Following are excerpts from letters written to us by our guests after their time with us. Click on any guest name, and you will see the complete letter, as well as a photograph of the actual letter they wrote us.
"Thank you for an absolutely wonderful week -- the cooking classes, the excursions, the activities, our guides, chefs, drivers, helpers were all fantastic"
"...we'd like to thank you both for welcoming us into your home. You were gracious, attentive & entertaining! We look forward to continuing our new friendships..."
"The people you have gathered, the experiences you've organized, the variety you offer... nothing compares to the ease, friendliness and grace that you offer by sharing your home and family"
"Being of Italian heritage on both side of my family, it helped explain and reinforce the "giving spirit" over and over again as we interfaced with Sara, Rita, Silvia, and all your wonderful staff"
"we feel like we are leaving family" ... "this past week was so much more than we ever expected" ... "Thank you for making this vacation absolutely wonderful"
"Your hospitality and open-hearted friendship have made this an unforgettable (too short) week" ... "I (we) could go on and on, but I'll start crying. I hate when camp is over!"
"You have opened up your town, your home, your friends and your family to us, which has enabled us to experience Italy and Italian life in a way that those on the big bus tours will never be able to..."
"Pat and I can't begin to thank you for the many, many, selfless things you did for us. Your business is truly founded on family and friendship not customer or client."
"The warmth, generosity, hospitality and adventures were indescribable. To capture the feeling with words is impossilbe. Mi Familia that extends across the continent. It was a brilliant experience that we cannot wait to reminisce over."
"you have truly captured the essence of travel. It is not about seeing the sights. Rather it is about experiencing the people, culture and living of the people. Your trip encapsulates the Italian experience."
"I had a feeling this would be a friendly, cozy vacation but I didn't foresee the true feeling of family which I felt right away." .. "Thank you for the most amazing vacation I have ever experienced."
"I have been walking around all week with a stupid grin on my face when I think about the things that happened last week! Because there were so many, the grin is stuck on my face!"
"Words describing the week on the web site made the week sound fantastic - BUT - they did not adequately describe our experience! An amazing experience!."
"The only reason the prospect of leaving this place doesn't sadden me today is that I am quite certain I will not fit into my jeans after a few more days. The food is just too good."