About Us

Bell'Abruzzo is a small but diverse group of people who live here in Abruzzo and want to help others discover its wonders.

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Who we are...

  • Patrick and JoDee Collins are the founders of Bell'Abruzzo. As expatriates, they understand the challenges facing foreign homeowners in Italy. They have two young children who attend public school here and currently live in Penne.
  • Fabio Giovanetti lives in Loreto Aprutino where he leads a local development group which sponsors food festivals, wine and oil tastings, museum development and other cultural activities. He promotes the preservation of historical structures and the use of tradition building methods and materials in the area.
  • Antonio Di Marcoberardino is a licensed building contractor whose knowledge of bricklaying is only exceeded by his knowledge of "sagne e fagioli".
  • Todd Wright is our esteemed technology guru and is also an accomplished chef. He lives in San Francisco, USA.

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