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 […]
Hard to believe that Nancy, LeAnn, Mary and Lynda are now back in California and Toby arrived safely in Atlanta. It’s hard to put the experience into words and even photos can’t tell the entire story, but here is my attempt. Enjoy the slideshows! The arrival on April 17 [metaslider id=3434] On our first […]
Pronto Marcella is totally booked for 2017! However, I am taking inquiries for Spring and Fall 2018. Please send me a message if you would like to create your own personal adventure in Tuscany. In the meantime, enjoy the slideshow. I’m looking forward to hosting my groups in April, September and October 2017! [metaslider id=3432] […]
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 […]
As my time in Tuscany draws to a close, I no longer have a long to-do or to-see list. I’m spending these last weeks in the countryside with friends. And as it often happens, when I cease to plan, organise or control, magic takes over and things fall into their rightful places. Yesterday afternoon […]