Moving to Abruzzo is one thing. Belonging here is another, and it’s the better story. Living in Abruzzo means something different to everyone: tax incentives, a slower pace, the mountains, the food, or simply a life that feels more lived-in. Whatever brought you here, or is making you consider the move, Live & Belong goes deeper. The practical and the personal, the local issues, the seasons, the history. Because Abruzzo rewards those who go beyond the surface.
Autumn in Abruzzo has many an harvest that you can follow, but the saffron ''raccolta' has to be one of the most beautiful, despite scoring high on the backbreaking level for those that cultivate Abruzzo's red gold gold! A weekend in L'Aquila province either in Navelli or Fontecchio gives the chance to get away to pick, eat and learn crafts associated with this precious spice
Are you aged between 18-40 and would relish the idea of moving to Santo Stefano di Sessanio for 5 years to help turn it into a dynamic sustainable community that is not just a weekend tourist attraction. You will be given a monthly grant for three years up to a maximum of 8 thousand euros per year, a house for symbolic rent and a one-off grant, up to a maximum of 20 thousand euros to start a business.
We asked our 2 favourite Abruzzesi Italian teachers, Claudia in Pescara and Daniela in L'Aquila the best way to study online and in Abruzzo
If you are a fan of Isabella Tree and would love to follow suit in creating a successful rewilding business do have a look at Rewilding Apennines' dynamic October seminar on the rewilding economy.
