long list of appointments for dante alighieri’s 700 years celebrations during this year2021 and even gargonza in the scenes!
In these days there has been a shooting for a documentary for the Italian National Broadcast RAI, to analyse the figure of Dante Alighieri and its relevance for our contemporary life and society.
Read MoreA typical gathering of family of farmers
#peopleofgargonza this picture from the beginning of the twentieth century and is a typical gathering of family of farmers. They are located in the room next to where reception office is today and where 100 years ago, the farm administration would collect wheat to divide it among the various farmers of the estate. In the
Read MoreWe present Aldo Micheli, our prime mason of Gargonza since 1960
Unfortunately we cannot show you photos of our guests arriving, exquisite food that comes out of our kitchen or fancy table settings. However, this gives us the great opportunity to tell you about the stories of the former inhabitants of Gargonza which can be of great help during these uncertain times rediscovering their enthusiasm.
Read MoreHospitality tradition for almost 150 years…
Hospitality tradition for almost 150 years…while waiting for 2021, for the 700 years from the death of Dante Alighieri the famous italian poet who visited Gargonza in 1304. We like to remember the Marquis Bardo Corsi Salviati, the last descendant of the Corsi family who, thanks to the marriage of his daughter Francesca, passed the
Read MoreThe Tuscan Contessa – Dinah Jefferies
Dinah Jefferies The Tuscan Contessa Penguin Books ed. Several months ago we had the pleasure to have with us in Gargonza the writer Dinah Jefferies. Dinah was with us a few days and found inspiration within the walls of the of Gargonza for her last novel, The Tuscan Contessa; no wonder the name perhaps! The
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