Meet the Staff

Meet Shelley, your American resource for local insights in Italy.

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With more than two dozen trips to Florence since her college days when she studied in Florence, she has a deep love for the city and its culture.

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Shelley has embraced her Italian heritage after raising her family, dividing her time between Dallas, Texas, and Impruneta since 2022 when she took on the exciting role of project manager for the renovation of Villa Montemeccoli.

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This journey not only reconnects her with her ancestry but also allows her to contribute to building beautiful experiences for villa guests.

Shelley has built a team of trusted partners in Italy and is here help our guests make the most of their Italian experience.

 

Feel free to connect with her via text or call +1 817 946 1753.

Elena Miasnikova is your local hostess, and has made the villa her home since April 2022, shortly after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.

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She lives at Villa Montemeccoli with her younger daughter, Soniia, who has seamlessly integrated into the local community, attending school and becoming fluent in Italian.  Her husband, Slava, remains in their hometown of Zhytomyr, Ukraine, managing the family business and their elder daughter, Arina, is pursuing her Masters at a Hospitality University in Switzerland.

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Elena and her daughters share the passion of travel and have traveled extensively throughout Italy and most of Europe.  She is always happy to share suggestions from her personal experiences and promises to make you feel like a real friend while you’re a guest of the villa.

 

Elena will bring pastries or prepare breakfast or lunch upon request. 

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To arrange, please connect with her the day prior through WhatsApp + 380 67 107 0808.

Meet Asanka, your dedicated porter and housekeeper, who has been with us for 6 years.

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Originally from Sri Lanka, Asanka takes pride in ensuring your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. 

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Asanka is a proud husband and father who returns home each August to be with his family.

 

For assistance during your stay, simply use the doorbell in the Guest Suite or reach out to Asanka via WhatsApp at + 327 939 9690.