The stone house under its pergola, in morning sun
A table laid for dinner under the glass pergola, with the hills beyond
Evening sun on the fireplace in the sitting room
The studio, with an easel and a painting in progress
The stone lily pond in the garden
An easel set up on the path among the trees

the front terrace

a short note from your host

Montecorboli is our home in Tuscany, and we built it by hand. For the last four years I have been getting it ready for guests.

Painting, cooking and hosting are what I'm good at and what I've made a living from. Here they're all in one place. It's ready enough to start, and it will keep growing.

A table laid for dinner under the pergola

Eat

I cook for guests at agriturismos nearby, and at our own table.

If you're staying at an agriturismo nearby, I can come and cook for you as your private chef. Tell me where you're staying and I'll let you know if I can come to you.

Or come to Montecorboli: I make lunch for organised cycling and walking tours, and small private dinners for groups.

My menus will be here shortly. In the meantime, ask me and I'll send you the current one.

Evening sun on the fireplace in the sitting room

Stay

For people who love the outdoors, art, books and good food.

We have two spare double bedrooms for B&B guests. For one or two months a year, you can rent the whole house as a holiday rental.

Ask me about dates.

The stone house under its pergola, in morning sun

Host

Bring your group to Montecorboli. Small private dinners, and possibly jazz evenings: sign up to the newsletter below to hear about them.

The house can also be hired for events, either hands-off or with me catering. A covered outdoor area is planned.

Ask me about it.

The studio, with an easel and a painting in progress

Art

Paintings can be seen and bought here.

I also run painting retreats. For residencies, which are coming soon, artists stay at an agriturismo nearby that I organise. They work and clean their brushes in the studio here, then have dinner and unwind at Montecorboli.

paintings

enquire

Say hello.

Tell me what you're interested in and I'll get back to you.