VILLA PIEVE - Corciano, Italy
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| The back courtyard |
Built on a small hill below the beautiful town of Corciano in Umbria, Italy, it is located about ten or fifteen minutes by car from the town of Perugia and about the same distance to Lago di Trasimeno (Lake Trasimeno).
The main house was built in stages from the 13th to the 19th century. It belonged to the noble Montesperelli family. A castle dating back to the year 1000 is situated within a stones throw of the Villa. A chapel built in the 19th century is the heart of it all with the house having been built over it, and to this day is a place of serenity and prayer. The chapel was decorated by the painter Giappesi. The entrance was made of terracotta by the sculptor Angelo Biscarini. From the property there are incredible views in every direction, including small hilltop towns, churches, vineyards, olive groves, wheat farms, and castles. This is the fantasy of Italy come true.
Villa Pieve is a place for many reasons and occasions.
Villa Pieve is primarily an International School for artists but also offers many different programs throughout the year from cooking to spiritualism, art to chemistry, music to photography and the list goes on. One of the special programs is residency for artists, affording a place to stop and quiet the mind, soul and spirit permitting artistic expression to flow freely.
With meeting rooms, classrooms, a performance hall, a chemistry lab, the chapel, outdoor gardens, bar and grill, a children's play area and a multi-acre park there is something for everyone. The Villa has 25 spacious rooms, each with antiques, unusually large bathrooms and comfortable beds.
The views provide vistas of the gorgeous countryside or the beautiful grounds of Villa Pieve. WiFi is available throughout the compound so you can stay connected.
There is also a traditional dining room for meals prepared daily by villa staff. Thankfully for us Americans there is air-conditioning for relief from those warm Italian summers. The main house is filled with antiquities so the presence of the nobles that once walked the halls permeates the space.
Villa Pieve, is not just an art school for foreigners, it is also a place to hold parties, conferences, concerts, retreats and weddings. With a plethora of wonderful sites on the property for outdoor weddings and the 14th century chapel, couples can have the ceremony of their dreams. There are also bikes for guests to explore the astonishing countryside.
Villa Pieve, is not just an art school for foreigners, it is also a place to hold parties, conferences, concerts, retreats and weddings. With a plethora of wonderful sites on the property for outdoor weddings and the 14th century chapel, couples can have the ceremony of their dreams. There are also bikes for guests to explore the astonishing countryside.
The Vasta family operates the house, compound, and school. They are kind, generous and welcoming. Michele Vasta is the founder and president of the company operating Villa Pieve and its school. His daughter Rossella Vasta, the director of the Pieve International school, an important and world renowned artist, mentor, and teacher who is involved with the "Knights of Saint Francis" giving much of her efforts to bring peace to the world, attention to the poor and spiritual guidance. One of her recent endeavors was the "Table of Silence," an inspiring global effort to enlighten the world toward peace through art ( www.tableofsilence.com ).
Michele Vasta's sons are also involved in the business and school. Filippo Vasta, the business consultant to the operation; Davide Vasta, a renowned video-maker and communication expert, he teaches at the Academy of Fine Art, the University for Foreigners in Perugia and Pieve school; and Angelo Vasta, currently residing in Milwaukee, teaches at Cardinal Stritch University organizing tourist programs for the property.
This is not just a hotel or conference center, but a unique place where a family lives the life many dream of. One can rest, relax, sit in the soaking pool or garden enjoying a glass of prosecco with some antipasti LivingLifesBest and La Dolce Vita.
Michele Vasta's sons are also involved in the business and school. Filippo Vasta, the business consultant to the operation; Davide Vasta, a renowned video-maker and communication expert, he teaches at the Academy of Fine Art, the University for Foreigners in Perugia and Pieve school; and Angelo Vasta, currently residing in Milwaukee, teaches at Cardinal Stritch University organizing tourist programs for the property.
This is not just a hotel or conference center, but a unique place where a family lives the life many dream of. One can rest, relax, sit in the soaking pool or garden enjoying a glass of prosecco with some antipasti LivingLifesBest and La Dolce Vita.
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| The side garden |
The morning light at Villa Pieve is magical and warm. You can smell the earth waking up.
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| Castello Pieve |
The views at sunset turn the sky deep blue and the buildings gold.
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| The front at sunset
If you have students you want to participate in the school's programs, have an event to plan or need a place to stay in the beautiful countryside of Umbria, you can contact the staff of Villa Pieve: amministrazione@pieve.com
http://www.pieveschool.com
Villa Pieve
Loc. Pieve del Vescovo,Via Bonciari 126 A
06073 Corciano – |
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