Evening light at the pool in Podere Santa Pia, Castiglioncello Bandini, Cinigiano, Tuscany

The lush greenery that surrounds the pool is getting darker. But the fading light and long shadows bring the vibrant Tuscan hillside to life. Sloping vineyards and highlighted cypress trees capture the essence of Tuscany.

Sunrise with cypress trees and crescent moon over road in San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany

Sunset with cypress trees and crescent moon over road in the Val d'Orcia[2]

As the sun descended behind the cypress trees in southern Tuscany, their slender silhouettes stretched across the landscape, casting long, elegant shadows that whispered of secrets hidden in the folds of time, inviting me to wander deeper into the embrace of the Tuscan twilight.



Early morning light at the private swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia	A bigger splash in swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia, southern Tuscany	A bigger splash in the pool, Podere Santa Pia, Castiglioncello Bandini, Cinigiano, Tuscany

Early morning light at the private swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia [3]	A private pool in Podere Santa Pia, Castiglioncello Bandini, Cinigiano, Tuscany	Afternoon light at the private pool at Podere Santa Pia, with the elegant EMU garden furniture

Vista sulla campagna maremmana, paese etrusco	Panoramic view from Santa Pia on the Tuscan Maremma, seen from Santa Pia	The appealing clearness of Podere SantaPia in a mild winter landscape


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[1] Photo by Traveling Guide © All rights reserved [2] Photo by Diana Robinson , licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. [3] EMU's Star garden chair and garden table was originally designed for Starbucks, hence the name Star. The company's journey began in the small town of Marsciano, located in the heart of Italy's Umbria region. The Biscarini brothers had a vision of creating high-quality, stylish outdoor furniture that could withstand the rigors of nature while providing comfort and aesthetic appeal. Their dedication to excellence and a strong passion for design fueled the growth of EMU into a global brand. One of EMU's key breakthroughs was the pioneering use of metal in garden furniture, particularly wrought iron. This material offered not only durability but also a unique elegance that set EMU apart in the market. Over the decades, the company continued to innovate, incorporating new materials such as aluminum and steel, as well as advanced production techniques to ensure their furniture remained at the forefront of the industry. Website Emu \| Garden outside furniture