https://www.residenzalagoscuro.com/home daily 1.0 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1649126656224-QSBB9JAV7LNKZ8RXE69B/IMG_5767.jpg Home - Make it stand out Un altro finale é possibile by Mili Narayen / 2019 Cohort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1648999412875-SQ13RGFT8G27AGWKJAP4/IMG_5139-2.jpg Home - Make it stand out La tipografia - one of the many available workspaces on the farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1648999728443-XDPW6S9HFLWSLC3DJW0W/IMG_5614.jpg Home - Make it stand out The annual tomato harvest for making passata sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554234936346-JQR9S8W7N1GEP0KBDMRX/IMG_E0749.JPG Home The salon inside the main farm house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554235009588-MN43O8TXGONKNFYZRUOD/IMG_E1493.JPG Home Our chefs for the week - Matteo and Leonardo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1648953022530-KUNOXXA0W2UMO7NMTU6V/IMG_5174-2.jpg Home Painted mural by Nicholas Toll / 2019 Cohort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1649001058032-664TK8QZKWX5I2DBGC8V/IMG_5012.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554234354983-F4T34CV0K4DG4FO9Y7YI/IMG_1591.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1651609952771-12YNUH0G1MJTPXVQ374T/RezPostBanner.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1746077600540-750VB6VLS3CQ7Y1PEHLS/2025Residenza_Banner.png Home https://www.residenzalagoscuro.com/hosts daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1656099770863-XRZ531ANJ3MVDNHT5S4Z/JuliaHeadshot.jpeg About - Make it stand out Julia López Varela Resident Coordination & Experience Julia is a Spanish creative strategist with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, education, feminism, and the arts. She’s the co-founder of Ultrazul, a strategic design studio focused on social innovation, sustainability, and architecture. Her work explores ecology, circular economies, and bridging rural values with urban life— especially through food. A cosmopolitan traveler and passionate dancer, Julia brings curiosity, energy, and a deep love for Italian culture to everything she does. @JulialVarela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554245198994-MF2DSCYZTPVLZID5AACD/alex.jpg About Alex Todaro Founder & Creative Director An American artist and designer based in the Hudson Valley, NY, Alex first visited Lago Scuro in 2018. What began as a summer learning to cook turned into a transformative stay, and eventually a lasting collaboration with the farm. He brings a background in creative direction, experience design, and storytelling to the residency, and leads its vision and operations. He is passionate about bringing bridging the worlds between creativity, sustainability, and hospitality. @AlexTodaro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554244419723-Y93IUZN553HJRKUGTAPW/Luca.jpg About Luca Grasselli Cascina Lago Scuro Host A third-generation farmer, philosopher, and food artisan, and the co-owner of Cascina Lago Scuro, where he works alongside his wife Federica, their five children, and his parents, Paola and Fabio. A graduate of the Università di Scienze Gastronomiche in Pollenzo, Luca brings his passion for regenerative agriculture, Italian hospitality, and land-based learning into every corner of the farm. He is focused on expanding Lago Scuro’s practices and audiences, creating bridges between agriculture, culture, and community. Each year, he and his family graciously open their doors to welcome the residency cohort and organizing team. @CascinaLagoScuro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1651377136831-5IKW2BUU37776GOBJL1P/bbf94965-6654-473a-aab7-8583428467a8.jpg About - Make it stand out Stefania Quaini Program & Cultural Liaison Stefania is an Italian social innovation strategist with over a decade of experience across contemporary art, impact startups, and sustainable development. She works at the intersection of disciplines to build meaningful connections between the cultural, public, and private sectors. Stefania has focused on sustainable food systems in Italy and brings a dynamic spirit as a sailor, yogi, and craftsperson. @stecq https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca28bee93a6325e640371ee/1554242102100-CYY3BRJOHUJOM98MQFBW/CaseificioFull_Edit.jpg About Caseificio Mural, Alex Todaro / 2018 https://www.residenzalagoscuro.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://www.residenzalagoscuro.com/closed daily 0.75 2025-02-03 https://www.residenzalagoscuro.com/signup daily 0.75 2025-02-03