Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.
House & Garden tours and events
From great historical gardens to the private oases of garden designers and homeowners, our house and garden tours offer an escape from the urban environment. The focus spans classical forms of domestic architecture, where country houses, villas and private gardens act as places of refuge, freedom and self-expression, to brilliant modern public spaces, designed to keep the preoccupations of the city at a distance.
We offer the chance to explore every aspect of the garden and its environs, from great Renaissance creations in Italy and France to the cultural traditions of Japan’s exquisite temple gardens; from famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, to the wild flora of Portugal and the allure of Tuscany. Privileged access is a feature, with contributions from garden designers, homeowners and head gardeners.
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An astonishing array of highly fascinating sites were included. "
Dark Age Brilliance - Late Antique and Pre-Romanesque
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Great choice of museums to visit. I think we got a genuine flavour of the vibrant art scene in Texas that might be a surprise for many art enthusiasts. "
Art in Texas - Outstanding collections in city and desert
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It was a great opportunity to hear the three operas together and well worth the trip. "
Welsh National Opera - Peter Grimes, The Marriage of Figaro
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The lecturer's humour and relaxed manner, his beautifully clear enunciation and passion and knowledge of Titian and the other medieval and renaissance painters made it a real pleasure to absorb so much history, politics and art and architectural knowledge. "
The Venetian Hills - Renaissance art in the foothills of the Dolomites
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Outstanding: Marc thoroughly engaged us with his enthusiasm and knowledge and wonderfully gentle delivery – we very much look forward to travelling with him again. "
Gastronomic Friuli-Venezia Giulia - Superb food and wine in Italy’s less frequented north east