About:
Annette is a published author with five books under her belt: Picture Perfect Parties, Cocktail Italiano, Italy is My Boyfriend, and her two latest books My Italian Guestbook and At The Table Of La Fortezza, a cookbook based on the La Fortezza kitchen and the incredible food, food purveyors, and artisans in the region of Lunigiana. Available for purchase here.
Make sure to subscribe to her YouTube Channel All About Annette for recipes, tour homes for sale, tour villages and cities, meet the locals. It’s fun and informative. For anyone wanting to move to Italy Annette’s channel is a must.
NEW BOOK ALERT! Annette’s first work of fiction is now available for purchase, a murder mystery you guessed it that takes place in the kitchen. The Killer Menu
The Fortress
The Fortress, the Joseph's Tuscan summer home and retreat location, is nestled in the heart of Northern Tuscany a region known as the Lunigiana. The medieval stone compound sits on 27 acres, on the grounds are Roman ruins, a river and the vineyard. The Fortress has a breathtaking view of the Apennine mountains & the marble-topped Apuane Alps and the valley below. The property is surrounded by olive groves, chestnut trees, and fruit orchards. The Fortress was a medieval defensive tower in a region that had over 120 castles and kingdoms to protect in the 12th to the 15th century. On the property there are 3 outbuildings, 3 dining terraces overlooking 3 killer views, and a private living quarters. You can wander the grounds with camera in hand and capture the Italian country life during your stay. All retreats offer a cooking lesson, and chef prepared meals on site. Our own wines are served they are all totally organic and grown sustainably. We have 6 guest rooms. Private Retreats can have 8 individual guests with 2 shared rooms and 4 private rooms or up to 10 guests if couples are attending; all rooms have their own bathrooms .
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