I’ve rented a villa in Lucca, Italy for the month of May 2027 to celebrate the start of the next decade of my life.
Please join me for a few days, a week, whatever your schedule allows.
One month, one villa, zero rush.
One month, one villa, zero rush.
Why Italy
Ciao a tutti!
When I was 22, I spent five magical weeks in Tuscany eating everything, enjoying wine, perusing the art, and wandering into every church and piazza that crossed my path. I left a piece of my heart there, and I’ve been meaning to go collect it ever since.
Now, as I turn 40, there’s only one way I want to celebrate: going back. I’m renting a villa in Lucca and inviting the people who have walked alongside me through life. You’re here because you’ve made my journey richer, and I can’t imagine marking this milestone without you.
Come for il dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing. I’ll plan one excursion a week. Beyond that, the only agenda is long lunches, longer dinners, and whatever sounds good that day. Sleep in, wander off, nap in the sun, sit by the pool or stay up too late with a glass of wine and the people you love.
I’m so excited to spend this time with you.
Ci vediamo in Italia!
Elizabeth
Sun & Cypress, the villa
Our home for the month is a restored villa in the Brancoli hills, a short drive outside Lucca. A main house and a separate guesthouse give everyone room.
Most of the day happens outdoors. Meals are served on a terrace under a grape arbor, there are old trees to sit beneath, and a private heated pool sits on a grassy terrace overlooking the valley. Inside you'll find Tuscan character, bright art and a modern kitchen.
Villa details:
Sleeps 12
7 bedrooms, 9 beds, 6½ bathrooms
Main house plus guesthouse
Private heated pool
Parking for 2 cars
Things to know
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Where is Lucca?
Lucca is in the northern part of Tuscany. With vistas of rolling hills and easy access to the seaside, its a perfect location for exploring.
The villa is about 20 minutes north of Lucca, with bus access easily accessible to the city center.
Learn more about Lucca @ https://www.italia.it/en/tuscany/lucca/guide-history-facts
Areas by Lucca:
Pisa airport (PSA) 45 min
Florence airport (FLR) 1 hr 15 min
Cinque Terre (La Spezia) 1 hr 15 min
Bologna 2 hr (or about 1 hr 30 min by train from Lucca)
Rome airport (FCO) 3 hr 30 min (or about 3 hr by train from Florence)
What will this cost me?
I'm covering the villa, one group outing a week, and one chef-cooked dinner a week.
You cover everything else:
flights
getting around
food and wine while at the villa (I’ll provide basics)
meals out
extra excursions
souvenirs
travel insurance
anything else you’d like to enjoy
What’s there to do at the villa?
The villa is nestled in the hills above Lucca, on a road that is very friendly to walking and biking. Additionally, there is a pool at the house that will be available for use throughout the month.
Otherwise, the goal is to take a break from regular life and relax. No real plans outside of one field trip and chef prepared dinner a week. You’ll have the ability to spend the time how you’d like, a day by the pool, a pop into Lucca to shop, a trip up to one of the castle ruins up north, its all up to you.
RSVP
Fill out the form by January 7, 2027 to let me know if I’ll see you in Italy. Please include the number of people in your party, children are welcome!
I’ll be in touch mid January 2027 to confirm your dates.