“This year is the year you will create your own personal Italian experiences!”

— Annette Joseph, Founder, Stylist, Producer, & Cookbook Author

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A Note from Annette

I started our retreats over 10 years ago. What started as a way to connect with creatives all over the world has turned into an immersive experience in a part of Italy that is beautiful and undiscovered. Lunigiana, Italy is a place that is close to my heart and I would love to share it with all of you. With that in mind I will help you and your group create a custom experience that will feed your creative soul. La Fortezza has become a place to recharge, be inspired by and enjoy the bounty of our land.

La Fortezza retreats are designed to relax and connect you with the authentic rhythms of Italian countryside living. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or colleagues, each retreat is fully customized to create a meaningful and memorable experience. Join us for a special vacation that is inspiring, relaxing, and educational. We look forward to welcoming you. — Annette x

The Retreat Experience

La Fortezza offers a peaceful setting surrounded by vineyards, mountains, and historic villages. Your days are filled with incredible food, hands-on experiences, and time to relax and recharge.

Every retreat blends:

  • Italian cuisine and cooking experiences

  • Local cultural excursions

  • Creative workshops and classes

  • Time to relax by the pool or explore the countryside

From truffle hunting to vineyard walks, every moment is thoughtfully curated to immerse you in Tuscan life.

Your Retreat Includes:

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • All snacks, water, soft drinks, espresso drinks, cocktails and wine from our vineyard

  • Curated excursions and local experiences

  • Optional morning yoga on the terrace

  • Sunset Aperitivo each evening, with signature cocktails and small bites

  • Hands-on cooking class with Annette, using a recipe from her cookbook

  • Pizza party featuring local ingredients and the outdoor wood-fired oven

  • A Bottle of La Fortezza Wine - White, Rosé, or Red

  • Signed cookbook by Annette Joseph - At the Table of La Fortezza or The Sweet Life at La Fortezza

Important Information

  • Due to the nature of our property, we are not ADA compliant, and we cannot accept guests requiring accessibility. 

  • All attendees traveling from the United States are asked to purchase short-term international travel health insurance.  We recommend All Aboard Benefits or Insure My Trip for the best options.

  • Beginning in 2026 travelers from the US will be required to get a Visa in advance.

Transportation Information

Guests typically fly into:

  • Pisa airport (1 hour 15 minute drive)

  • Florence airport (1 hour 45 minute drive)

Airfare and ground transportation to La Fortezza is not included. We encourage guests to rent a car for flexibility during their stay, however if you choose to hire a car service instead we can help you to book that.

  • “Property and accommodations were lovely and very comfortable. Everyone loved the pool. Outings and local purveyors were enjoyed by all. Annette’s connections are top notch, we learned something each day!”

    ~ Hilary M., Atlanta, GA

  • “One of the best weeks of my life! Annette is a hostess extraordinaire. La Fortezza is amazing!”

    ~ Susan H., Peachtree, GA

  • “The trip was absolute perfection…Accommodations, adventures, meals, and the laughs that make lifetime memories were beyond my dreams…”

    ~ Cheryl D., Atlanta, GA

  • “I absolutely adored our visit to La Fortezza! It was perfection, with every detail attended to so beautifully. My room was beautifully appointed and so lovely. I will always have the fondest memories of La Fortezza, spending time with Annette and the staff.”

    ~ Kimberly M., Johns Creek, GA

  • “It was an incredible experience! The food and the property were amazing, and Annette was delightful. We had such a fun group! I hope to return for a future retreat.”

    ~Tracy B., Athens, GA

  • “We had a fabulous time! What a special place!”

    ~Alison A., Athens, GA

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