Growing up in the mountains, Isabella always loved the outdoors. From a young age, she felt a strong pull towards the peace that only wild nature can offer, a connection passed down to her by her father. After facing personal challenges, such as marriage, separation, and the loss of her father, she found herself at a crossroads, uncertain about which direction to take in life.

I had no idea what I was going to do. The only thing I was sure about was that I wasn't going to work in an office.

It was the call of nature that led her to Aga, a remote village along the italian Pre-Alps of Varese. Life here is slow, simple and authentic, far from the chaos of the city. The road to her refuge is winding, but amidst the silence of the mountains, Isabella found happiness.

Farming the Land: The Abete Bianco Project

In Aga, surrounded by forests, Isabella founded her organic farm: Abete Bianco. For her, it wasn’t just about farming, but a true way of life in harmony with nature.

At Abete Bianco, Isabella grows blueberries and apples using completely natural practices, as well as maintaining a small vegetable garden and raising chickens. Here, she lives according to the rhythms of the land. Her days are dedicated to caring for animals, cultivating blueberries, and selling her products at local markets.

Solitude and Connection with Nature

Isabella spends most of her week in isolation, an experience she considers essential for her inner balance. For her, silence is a key component of her life, allowing her to connect deeply with herself.

Isabella is convinced that if she hadn’t had the courage to move to this remote corner of the world, she wouldn’t be the person she is today. Living in solitude in her small house, immersed in such an intimate, wild setting, far from the comforts of modern life, has given her the chance to rediscover her true self, and face challenges with renewed courage.

The Role of Community

Despite spending much of her time in isolation, Isabella has forged deep relationships with the locals and her customers, many of whom have become friends. For her, the solidarity between neighbors is essential in such a remote place, where there’s nothing more valuable than having friends who are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Isabella remembers that when she first arrived in Aga, she only had four suitcases. Every piece that now fills her home is a memory of those who supported her along the way. Her friends helped her build her refuge, and every object within it – even her grandmothers' cooking tools – tells the story of her connection to the people closest to her.

Turning Challenges into Lessons

Isabella often reflects on how life in the mountains is full of beauty, but also challenges. Living far from the city constantly tests you, no doubt, but every effort is rewarded by the small moments of pure wonder that only nature can offer.

For Isabella, the connection to the landscape is deep, and every season brings new challenges that, with the right mindset, always turn into new lessons and new joys. Every day, her life teaches her something new, reminding her that authenticity is the key to happiness. With this awareness, Isabella encourages everyone to reflect on what truly matters and to consider returning to a simpler lifestyle, in tune with nature.

In Conclusion

The story of Isabella Corti Pirovano is one of resilience and love for the natural world. After a period of crisis, she chose to move to Aga, a village of just ten inhabitants in the Varese Alps. There, she founded Abete Bianco, her organic farm where she grows fruit, especially blueberries. Through her connection to the land, she rediscovered her true essence, inspiring everyone who meets her to reflect on their own relationship with nature and their inner landscape.