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Winners of the 2010 Photo Contest
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While we planned to have only one winner, there were so many wonderful photos submitted that we added winners for Best Caption and three of the Most Memorable Moments. The winners of these categories receive a $300 voucher. All vouchers may be used toward any Parker rental home for a rental completed by May 31, 2012. Many thanks to all our contestants and congrats to our winners! A heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the contest. Scrolling through this gallery of photos, leaves everyone with a "feel good" vibe. Whether it's the fun-filled images that bring a smile to your face or the reflective moments that create a much needed sense of peace and calm, everyone can relate to your special moments caught on camera. Thanks again for sharing them. |
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Best Caption
"Move over Martha, the Philly girls are in the cucina - pasta for everyone - mangia!" by M. Walsh at La Cantina.
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Memorable Villa Moment
"Meghan and her new Italian doll with a chocolate gelato stain on his cheek" by S.V. Hanley at Stella del Chianti.
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Memorable Villa Moment
"Do Not Disturb - Tuscan Dream in Progress" by R. Cobb at Villa Rivaio.
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Memorable Villa Moment
"Who says turning 50 is such a bad thing, especially when you are in Tuscany" by T. Portolese at Villa Falco Nero.
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2010 Participants
"Early Morning Sunrise on the Way to Orvieto From Villa Mirabella" Submitted by C. Battaglia
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"Playing Bocce at Villa Mirabella" Submitted by C. Battaglia
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"Good Friends, Good Wine & Good Times" Submitted by P. & D. Tetrault. "My wife, Donna, and I stayed at Cottage Petra in Tuscany. We rented the villa with two very good friends of ours. One of our favorite times was staying at the villa enjoying a great dinner that was prepared by a chef from Siena. The dinner was arranged through Parker Villas and we thoroughly enjoyed it with wine and olive oil provided by the villa." — P. & D. Tetrault
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"Garden Party" Submitted by L. Sullivan
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"Candlelight Dinner at Porta Sabina" Submitted by L. Sullivan
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"A Warm September Toast on Calliope's Deck" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"Relaxed & Happy at Calliope" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"We Enjoyed Ourselves Surrounded by Italy’s Beauty" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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Submitted by T. Pierce
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"Cousins in the Tuscan Sun" Submitted by T. Pierce
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"Good to the Last Drop" Submitted by T. Pierce
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"Birthday Finale" Thursday night was the night we celebrated my 50th birthday. Again, the girls did a number... I got kisses from all of them and gifts that will be incredible memories forever. We think of our time in Italy everyday and can't wait to return. We're seriously thinking of retiring there. Submitted by T. Pierce
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"Under the Tuscan Sun" These are shots of our favorite time of the day. Watching the sunset with Cinciano wine was magical and still feels like a fantasy to all of us. Submitted by T. Pierce
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Submitted by T. Pierce
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"A Good Time Was Had By All" Wednesday night dinner was a surprise to honor my partner Brandt who paid for the villa and invited 13 of our friends to join us for the week. He enjoys wearing bow ties so the girls all got him bow ties. They wrote a poem and performed it with choreography after dinner (Brandt is a retired Broadway dancer/actor). A fabulous dinner for sure. Submitted by T. Pierce
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"Tender Daddy Daughter Moment" by L. Scavo
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"Night View from Capitano" by L. Scavo
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"Staying at a Parker Villa Takes Recovery to a Higher Level" by M. White
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"An Outside Room with a Definite View" by M. White
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"Medieval Mass Production" Submitted by D. Cohen
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"That's a Lot of Dough!" Submitted by D. Cohen
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"Where's My Pizza?" Submitted by D. Cohen
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"Freshly Baked — Art From the Oven" Submitted by D. Cohen
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"The Outdoor Reading Room at Villa Tramonto" Submitted by D. Cohen
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"Tanning Under the Tuscan Sun" Submitted by D. Cohen
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Submitted by C. Shoukas
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Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"Sipping Wine by the Fireplace" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"A Happy Chef is a Darn Good Sign" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"Awaiting the Chef's Return" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"The Kitchen Staff Takes a Break" Submitted by C. Shoukas
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"Do Not Disturb — Tuscan Dream in Progress" Submitted by R. Cobb
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"Poolside Smiles at Villa Rivaio" Submitted by R. Cobb
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"Across the Far Horizon" Submitted by R. Cobb
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"Cooking with Bernadette" by S. & D. Nelson We stayed at L'Affresco outside Siena (Asciano) and absolutely loved it. — S. & D. Nelson
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"Festa!" by S. & D. Nelson "At the table on our outdoor patio eating the wonderful food we learned to prepare in our cooking class arranged for us by the owners." — S. & D. Nelson
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"Dining Al-Fresco in the Garden" Submitted by T. Jamrogowicz
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"The first one shows my three kids watching the sunset on the hill of our villa in Castellina in Chianti." Submitted by C. Pazienza
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"If that wasn’t beautiful enough, then how about the second one showing the view during the sunrise in the morning from our villa. There are no kids in this one, because the quiet beauty of the sun rising over the vineyard was pretty relaxing with a cup of espresso." Submitted by C. Pazienza
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"The North Jersey Chapter of the American Wine Society display their awards at Villa Falco Nero" Submitted by T. & J. Castronovo
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"Great Wine, Food & Fellowship" Submitted by T. & J. Castronovo
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"A Toast to Happiness" Submitted by T. & J. Castronovo
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"The North Jersey Chapter of the American Wine Society makes Villa Falco Nero their home base in Italy" Submitted by T. & J. Castronovo
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"Kick back, relax and enjoy the views with just a little more vino" Submitted by T. & J. Castronovo
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"Just 'gotta have fun' when under the Tuscan Sun" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Our room with a view" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Dukes of the Manor" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Who says turning 50 is such a bad thing, especially when you are in Tuscany" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Friends for a lifetime, who says family means blood" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Look Nonna, we can make pasta too - but of course, not as good as you!!!" Submitted by T. Portolese
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"Overlooking the Vineyards" Submitted by S. Truby
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"The View of Summer Splendor" Submitted by S. Truby
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"Contemplation" Submitted by S. Truby
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"On the Road to the Villa" Submitted by S. Truby
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"Annie on the Steps to Diamante" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Sea of Tranquility" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Best Friends on Diamante's Terrace" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Views from the Terrace" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Classic Beauty" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Susan's at the Door" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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"Stepping Out" Submitted by S. Ulatoski
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Photo with double rainbow taken after a gentle evening rainfall at La Cantina, entitled "Under the Tuscan Rainbow" Submitted by M. Walsh
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"Move over Martha, the Philly girls are in the cucina - pasta for everyone - mangia!" Submitted by M. Walsh
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"Grandpa and his girls share a treasured moment in Tuscany" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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"Can't get enough of the view!" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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"La Famiglia! Our family of 8 celebrating Mom & Dad's 45th Anniversary in Tuscany" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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"We're in love... with the view!" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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Meghan and her new Italian doll with a chocolate gelato stain on his cheek" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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"Ashlin, age 7, already dreaming of a return trip" Submitted by S.V. Hanley
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"We had a wonderful time in Montefollonico at Casa Galante!" by E. Woodoff
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"Toasting a Furry Tuscan Passerby" by E. Woodoff
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Submitted by D. Robathon
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Submitted by A. Engel & A. Gluck
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Submitted by Schruers & Boyd families
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Submitted by Schruers & Boyd families
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Submitted by Schruers & Boyd families
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