Happily Ever After
Things To Do
Hiking and Swimming
On Villa Lena's doorstep there are plenty of accessible hikes, follow the hiking sign posts to reach the best viewpoints on the estate or stroll up to Toiano for a picture perfect, panoramic sunset spot. Villa Lena may be tucked away in the Tuscan hills but the estate is not far from the beach and many beautiful wild swimming spots. The elegant town of Forte dei Marmi and the relaxed beaches of Cecina are all a short drive away. Or if you’re feeling adventurous you can visit a local hot spring or waterfall! "Forte dei Marmi is a pleasant little town in northern Tuscany overlooking the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Perfect place who loves pottering around high fashion boutiques, Michelin Star restaurants and exclusive beach clubs."
Markets and Festivals
Italy is famous for its bustling markets and festivals celebrating seasonal produce. Lucca and Arezzo offer a rich variety of vintage textiles, clothing and furniture. People come from far and wide to pick up unique finds and exceptionally good value antiques. The famous Palio festival in Siena takes place the first week of July every year. "The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards."
Italian Gardens
Tuscany is home to some of Italy’s most enchanting gardens, from Villa Reale in Lucca to La Foce in the Val d’Orcia, in Southern Tuscany. Or closer to Villa Lena in Florence alongside the world famous Boboli and Bardini gardens in Florence you can also visit the lesser known, but no less exquisite, gardens at Villa Gamberaia and Villa Castello. For Succession TV Series lovers: The cocktail party which kicked off the siblings’ mother’s wedding weekend was filmed at La Foce and is open to the public for guided tours.