MEET THE RECEPTION STAFF!
Introducing Spannocchia's Reception team for the 2024 season: Benedetta, Nancy, and Sofia. If you are joining us on the farm this year, you'll be warmly welcomed by one of these knowledgeable and friendly staff members. Throughout (and before!) your stay, they will ensure you get settled into your guest room or farmhouse, answer your questions about Spannocchia or the surrounding region, make recommendations, and assist with booking activities and dinner reservations. They love getting to know everyone who comes to Spannocchia: program participants, interns and apprentices, agriturismo guests, and day visitors. So we thought it would be fun for all of you to get to know them a bit better too! Read on for some fun Q&A from each wonderful member of the Reception team.
BENEDETTA BARBARESE
How long have you worked at Spannocchia? I have worked at Spannocchia for seven years.
Where are you from? Siena
What's your favorite thing about working at Spannocchia? My favorite thing about my job is the personal interaction and human relationships, both with the guests and with my colleagues. To discover that, even if we are different in culture, there is always something that unifies us if we meet at Spannocchia.
What do you do for fun outside of work? I like to walk in the woods and am passionate about psychology books.
In your opinion, what is the one thing that guests have to do when they come to Spannocchia or the region? Anyone who visits Spannocchia and this area should know that this is the true Tuscany: open up to the authenticity of the place. We are not a tourist area.
SOFIA BECUCCI
How long have you worked at Spannocchia? I have worked at Spannocchia for four years.
Where are you from? I'm from Monticiano.
What's your favorite thing about working at Spannocchia? My favorite thing about working at Spannocchia is interacting with people from all different countries.
What do you do for fun outside of work? I'm a fan of watching TV series.
In your opinion, what is the one thing that guests have to do when they come to Spannocchia or the region? Rent a car, and enjoy time with the people with whom you are traveling.
NANCY FERRARA
How long have you worked at Spannocchia? For a very short time; it's my first season in this fantastic place!
Where are you from? I'm from Venice.
What's your favorite thing about working at Spannocchia? Definitely being immersed in nature. Being able to meet guests who come from different parts of the world and share with them the beauty of this place—which I am also discovering daily—and seeing the amazement and happiness in their eyes.
What do you do for fun outside of work? Many things depending on my mood: walking, cooking, reading, film and performances, including family and friends whenever possible.
In your opinion, what is the one thing that guests have to do when they come to Spannocchia or the region? Breathe deeply, observe and listen to the nature around you—everything else will come naturally.
What is one interesting thing about you? You should ask the people closest to me! 🙂 But I would say I have a healthy curiosity for discovering new things and listening. I walked the "Camino de Santiago" in Spain and lived in London for 10 years.
