Retire in Piobbico, Le Marche, Italy - EP 215
Ashley and Jason Barton had established careers in the restaurant and hospitality industries in New York City when they realized there was something missing in their lives. With great ambition, but not a lot of money, they decided to start a cooking school/inn/farm in Italy. The adventurous couple relocated (from Bay Ridge Brooklyn!!) to an agricultural section of Le Marche, outside the small town of Piobbico, a place known worldwide for its annual Festival of the Ugly. The farm, inn and cooking school, known as La Tavola Marche has garnered accolades from numerous prestigious publications. Learn more about Ashley and Jason’s path to a stunning Italian countryside on Episode 215 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
Check out the couple’s establishment at LaTavolaMarche.com and their podcast The Podcast From Italy.
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Ashley Bartner
Ashley Barntner was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She majored in theater in college but always worked in high end hospitality at private dining and athletic clubs.
Jason Bartner attended the French Culinary Institute and was an Executive Chef in New York City. Unfortunately Peter is unable to join us today.
The couple moved to the big apple at the ages of 19 and 20 and then to Italy some 6 years later. Specifically, they relocated to an agricultural section of Le Marche, outside the town of Piobbico. There they began a farm, inn and cooking school known as La Tavola Marche. The website is LaTavolaMarche.com. Their inn and cooking school have been listed on the bucket list of cooking schools by USA Today, one of the 10 greatest Holidays in Italy for food & WInd by The Telegraph, and as one of the best cooking classes and food tours by Forbes. As if they weren’t busy enough, the couple also hosts a monthly podcast known as The Podcast from Italy with Ashley & Jason Bartner.
