Thomas and Els' goregous retreat exceeds all expectation. The farmhouse itself is comfortable and well-appointed—a chic haven in a quiet, pastoral corner of Puglia. Their warmth and generous hospitality brings the stay alive: They organized an in-home pasta-making lesson as well as a top-notch culinary experience at a friend's restaurant, Bros, in Lecce. My husband worked with Thomas and his team on the olive harvest. And we even toured a local antiques market with them. We want to move in for a longer term, so hopefully we have not booked all the available dates for our next visit!!