Driving up the road to Spannocchia is like driving back in time and slowing the pace of your life at least in half. This 1100 hectacres was intended as an artist retreat at one point in its history and still is among other things. It is rustic and filled with a rich history that is deeply connected to the earth. There is a reverence here for growing and cultivating the food that comprises Italian cuisine that many of us love some much.
As a plein air painter it is a dream come true. Everywhere you look there is a compelling view to paint. Having had little sleep and arriving in the afternoon I did an quick painting of the grounds in front of Spannocchia.
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