I want you to experience the Umbria I have come to know and love in over forty years here on the land, just outside Assisi. Live Umbria, “Italy’s green heart,” from the…
The last – and only time – we turned our own grapes into wine was in 1975, our first year on the land in Umbria. The land and farmhouse had been abandoned…
Sunday’s salad was a special one. The radicchio and salad greens came right from the garden and even though early November, I washed them outside in a warm and buttery sun. I…
Another wondrous day in Perugia..and then on to Deruta for lunch with farm friend, Giuseppa. Mark and Susan from Hong Kong remained captivated today by Giuseppa..and her cooking. Can’t you feel our…
I’ve decided it’s time to offer more than just Umbrian hilltown guided tours. After all, my love for Umbria is tied to the land as well as to the art and history.…
Sarah and Bob, glad you stayed in our countryside apartment, Casa Nuova, taking home to Seattle “unforgettable memories” as you wrote to us: “So many unforgettable memories to treasure: the bounty of…
“What can we say? Your hospitality, your love, passion and knowledge of Umbria has made our stay in Assisi the experience of a lifetime! From the bottom of our 12 hearts, we…
Little Claire, thanks so much for your note: “…your place is the best place in Italy… I am glad I came here because since you live in Italy, now I like it.…
To fully experience Umbria, “Italy’s green heart,” you’ll have to connect with the people. Meet our rural neighbors, those most directly connected to our Umbrian land. Each one, a “national” (as well…
Sharing Assisi and Umbria with each and every apartment guest brings joy. The joy is compounded when I read notes like the ones from Kaye: “Anne, you made cooking a meal an…