by Kelli
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| The Villa Vergiliana is perched beside an ancient Roman amphitheater |
The Villa Vergiliana has hosted the Overlake Latin Ancient Field Studies Program for decades. This year's students enjoyed their time at the Villa immensely, just like all previous Overlake students who have been lucky enough to experience this magical place.
Mina's family has been operating the Villa Vergiliana near Naples for more than 70 years, and the care they have for their visiting scholars was evident the minute we arrived.
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| Mina welcomes Overlake to the Villa |
The Vergilian Society describes the Villa Vergiliana in this way:
For over 50 years the Harry Wilks Study Center at the Villa Vergiliana, a magnificent three-story villa situated at the northwestern corner of the Bay of Naples, has hosted students and academics in this culturally dynamic region. It is sited in extensive grounds within the archaeological park of Cumae adjacent to the Roman amphitheater with many of the guest rooms and salons enjoying spectacular window and balcony views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the site of Cumae. As a Study Center, The Harry Wilks Study Center at the Villa Vergiliana offers the perfect facility for an academic conference or study abroad program.
Villa Vergiliana is the perfect home away from home after busy days exploring the archeological sites of the region. The home-cooked family meals every evening were a true highlight for everyone. We enjoyed time to bond and reflect on our experiences in the Villa each night. Many students hope to return someday during their university studies!
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| Checking out the grounds from the guest rooms |
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| Roommates |
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| Leaving the Villa for our daily explorations |
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| The staircase in the Villa |
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| Common areas |
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| Where we take our coffee and tea after dinner! |
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| The study is filled with fascinating books |
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| A room in the Villa |
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| Hanging out after dinner |
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| View from the roof--Roman ruins, Ischia Island, and the beautiful Mediterranean |
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| Walls of the ruins with a poppy |
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| Frolicking among the ruins and fruit trees |
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| Sunset. Can we just stay here forever? |
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| Still life with Amalfi lemon |
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| Dusk on the patio |
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| Time for homemade dessert! Crostata di fragole. |
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| Ana made our meals and always brought out seconds! |
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| There is always room for dessert. |
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| Kristin created a beautiful entry for the guestbook. It's a tradition! |
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