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We’re having a contest!

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

If you’re thinking about going to the Clocktower Cottage in Duras, here’s a preview. My new novel The Mattress Vendor, which is set in Duras and nearby villages, is now available at amazon.com in both[…]

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Black Friday Special Pricing!

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

Book one week before Friday night at 10 p.m. EST and get a second week at half price. This deal is good for both Casa Castigliana and the Clocktower Cottage. Get in touch soon!!

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New garden photos

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

Day and evening, there is no better spot to watch the world go by. Come see for yourself!

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La terrazza alta

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

It’s been a long time coming, and now the upper-level garden at Casa Castigliana is finally finished. Over the past several months a team of masons remade a long retaining wall at the back of[…]

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So what’s new?

April 16, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

We have just returned from 16 days of delightful moments at both of our homes in Italy and France. We were truly living and loving the village life.  Since making our guests happy and keeping[…]

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Fall in love with Duras

April 7, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

There are still several fall weeks available to rent at the Clocktower Cottage in Duras. The month of September is full of activities and fabulous weather too. Watch the winemakers creat their magic potions at[…]

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I’m so jealous!

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 DonnaUncategorized

In the coming months, I am fortunate to have two different groups of guests who have booked a full month at the Clocktower Cottage in Duras. I’ve never even been able to do that. It’s[…]

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Making homemade plum liqueur

December 2, 2018 DonnaUncategorized

When we were in Castiglione d’Orcia in July, our neighbors Lido and Tosca came over several times to bring us plums from their backyard tree. After eating about 30 of them fresh, I realized I[…]

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Il Venerdì nero (Black Friday)

November 23, 2018 DonnaUncategorized

I usually don’t participate in Black Friday, but this year I still have a few spring weeks left at Casa Castigliana so I’m offering a discount if you book a week or two between now[…]

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Saint Martin

November 9, 2018 DonnaUncategorized

I’m not exactly sure what Saint Martin is famous for, but I can tell you that he is quite famous in France and his feast day–November 11–is a great time to be there. I will[…]

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