what is setteuarciate?
setteuarciate is an artist residency in the mountains of Abruzzo, specifically the medieval village of Pacentro. It is a communal space where guests can gather and connect with the rhythms of life in the Majella. Follow the setteuaciate calendar for a list of events and please plan to visit.
why become a setteuarciate member?
the family nickname I was gifted is spacious, it implies the ability to hold a lot of things at once. as you support my writing I am able to share with you all the precious things I have collected in my arms.
setteuarciate members get full access to a monthly newsletter, exclusive content, offerings and more.
who am I?
my name is Mia Frances LaRocca, one of the women who carries on the nickname setteuarciate in Pacentro, Italy. I am a beekeeper by practice — I love bringing people together through food and learning alongside plants. I host an artist residency in Pacentro that centers ecological relationships.
