As the sun slips behind the spires of Casole d’Elsa, the infinity pool mirrors an evening sky alive with a thousand hues from orange to deep purple. For those that love Tuscany, it is for the ever-changing light and soaring clouds that cast a magical spell over the pastoral landscape. Overlooking a verdant valley from a secluded hillside is Casale San Damiano, a villa created in the classic Tuscan tradition.

Casale San Damiano is a four and one half bath villa with dramatic views across a sweeping meadow of mustard that blooms a vibrant yellow each spring and gives way to summer wheat. The hillside towns of Mensano and Casole d’Elsa rise in the distance. The property is exceptionally private, save for abundant pheasant, deer and rabbit. From the villa, it is a comfortable stroll along the meadow and to the Castello di Casole hotel for a morning espresso, a lunch on the terrace or spa treatment. The private hiking, biking and horseback riding trails that weave through the estate are accessed in the forest in front of San Damiano.