold with live music echoing off frescoed ceilings.
Library
Floor-to-ceiling books, comfortable seating, and a working fireplace create the coziest corner of the villa. Where your literary-minded guests disappear with espresso and find themselves hours later still reading.
2,000-Acre Estate
The villa sits at the heart of a working agricultural estate that stretches across Val d'Orcia's rolling hills. Olive groves, vineyards, forests, walking trails—your guests have an entire Tuscan landscape to explore, and you'll never see another soul beyond your party.
Dining & Bar Areas
Distinguished spaces for dining, entertainment, and memorable celebrations
Estate Catering with Local Partners
Tuscan Farm-to-Table Dining
Wine Service from Local Producers
Curated Experiences
Our professional team arranges exceptional activities to enhance your stay
Location
Easily accessible from major cities and international airports
Address
Strada della Vittoria 61, 53042 Chianciano Terme, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy
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