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Villa La Foce

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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About Villa La Foce

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.

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.

Exclusive use of Villa La Foce (12 bedrooms, 24 guests)
Option to include estate farmhouses (up to 65 total guests)
Complete access to Cecil Pinsent gardens
The Grand Gallery for dining and celebrations
The Limonaia for after-parties
All villa reception rooms and terraces
12-meter swimming pool and grounds
Music room with grand piano
Library and all common spaces
2,000 acres of private estate grounds
Wedding planning and coordination team
Setup and breakdown in all spaces
Garden ceremony sites including famous pergola
Late celebrations (midnight outdoors, 2am indoors)
Complete privacy across entire estate

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

Exclusive wedding planning and coordination
Ceremony setup in gardens or villa spaces
Gourmet catering using estate produce
Wine pairings from Montepulciano and Montalcino
Estate-grown olive oil and vegetables
Garden tours led by estate staff
Floral design for events
Music and entertainment coordination
Photography throughout 2,000-acre estate
Village excursions to Pienza and Montepulciano
Wine tasting experiences
Hiking trails across estate grounds
Children's activities and play areas
Backup ceremony spaces for weather
Late-night celebrations (midnight outdoor, 2am indoor)

Location

Easily accessible from major cities and international airports

Address

Strada della Vittoria 61, 53042 Chianciano Terme, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Travel Times

Pienza
15 km / 20 min
Montepulciano
20 km / 25 min
Montalcino
30 km / 35 min
Siena
70 km / 1h
Florence
120 km / 1h30
Florence Airport (Peretola)
130 km / 1h30
Pisa International Airport
180 km / 2h
Rome Fiumicino Airport
180 km / 2h15
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about hosting your event at Villa La Foce

What is the maximum wedding capacity?

The Grand Gallery accommodates up to 220 seated guests for dinner, while the gardens can host 140 for outdoor dining. Cocktail receptions can welcome up to 250 guests across the various terraces and garden spaces.

How many guests can stay on the estate?

The main villa accommodates 24 guests in 12 ensuite bedrooms. Including the estate's farmhouses and apartments, you can host up to 65 overnight guests across the property for multi-day celebrations.

Can we have a ceremony in the famous gardens?

Absolutely. Most couples choose the iconic pergola at the garden's lower terrace, where Cecil Pinsent's geometric design frames views across all of Val d'Orcia. Other ceremony options include various garden terraces, each offering its own perspective on the landscape.

Is exclusive use required?

Yes, Villa La Foce operates on an exclusive-use basis for weddings, ensuring complete privacy across the estate and gardens.

What makes the gardens so special?

They're considered masterworks of 20th-century landscape design, created by renowned English architect Cecil Pinsent for Iris and Antonio Origo. The gardens blend formal Italian geometry with the natural Tuscan landscape in ways that influenced garden design worldwide. They're also simply stunning to experience and photograph.

Can we celebrate late into the evening?

Yes, outdoor music is permitted until midnight, and celebrations in the Limonaia or villa spaces can continue until 2am—generous timing for a rural Tuscan location.

What about catering?

While the estate doesn't have its own restaurant, they work with excellent Tuscan caterers who create menus featuring the estate's olive oil, produce from the gardens, and wines from nearby Montepulciano and Montalcino. The farm-to-table philosophy feels natural here.

Why is Val d'Orcia significant?

Val d'Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protected for its extraordinary beauty and the way it represents ideal Renaissance landscape planning. Those classic Tuscan views—rolling hills, perfect cypress rows, golden fields, isolated farmhouses—this is where that postcard perfection is real and protected forever.

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