What amazing hospitality! The apartment and grounds at Villa Fahnenberg were lovely -- and had everything we needed -- but what made the stay unforgettable was the warm welcome from Valentina and her family. We ate fresh eggs and walnuts and pears from the trees they have planted and tended in the orchard. And we enjoyed a meal of Agata’s delicious seasonal cooking and the conviviality of conversation across languages with the whole family. The views of Mt. Etna and the sea and the land they work are breathtaking. Valentina gave us ideas for towns and areas to visit, and helped us navigate (we were without phone or gps for a while). Coming back to the Villa felt like coming home: the kitchen was well-stocked and easy to use, the animals said hello, the family was available to us whenever we had questions. Spending time here was one of our favorite parts of being in Sicily. We highly recommend staying here and would definitely come back!