Terre di Nano, Località Nano, Monticchiello, Pienza, Italy; 39-0578-755265; terredinano.com. There are three rooms, two apartments, and three houses, including the


Liberate your inner cellini in Tuscany's Val d'orcia. "My ancestors," wrote the sculptor, "lived like little lords in retirement." So can youenjoy all the fruits of these hills with none of the heavy lifting. This agriturismo estate near Siena delivers not just olive oil and wines from the groves and vineyards of the surrounding valley but also a harvest of history, beauty, and serenity. The Val d'Orcia has been immortalized by Sienese artists, and among its picturesque villages is Pienza, created by Pope Pius II in 1462 as the "ideal" Renaissance town. In fact, the entire valley (about the size of Corfu) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Why? For a truly delightful reason: It has inspired images of "landscapes where people are depicted as living in harmony with nature." Lucky little lords, indeed.