Some of the most extraordinary moments in my life began with a shared glass of wine. Fifteen years after meeting Dave & Jenny Marrs on a wine tour during their honeymoon, an unexpected reunion in Tuscany led to something neither of us could have imagined: the renovation of our farmhouse, Campo Sasso, featured on HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous Italiano. Proof that wine tours create connections that last a lifetime.

Buying a farmhouse in Tuscany sounds like a dream—but the reality is full of surprises, setbacks, and plenty of Italian bureaucracy. This is the true story of how we searched for, found, and finally fell in love with Podere Campo Sasso, the countryside retreat that is slowly becoming home to our vineyard, cheese cave, and future food & wine experiences.