Hi again, future European homeowner!
There was a time when maps had blank spaces - territories marked simply as Terra Incognita. Today, every inch of the globe is satellite-mapped and street-viewed.
But seeing a place on a screen isn't the same as understanding it. True exploration today isn't about finding new land; it’s about finding new depth. It is about looking at a city you think you know and realizing you have only scratched the surface.
Take Venice, for instance.
Venice shouldn't exist.
It began as a desperate flight into the swamps to escape Attila the Hun. Yet, it evolved into a 1,000-year republic and the most beautiful city on earth.
This May, join Evan and James to walk through that history where it happened.
Tim joined this team for their Rome retreat last year and absolutely loved the depth of the experience - it was an immersion into the city's soul, not just a sightseeing tour.
Now, the same team is bringing that same historical rigor to Venice (May 25–29).
You will explore the values that built the empire - visiting the ancient Arsenal shipyards, the first settlements, and dining in historic palazzos.
Note: If you prefer philosophy to history, the team is also hosting a separate retreat in Bergamo (May 4–8). This trip focuses on Josef Pieper’s book Leisure: The Basis of Culture, mixing seminar discussions with fine dining and the hidden gems of the Lombard pre-Alps.
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In that spirit of discovery, we have curated some properties that reward a closer look. From a hidden garden in France that rivals a royal estate to an apartment tucked inside the walls of a medieval castle, these are homes for those who refuse to settle for the ordinary.
Here is what we found.
