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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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…
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Sparks are flying: The Cavallo di Fuoco in Ripatransone
Did you know that Ripatransone hosts one of Italy’s most fiery traditions? Literally! The weekend after Easter, we joined the local crowds for the Ottava di Pasqua (the Sunday after Easter) to witness the legendary Cavallo di Fuoco.
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From Pecorino Pioneers to Our Front Door: A Guide to Ripatransone Wineries
Welcome to Homestead Hill. When we first took over this piece of land in Le Marche, we knew the views were spectacular. But as we looked out across the rolling hills surrounding Ripatransone, we quickly realized we were standing in the middle of something truly special: a relatively unknown, but vibrant, high-quality wine region! Ripatransone