LIFE
IN OUR TUSCAN VILLA CASA OMBUTO
Upon arrival at Casa Ombuto, most Tuscany Cooking School
guests say immediately that our photographs do not do the villa
and its land justice… reality is even better!
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The roses in bloom at Casa Umbuto |
Casa Ombuto is a Tuscan villa that pre-dates 1800 (its original section
dates to at least 1642). Set in a secluded hilltop it offers absolute
peace and quiet with spectacular views of the surrounding hills and
villages, Pratovecchio
and Poppi
with its enchanting castle.
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Salvia Bedroom A |
The teak colonial-style furniture custom-made for us in Bali reflects
our passion for international travel and collecting international
pieces. We introduce you to the works of local artists, which you
will see hanging on our walls. Our table is set with Tuscan ceramic
dishes made from a local manufacturer.
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Torre del Tartufo |
Casa Ombuto |
Sun set at Tartufo |
40 year old rose in bloom at Casa Ombuto |
View from Oregano |
Tea break |
Smells good |
The Cantina and Villa |
Our first truffle hunt |
Enjoying after slaving over a hot stove! |
Marble bath room in Oregano |
Piazza at Casa Ombuto |
Stirring trouble |
Paola's Pizza lesson |
Cantina |
Lunch with sangria |
Pool seating |
Topping the Pizza's from the top |
Hard work |
Imke giving massage at the pool side |
Master bedroom |
Tortellini folding |
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TORRE DEL TARTUFO
Torre Del Tartufo is a spectacular villa set in the hillside near
Arezzo. This majestic pre-dates 1600 and takes its name from the estate.
surrounding the Tuscany Cooking School, making it famous
in the area and wonderful for seeing how truffles are found and, of
course, how to prepare these in many wonderful dishes. We suspect
that the original villa may once have been a chapel, that over the
centuries expanded in sections as the community.
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Torre del Tartufo at sunrise
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We updated it with
21st-century conveniences plus classy details like terra cotta floors,
marble inlay, and marble bathrooms, but have retained is beautiful,
original Tuscan charm. The furnishings reflect our international travels
and lifestyle. We introduce you to the works of local artists, which
you will see hanging on our walls. The villa is very secluded and
has a view that seems to go on forever, yet is very close to Arezzo.
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Main lounge Tartufo
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