I had a dream so vast that I couldn't just put it away in a drawer. So, several years ago, I embarked on a journey to find my ideal sanctuary. That's how I came across this enchanting place, or perhaps it found me: a charming house nestled in the tranquility of the countryside of Ortona, in Abruzzo. It was pure passion from the very first glance. The view is breathtaking: here you can enjoy the lush surrounding landscapes and, above all, the Adriatic Sea and the stunning Costa dei Trabocchi, with sights stretching all the way to the Gargano promontory, two regions away. "A piece of paradise" is a phrase that many guests write in our guestbook, which I jokingly refer to as "my natural antidepressant." Just a few months after purchasing, the dream had already materialized: I had created "a place to slow down the pace of life and make space for the soul," as the inscription at the entrance of the house states. This is a place for everyone, not just for me, and anyone who chooses to stay here, even for just one day, is warmly welcomed. It is up to you to express your opinion, while I refrain, as I couldn't be impartial. This is my ideal refuge.