Origins

The origins of this ancient mansion date back to the mid-19th century at the behest of the Tangassi family, important artists of the famous Volterra alabaster, who decided to build the villa ” le Guadalupe” over an old farmhouse. They chose an exclusive and magical place, surrounded by a unique and fairy-tale Tuscan landscape. It can certainly be said that the Tangassi family created a place that in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature, is a world of its own. 

In the oldest wing of the structure ( the former farmer’s house) there are also three rooms formerly used for guests of the villa : the Yellow Room, the Strawberry Room and the Alcove Room, all of which are harmoniously furnished and enveloping. The rooms over the years have hosted distinguished people, belonging to the world of culture, arts. In fact since 1982 The new and current owner, a famous German-born playwright, together with his partner herself a writer and playwright, have turned the house into a meeting place, for artists and scientists, for curious, interested, creative and visionary people.

In this stimulating place, discussions are held, ideas are developed, projects are born.