With a maximum capacity of sixteen persons, the Liguria Study Center provides an intimate setting for artistic and scholarly work. The Center is comprised of three separate properties: Villa dei Pini, Villa Orbiana, and Villa Rincon. Villa dei Pini is located close to the Via Aurelia, which follows the traces of the ancient road built by the Romans to connect their capital to Ventimiglia and France. The property features a mature Genoese garden, shaded by pine trees, that drops steeply to the rocky shore of the Mediterranean. Villa Orbiana and Villa Rincon are situated further up the foot of the Apennines in an olive grove, approximately a five-minute walk from Villa dei Pini. Each of the villas contains private living quarters, studios equipped with computers, and common rooms. While surrounded by a bustling semi-urban environment, the villas and their gardens offer an oasis of calm, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Ligurian coastline — an inspiring setting that has proven to be a powerful stimulant for reflection and creativity.
The buildings of the Liguria Study Center are relatively old and unfortunately cannot be brought into accordance with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In addition, the Center is located in a hilly region of Italy. In particular, passage through the gardens and the route from Villa dei Pini up to Villa Orbiana and Villa Rincon require negotiating relatively steep inclines. Persons who have difficulty walking in such conditions will not be able to take advantage of all that the Center offers.
