I was very fortunate to have Nancy Johnson, a superb photographer from Santa Rosa California, among my guests at Il Colle in April. When I look at her photographs, I re-visit the beauty, peace and excitement of our time together in Tuscany. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing some of your photos with us! […]
I seek out and I’m attracted to cultural experiences and exchanges that keep bringing me back to Tuscany, season after season, year after year. “When I get bored”, I tell people who wonder at my infatuation, “I will explore somewhere else.” It’s been almost 14 years and I’m still drawn to Tuscany. Enjoy the […]
After a long winter, I’m back where I belong, in Poggio Alle Croce at Elettra’s goat farm, a short walk from Il Colle. Spring is in full bloom here. The Lilacs are at their peak and the Wisteria is taking over every bit of real estate it can find. I made the first shopping trip to […]
Though the Olive harvest for 2016 is over, it’s not too early to think about being a part of the Raccolta (harvest) in November 2017. Typically you will receive, among other things, free room and board from your host, in exchange for your help. 1.It is hard and repetitive work. You are not on the […]
