My Beautiful Fortress in Italy.

Thanks for stopping by. This space is devoted to our life in the Italian countryside. In the furthest northern part of Tuscany. A region known as Lunigiana. I am a photo/prop stylist and author.

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What’s happening around here: Corporate Retreat with the Southern C

It’s been a great week. I got to spend it with my Southern C sisters. What a fabulous group of powerful women. We truly relaxed, cooked, and bonded. I can’t remember a better retreat here at La Fortezza. I am hoping it becomes an annual thing.

I first familiarized myself with the organization at the Southern C Summit. It’s an annual gathering at the Cloisters where you can learn and collaborate with the best in business.

An AMAZING array of successful women headline the roster of guest speakers. I highly recommend taking a look. I cannot thank Cheri Leavy, one of the founders, for thinking of bringing this group to La Fortezza. We had a cathartic session with Betty Soldi, one of my favorite creatives. More on that next week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. x

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ARE YOU BOOKING A LA FORTEZZA RETREAT IN 2025?

PICK YOUR DATES!

WE ARE NOW taking reservations for 2025 Custom La Fortezza Retreats: If you’re interested in planning your custom retreat in 2025, please email our guest liaison, Gen, and she will get you started.

Check the calendar and start planning. Every retreat comes with a pasta cooking lesson and a custom itinerary!

*Remember that the earlier, the better! So you can get your desired dates next year.

Contact Gen to reserve your place in 2025: Gen is our La Fortezza Guest Service Liaison: genesis.carlina@gmail.com

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MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO:

All About Annette YouTube, This week on Move to Italy: Today’s episode is about a charming house up high in the mountains across from a 13th-century fortress. Please have a look and tell me what you think. It just needs some TLC to make it cozy.

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The channel has 6800+ subscribers! I am beyond thrilled! Now, let’s get to 10,000 by the end of this year…Please like and subscribe, and ring the bell to be notified when new videos are released.

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Book News: “Great Summer Read”…I’ve sold thousands of copies thanks to YOU!

If you love The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll love my latest novel. I have taken a big detour from my memoirs to write my first book of fiction. You won’t be able to put it down. I promise. My first self-published book!

IT’S FLYING OFF THE AMAZON SHELVES!

The Killer Menu is a delicious murder mystery.

Order: The Killer Menu, By Annette Joseph

Finding love and a family is never easy, but it's terrifying when you’re Henry Miller. Henry is a deliciously charming chef—talented, handsome, and intensely obsessive. Henry's extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of his girlfriends take readers on a chilling journey from the streets of Paris to the chic restaurants of Italy and the vibrant Cuban enclaves of Miami. As we delve into the mind of the reluctant murderer, it becomes clear that his habits of love and loss create a recipe for disaster. Come meet Henry and decide for yourself: Do you like him Or hate him?

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