With wonderful views to the Apuan Alps and Carrara hills, the villa of La Vecchia Canonica provides the painter with the precious prospect of glorious, unspoilt Tuscan landscapes.

Perched high on the edge of the village of Cotto, La Vecchia Canonica has been sympathetically restored with all modern conveniences whilst maintaining its traditional regional character.

The villa is set in an acre of terraced and secluded gardens with mature trees and vines. There is also a swimming pool surrounded by shaded terraces where you can enjoy an invigorating dip or relax with a glass of wine and watch the sun sink over the verdant hills.

Vecchia Canonica	Sunset from Cotto	Castle Verrucola

In addition to painting in and around Cotto's old washing places, rustic farm cottages and irresistible domed church, we will also go on painting trips to, for example, the medieval market town of Fivizzano, the private cloistered convent of Il Convento Di Carmine, and the imposing Castle Verrucola.

You will also have the opportunity of going on an excursion to the ancient walled town of Lucca, famed as an historic centre for the arts and architecture, stylish shops and ice cream parlours.

This part of Tuscany is unique in its beauty and is perfect for both the beginner and the accomplished to enjoy the pleasures of painting!

Still Life and Landscape	Cotto	Caskets