I left Florence in late November of 2019, expecting to return in the summer to spend time in the Vallembrosa forest with Cristina to learn how she makes her natural remedies. Of course, that was not to be, due to the Pandemic. It is now 2022 and I am in Italy for the first time. […]
In the small village of Paterno, we meet Cristina, Luca and Babo Antonio. Cristina has prepared a feast for us: antipasti consisting of three kinds of tapenade, two kinds of Polenta, beans with homemade cinghiale sausages, mixed vegetables and a sunny desert. When we arrive at Anna’s Bed and Breakfast, Casa Thiele we are amazed […]
Our home at Agriturismo Il Colle, in Poggio Alla Croce. We stay here for two reasons, one is the setting. [metaslider id=4263] Our country house has five bedrooms, three bathrooms with a complete kitchen, dining room and living room. [metaslider id=4261] And the other reason we stay here is Giovanni, our host […]
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! […]
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] […]