School is ready and thriving so now I can start developing my Rustic Escapes project. I worked hard all summer to redevelop and design the gardens of our lovely school in Valencia, along with several classes that needed refreshing and now I can get back to preparing my next Rustic Escape in Finestrat, Alicante and carry on enjoying seeing guests arrive in Spring cottage and Partida de la Mar
Come to Finca La Marina for Easter. I´m down here in Denia, in the beautiful Spanish province of Alicante (Comunidad Valenciana)... read more
Don´t think you can just pick an olive off the tree and eat it. They´re terrible! Really bitter and hard. ... read more
I'm back! September. As promised. I always keep my promises. Hence the old, old photograph, from 35 years ago; depicting... read more
´Team Rustic´, a title coined by one of our UK based Concierges, Nic, have just finished our first summer season... read more
On Sundays I am sole charge of the school zoo. Its lovely out there amongst the animals;enjoying the peace and... read more
On the 8th December the Christmas decorations officially go up here in Spain. The whole of Spain celebrates ´The Immaculate... read more
Happy New Year to you all. My New Year finds me resolved to becoming more healthy and making the most... read more
What fantastic weather! I can´t believe its January! Just look at that beautiful pool. I spent the last couple of days... read more
The almond trees have lost their white clouds and are now lush and green and the orange trees are full... read more
In much of Europe, it is often a tradition to set off with family and friends and a large basket... read more
