I am beyond excited to announce our roster of fall 2019 La Fortezza workshops in Italy. I have really listened to the feedback of past workshop attendees, and I think that fall simply put, "nails it."We have a variety of workshops that speak to everyone. There will be food-forward workshops, shopping excursion workshops and photography workshops with incredible talents and professionals. We want to make our workshops the best they can be, so thank you to all who participated last year and gave us such great advice.Ready to see what's in store? Screen Shot 2019-04-09 at 5.43.07 PM September 4th - 9thFirst off is my Preserving Italy Workshop. We will dive deep into the region I call home, the Lunigiana. I feel passionate about sharing this unknown, and in some cases untouched, region. The people of this region work the land, live off the land and truly live seasonally. I like to say that I learned about the seasons here since we live season to season year after year.The food artisans, the farmers, the vintners, the cheese makers and the fresh olive oil producers are a way of life. It's the most authentic life I've known. We will be cooking throughout our workshop with Chef Philip and with locals too. I will share it all with you at our beautiful location, La Fortezza, overlooking mountains, vineyards and villages. I am thrilled to show you my secret Italy. Screen Shot 2019-04-09 at 5.46.31 PM September 11th - 16thThis one is all about shopping. If you follow me on Instagram , then you know how much I love shopping flea markets in Italy. How would you like to come along and shop with me? This workshop is geared toward the flea market shopper although shopping at this retreat will be peppered with plenty of artisan finds including handmade handbags and bespoke seaside markets.Coming along to lend her expertise is professional picker and antiques expert Lisa Burnett of Inner Pieces. She will be leading the group and sharing her incredible eye with all of us. This is the perfect girlfriend retreat because of course there will be cooking classes and great food, lots of wine and Aperol Spritzes, Lisa's favorite Italian Cocktail, and a little yoga as well. I cannot wait. These spots will be snatched-up fast, so don't think about it; just do it! Screen Shot 2019-04-09 at 5.37.25 PM October 9th - 15thI can't believe he said 'yes" when I asked him, but one of my all time favorite photographers is coming to teach lifestyle photography at La Fortezza. I think I jumped up and down for 10 minutes when he agreed. William Abranowicz is an icon in the photography world with many books under his belt. He has shot for every single magazine in the world. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I cannot tell you how much you will learn seeing the world through your lens with Bill as your instructor. He will be able to work with you one on one since the class is small. Imagine working with a world class photographer! Well my friends, you no longer have to imagine it. Just grab your place, and you can. I am beyond excited that we will be hosting Bill. This workshop will sell out fast, so don't hesitate come to Italy and up your photography game. This is a "pinch me" experience, believe me! Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 4.00.46 PM October 16th - 21stRos Atkinkson, Her_Dark_Materials on Instagram, will host our final workshop of the season. I invited Ros and selfishly told her I don't care if it's just she and I because I want to learn from her, and I want to walk around in her brain (I know I sound obsessed...and I am). Her still life photography moves me because the emotion and incredibly complex composition makes my heart sing. I was so pleased when she agreed to come and teach at La Fortezza. Apologies for all of the gushing, but I have a serious girl crush on Ros.Come play with us! If you're a fan of composition, food styling, photography or beauty in the highest form, please join us. Like I said, I'm happy if you can join us, and fine if you don't because sharing Ros and her talent is going to be tough for me. There will be plenty of food, and wine and inspiration.Who's joining the fun in fall 2019? Book your spot today!