Our Story
There are places in the world that quietly change you.
The mountains above Lake Como are one of them.
When we first arrived here, we never imagined this would become our life.
Like many people, we had been moving through a fast and demanding world full of schedules, constant movement, and always thinking about what came next.
But something about this place asked us to slow down.
It wasn’t dramatic. It happened gently.
Through long walks in the forests.
Through quiet mornings looking out across the lake and mountains.
Through the simple rhythm of village life, church bells in the distance, neighbours greeting one another in the street, fresh bread and vegetables shared across tables…
Over time, we began to realise that this landscape holds something deeply restorative. The forests, the mountains, and the stillness here have a way of bringing you back to yourself.
Life became simpler. Slower. More connected.
And in that simplicity, we found something we hadn’t realised we were missing.
Como Alta was born from that experience.
We created it to share the quieter side of Lake Como, the side that exists away from the busy lakeside towns and tourist paths. Here in the mountain villages above the lake, nature sets the rhythm and life unfolds a little differently.
Our experiences are an invitation to step into that rhythm.
To walk slowly through ancient forests.
To share simple, nourishing food.
To breathe deeply, rest, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world.
For a few hours, or perhaps an afternoon, we invite you to experience Lake Como as the locals know it: calm, authentic, and deeply grounding.
This place has transformed us in ways we never expected.
We hope that, in some small way, it does the same for you.
Debbie & David
Founders, Como Alta
