You are exactly where you want to be
We are Gaby, Sam and Stefan. Since 2025 we are building our 5-hectares homestead on a hill in Ripatransone, Le Marche.
When we discovered our little land, we probably already visited over 100 Italian properties in Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Then, one day, we decided to fly to the other side of the Sibillini mountain range. We arrived arrived at Ancona airport and instantly fell in love with the region, previously unknown to us.
Our hill in Ripa was abandoned for years and fully overgrown – but all we see is its intense potential. Thus, at the age of 50, we decided to learn Italian and become farmers.
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Italy’s best sunset (according to us)
Do you wonder what to do in Ripatransone? For us, the most spectacular experience doesn’t cost a cent and happens every single evening right here at HOMESTEAD HILL. It is easily one of the top 10 things to experience in Ripatransone. Sunset. Sunset at Homestead Hill is characterized by its many layers. From our hill,…
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Wild neighbours caught on camera!
We’ve installed several wildlife cameras across the property. These motion-activated lenses have captured a world that we rarely see live.
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Learning Italian at 50: When Your Uncle Becomes a Backpack
The funniest part of learning a language later in life isn’t the grammar—it’s the accidental comedy. We chose to learn online via Preply, and honestly, it’s the most fun we’ve had as a family.