Move to Italy Retreat
Move to Italy Retreat
Agriturismo Ramusè, Force Province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Up to 10 in group
May 5 - 9, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Beautiful Setting: Experience our retreat in a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse nestled in the picturesque hills of Le Marche.
- Farm-to-Table Meals: Enjoy locally sourced, fresh Italian produce grown on-site, featured in all-inclusive meals.
- Authentic Italian Lifestyle: Immerse yourself in genuine local culture and traditions in a stunning, historic environment.
- Expert Connections: Meet trusted professionals in property, legal, and lifestyle fields to guide your Italian journey.
- Insider Guidance: Learn every step of buying property and moving to Italy with expert support.
- Collaborative House-Hunting: Explore potential dream homes together with local experts, gaining firsthand insights into the Italian property market.
- Community & Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals ready to embrace the Italian dream.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Davide and Gary are your trusted guides to Italian property and lifestyle. With decades of combined experience, they've helped numerous international clients successfully purchase their Italian homes by offering expert advice, local market insights, and personalized support. Passionate about sharing the Italian dream, they founded these retreats to demystify the buying process and create an immersive, community-driven experience. Their deep local connections and hands-on approach ensure that every step of your journey—from house-hunting to finalizing the purchase—is smooth and informed. Join them to turn your Italian homeownership dream into a joyful reality!
Details of this retreat
Attending our event – “Move to Italy Retreat: Five Days in Le Marche” ensures that you gather all the facts, contacts, information and advice on the process and prices you need to plan your eventual move to Italy. What better place to do this than in Italy itself – in a relaxing, fun, informative and beautiful environment where you will meet the experts face to face.
Whether you dream about buying a holiday home or making a permanent move to Italy, either now or at a later date, this workshop will set you up with all the information you need to begin your journey to la dolce vita!
Whether you dream about buying a holiday home or making a permanent move to Italy, either now or at a later date, this workshop will set you up with all the information you need to begin your journey to la dolce vita!
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival, Aperitivi & Evening Meal
Arrive at our agriturismo & check in for four nights.
Enjoy a welcome aperitivo with David and Gary & hear their story of how & why they moved to Italy, as well as the renovation works they carry out on Italian vacation homes.
Meet fellow guests & learn about the programme for the next few days over a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 2: House Hunting & Meet the Expats
During breakfast, meet our realtors & gain an insight into the Italian property market & how the purchase process works.
Explore a selection of homes for sale that are tailored to your budget. Whether you dream of restoring an Italian ruin, vacationing in your own villa with a pool, or long for a haven in an Italian town, we will line up properties based on your individual requirements.
This evening, meet expats who made the move to Le Marche, Italy, who will share their stories over evening aperitivo and a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 3: Legal Advice
After breakfast, spend the morning with our lawyer & learn about the purchase process in Italy, including fees and taxes involved, retiring in Italy as well as the latest visa requirements.
This afternoon, gain inspiration by visiting a D&G renovation project before viewing more homes for sale near the coast.
Unwind this evening with aperitivo & a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 4: House Hunting & Renovations
Enjoy a free morning to explore the local area or arrange to view more houses with David and Gary or our real estate agents.
This evening, enjoy a presentation over dinner from David, Gary & their structural engineer & learn all about restoring & renovating Italian homes. Gain expert tips and the latest rules and regulations on applications and permissions.
Day 5: Breakfast & Departure
After breakfast, depart from our agriturismo armed with all the knowledge you need on moving to Italy, as well as contact information of the experts who will help you on your journey to la dolce vita!
Arrive at our agriturismo & check in for four nights.
Enjoy a welcome aperitivo with David and Gary & hear their story of how & why they moved to Italy, as well as the renovation works they carry out on Italian vacation homes.
Meet fellow guests & learn about the programme for the next few days over a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 2: House Hunting & Meet the Expats
During breakfast, meet our realtors & gain an insight into the Italian property market & how the purchase process works.
Explore a selection of homes for sale that are tailored to your budget. Whether you dream of restoring an Italian ruin, vacationing in your own villa with a pool, or long for a haven in an Italian town, we will line up properties based on your individual requirements.
This evening, meet expats who made the move to Le Marche, Italy, who will share their stories over evening aperitivo and a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 3: Legal Advice
After breakfast, spend the morning with our lawyer & learn about the purchase process in Italy, including fees and taxes involved, retiring in Italy as well as the latest visa requirements.
This afternoon, gain inspiration by visiting a D&G renovation project before viewing more homes for sale near the coast.
Unwind this evening with aperitivo & a four-course dinner with wine.
Day 4: House Hunting & Renovations
Enjoy a free morning to explore the local area or arrange to view more houses with David and Gary or our real estate agents.
This evening, enjoy a presentation over dinner from David, Gary & their structural engineer & learn all about restoring & renovating Italian homes. Gain expert tips and the latest rules and regulations on applications and permissions.
Day 5: Breakfast & Departure
After breakfast, depart from our agriturismo armed with all the knowledge you need on moving to Italy, as well as contact information of the experts who will help you on your journey to la dolce vita!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
D&G Design Italy, Agriturismo Ramusè, Force Province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Directions
Local airport: Ancona (1 hour drive)
Car Hire essential
Car Hire essential
Accommodation
The warm and inviting spaces at Ramuse exude classic Italian style. Terracotta flooring, wooden ceiling beams, and rustic fireplaces create an atmosphere that’s both welcoming and enchanting. Ramuse’s restored bedrooms feature traditional Italian style, with stone walls, shuttered windows, chestnut wooden beams, and private bathrooms. It’s a charming and comfortable retreat. Meals at Ramuse are a true treat. Sample fresh produce grown right on the farm and savour local organic food and wine, ensuring delightful evenings with your hosts and fellow guests. Imagine rustic tables beneath a vine-covered terrace, where you’ll enjoy these culinary delights. Ramuse is an eco-friendly agriturismo, ensuring your stay is as sustainable as it is enjoyable. You’ll find no plastic here, but you will encounter plenty of friendly animals, a night sky filled with stars due to minimal light pollution, a thriving pond with its own ecosystem, and playful pets. Among them, Melissa, the Sardinian donkey, and her daughter, Coccola, who love to be petted and given treats of fruits and vegetables.
Per Person in Double Room
Single Traveller in Double Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in a serene valley, Agriturismo Ramuse is your home away from home during our retreat. It’s the perfect place to unwind while you discover the ins and outs of moving to Italy.
Step outside and you’re greeted by stunning views of rolling Marche countryside. Fruit gardens offer vistas of valleys and mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for your Italian adventure.
Step outside and you’re greeted by stunning views of rolling Marche countryside. Fruit gardens offer vistas of valleys and mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for your Italian adventure.
Meals
Organic, local, seasonal produce consisting of appetiser eg. bruschetta, first course of pasta or lasagna, second course of meat / fish dish (or vegetarian or vegan alternative), desert & coffee.
What's Included
- 4 nights stay at Agriturismo Ramuse in a twin / double room with en-suite
- Breakfast throughout
- 4 evening meals including wine
- 4 evening aperitivo
- Lunch included during first house-hunting day
- Presentations & seminars from property lawyer, geometra/engineer, expats & David & Gary
- Presentation & house viewings with real estate agent
- Writing materials
- Hosted throughout by David & Gary from D&G Design
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Car hire
- Meals unless stated
- Travel insurance
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