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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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.
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A Summer Guide to the Riviera delle Palme
At Homestead Hill, our morning view is defined by the mountains. It’s the first we see when we wake up. However, because the coast is so incredibly close, we often find ourselves leading a double life. Just as the sky begins to turn a dusty pink, we’ll take a ride to catch the sunrise in…