2025 Anniversary: March

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2025 Anniversary CELEBRATIONS: TREE PLANTING!

In March, we planted a new cherry blossom tree in the Castello courtyard to honor the 100-year history of the Cinelli family at Spannocchia. This new planting complements the eight cypress trees we planted along the Spannocchia driveway last fall to honor 800 years of the property. Staff, interns, and guests gathered for the cherry blossom tree planting, and contributed to the special event by writing little notes with well wishes for Spannocchia that were placed in the hole with the tree. As the tree gets established and grows, the roots will be in contact with all the positive intentions and wishes, and will carry them upward and out into the universe!

It was a lovely moment, and we look forward to all of Spannocchia's visitors and residents being able to enjoy this beautiful and symbolic tree for many years to come!


Newly planted, small cypress trees in a line with a dirt driveway behind them.
A large group of people (staff and interns) smiling at the camera in a dirt field, with a newly-planted cypress tree to the right
Laura, one of the staff members, pouring sparkling wine into a small cup held by Mary, one of the Fall 2024 interns. Other interns stand beside them.
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Photos, from top to bottom: Jorge as a butcher apprentice in 2012; Jorge enjoying a pizza night at home now; Jorge with his family.