I came to Maria Teresa's country home to work on my book, and I couldn't think of a more perfect place to do it. Maria Teresa is a gracious, generous, graceful host and an extraordinary person, and she's built an amazing home in Sicily. Each of the studios has its own charm, its own view of the olive grove and nearby Erice - even its own terrace! This is an inspiring place to work, and to breathe. And eat capers. If you speak Italian, the meat and cheese guy at the 'supermarket' in the village can lead you to good things. Overall a wonderful experience. I'm already trying to figure out how to go back, and I want all my friends to experience it, too.
PS - If you're a beach person, you may need to rent a car. The buses aren't the most reliable in this region.