Christy is a true creative--call her an outdoor cat--crafting a life devoted to making art, while earning income with her unique competency in client relations and executive coaching. Prone to infectious enthusiasm for possibilities, Christy offers kindness and understanding like sunshine on flowers waiting to unfurl. Improving business communication and fostering insight into her coaching clients' challenges since 2018, Christy is an avid writer of fiction and poetry. In her earlier life, she was a professional singer, voice instructor, certified secondary ed. teacher, and YWCA Crisis Counselor. Completing her Reiki Master training in 2013 to hone her intuitive capabilities, she's also been a faithful yoga and pilates practitioner since 2002. Her first novel was published in 2013. Italy is Christy's second home, a place where restoration and true friendship thrive in the less frenzied pace of Tuscany.

Maria and her husband, Maurizio, have welcomed guests to their villa for nearly 20 years. Restoring an old farmhouse from the early 1900s, they maintained its original character and rural charm. While installing modern comforts, they respected environmental requirements in the refurbishing process.

An exceptional cook with a passion for nutrition, Maria provides amazing meals for her guests. Her warm and friendly demeanor draws people to her like a magnet. With her natural exuberance, Maria guides her clients through medieval towns, lively fresh markets and inclusive cooking classes.