The Garden Toscana Resort, located in San Vincenzo (Livorno), on the Etruscan Coast, announces its collaboration with the Società Parchi Val di Cornia.
Experimental archaeology workshops
The aim of the collaboration is to boost awareness of the historical, natural and cultural heritage of the Etruscan civilization. Parchi Val di Cornia is responsible for the cultural, environmental, and tourist enhancement of the parks and museums that include the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia and the Archaeological Museum of Piombino. Starting in June, and for the entire summer, guests of the Garden Toscana Resort - Italy's largest garden village - will be able to enjoy experimental archaeology workshops in the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park.
Introducing guests to an ancient civlization
"The collaboration with Garden Toscana,- says Mauro Tognoli, CEO of the Società Parchi Val di Cornia, -is part of the broader development and expansion of the Società Parchi's activities. We believe we can boost visitor numbers to our sites.” The aim of the collaboration is to introduce the resort's guests to the world of this ancient civilization that, with its traditions and techniques, inhabited this area of Tuscany for centuries, says Luca Tonelli, general manager of the Garden Toscana Resort. 
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Children can become potters for a day
The workshops will allow children to become "potters for a day,” approaching the different techniques of working with ceramics and learning how to model clay using the ancient "colombino" technique. There is also a writers’ workshop to discover the most interesting aspects of the alphabet and learn how to write their own name in Etruscan as well as trying their hand at using ancient techniques to make an amulet. Resort guests will be able to access the archaeological sites and museums managed by Parchi Val di Cornia thanks to a special promotion and will be able to purchase entrance tickets for the various experiences directly at the hotel.
