CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Garden seat A U-shaped outdoor bench seat is made from recycled broken bricks and covered with green outdoor fabric. In good
health Food and cooking is extremely important to the Piazza family, who produce 80 per cent of their own food. And, relax A hammock purchased during a trip
to India swings within the verdant garden and offers the perfect spot to relax in the dappled sunlight. Baker’s delight Nicoletta’s happy place, preparing food at
the recycled timber table in her kitchen, which has been painted a vibrant cerulean blue, “the colour of depth”. Well preserved Bottles of homemade kombucha
and jars of sauerkraut and kimchi line the pantry shelves and are sold to guests and at markets. Family heirloom A cowhide rug once owned by Nicoletta’s
mother connects the two communal areas, where guests can enjoy thematic dinners or attend workshops. Child’s play The old tractor, rescued from the
garbage, is popular with young visitors to the property. Scenic space The wraparound verandah offers views of the valley and ancient chestnut tree forest. A
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