Author: D'Alessio Family

When Fiore and Adolfa D’Alessio returned from their adopted land of Canada to buy a piece of land on a hill in their native Abruzzo, all that stood was a small farmhouse surrounded by empty fields. Inspired by the view of the vivid blue of the Adriatic on one side and pastoral countryside scattered with medieval towns on the other, it was easy to see why they fell in love with the location. They had a vision as they looked upon the empty fields–to develop this land into their own little family resort, where their children could always return from far and wide to share in the beauty and tranquility of the Abruzzo countryside and beaches.  Years after and with the help and inspiration from their three children–Mary, Lisa, and John–and their five grandchildren–Paolo, Alexander, Madeleine, Emily and Ava–the small farmhouse on the hill has been restored and this little piece of land has become the piece of paradise Fiore and Adolfa first envisioned.  Their love of cooking and entertaining friends and family inspired Mary to encourage them  to pursue their passion and talents by establishing the Agriturismo D. Fiore.