Well, after two years, we are finally seeing visitors return to Poggio and it warms our hearts greatly!!

The third time was a charm for a Wichita group that came in May for a Taste tour with Mark and Judith and Katharine… the group’s first two trips were canceled due to the pandemic. There was a family wedding (also delayed two years!) and a few villa rentals, then another Wichita group came for a Taste trip in September. It’s been just wonderful to return to our favorite spots and find chefs and waiters and shopkeepers still there, as well as our favorite Bergamo guide, Elena Marchesi, whose beloved city was hit so hard at the beginning of Covid! Poggio itself still looks and feels wonderful, though a long drought has claimed a couple of the big trees. 🙁

We’re sharing a few pics of our trips and will fill in details in coming days and weeks. There’s so much catching up to do! Mark and Judith (and Katharine) plan to return in the spring and fall for more Taste trips, the villa is available for rental for self-directed trips (see VRBO). Itineraries and services can be provided at the level desired by guests; just email Gretchen (or Judith for Wichita-related guests and Taste trips) to begin planning. 🙂