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Finding the perfect beehive site
How do you choose the location for your first beehive on a slope? When we first looked at the map of our land, we identified a few logical spots for our apiary. However, .. we quickly learned that there is a significant difference between a theoretical “good spot” on a paper map and the practical…
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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.
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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…
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Why Le Marche?
After what felt like a hundred property visits across Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, you could say we were getting a little… well, picky. We’d seen rolling hills, ancient farmhouses, and picturesque villages, but nothing clicked completely. There was always a “but.” Too crowded, too remote, too manicured, too… The number of clickable options on the…
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Hello, Ripa!
Ciao! We are Gaby, Sam and Stefan. In summer 2022 we didn’t book summer holidays due to uncertainty around Corona restrictions. Then, we decided to pick the cheapest flight to the south, wherever that would be. Hello Perugia! ♥️ Up to then, we probably never considered Umbria, but that’s where Ryanair decided to fly us…
