Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, application of modified bituminous waterproofing membrane and Polyfond Kit Drain, Podere Santa Pia (Castiglioncello Bandini, Tuscany)

Early May, the first intensive rain arrived in Tuscany, draping the landscape in a shimmering veil of silver. The scent of petrichor, that divine perfume of rain meeting earth, enveloped me, infusing the air with a fragrance that spoke of life's infinite possibilities.
I gazed out at the landscape, blurred and transformed by the falling rain. The rolling hills, cloaked in mist, took on an otherworldly allure. The olive groves and vineyards, their emerald hues deepened, seemed to sigh in gratitude for the life-giving elixir that embraced their roots. The vibrant flowers, their colors muted yet no less radiant, whispered secrets of resilience and rebirth. And so, amidst the downpour, I found solace.
But the work in the swimming pool that continued well initially, proceeded with considerable difficulties.

The construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool during the rainy weeks of May. Everything is ready for the final coat of concrete

Construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool during the rainy weeks of May

Construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool during the rainy weeks in May

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, preparations for a final coat of concrete around the pool

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, prepararations for a final coat of concrete around the pool

It continued raining for weeks in May, and work continued not with ease, but eventually everything was ready for a final layer of concrete.[2]

Construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool during the rainy weeks in May.


Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, starting again early in the morning

And so, amidst the downpour, I found solace. The rain washed away the dust of routine and monotony. It invited reflection, an introspective dance with the self. In that moment, as raindrops merged with the shimmering surface of the earth, I understood the interconnectedness of all things. I embraced the transient beauty of the present, knowing that just as the rain would cease, so too would this fleeting moment. And that work on the pool was not the only thing that mattered and could perhaps wait for a while.
Album construction of the swimmig pool at Podere Santa Pia

Reflection of the evening sunset in southern Tuscany on the first sketch of a swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia	Mobile Working Cabin with an extraordinary view, amongst the cypresses and the lush greenery of Podere Santa Pia	A sudden appearance in the garden

The wild garden of Podere Santa Piain the unspoilt landscape of the Tuscan Maremma, offers a more than ideal place for a swimming pool	And early in the morning the first workmen arrived	Podere Santa Pia, early in the morning, the first workmen arrived, silent and with a strange determination they went to work, what for them was a daily act was for us a unique experience

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the warm grey of the concrete, when the formwork has been removed	Constructing our swimming pool, machines getting ready for pouring concrete	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, appliation of modified bituminous waterproofing membrane

The pools’ walls must be carefully waterproofed and protected using epoxy-cement	Construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool during the rainy weeks of May	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the final layer of concrete is finished
The Tuscan Maremma is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful areas in Italy, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, culture and delicious cuisine. Cinigiano is a small town located right in the heart of the Maremma, with a privileged position between the hills and the countryside. Here, you can stay in an authentic and confortable holiday home, plunged in the nature and tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside. Here, amidst the rolling vineyards and sun-kissed olive groves, nature and history intertwine with graceful ease. Podere Santa Pia exudes an aura of tranquil enchantment, a sanctuary where the spirit finds solace in the simplicity of life's The most beautiful holiday houses in the Tuscan Maremma \| Podere Santa Pia


Podere Santa Pia, con una vista indimenticabile sulla Maremma Toscana. Nella suggestiva cornice del valle d'Ombrone, nei pressi di Montalcino, questa magnifica podere è situata in ottima posizione e gode dello splendido panorama sulla Maremma, fino al mare e l'isola Montecristo


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

[1] Photo by Rein Ergo © All rights reserved