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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Redefining The Art Of Integrated Destinations
- Authenticity
- Long-Term Value
- Cultural Heritage
Thoughtfully Designed for Lasting Enterprise
Every deployment of capital should create more than one form of value. We build integrated platforms where real estate, hospitality, dining, wellness, and membership continuously reinforce one another.
Featured Destination
Club Carpeneto at Palazzo Fallabrino
The primary operational home of Club Carpeneto, anchoring an integrated ecosystem of hospitality, culture, and community.
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WHY CHOOSE US
Disciplined Coordination for Enduring Enterprises
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Integrated Operating Model
Combining appreciating assets, operating businesses, and membership into one cohesive experience that drives long-term value
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Dedicated Hospitality & Club
Managed through Società Carpeneto SRL and Associazione Club Carpeneto to deliver boutique accommodation, curated dining, and unique events.
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Authentic Local Roots
Anchored in Carpeneto, preserving regional heritage and architecture while establishing a scalable, repeatable operating system.
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Strategic Asset Management
Transforming historic properties into integrated destination platforms through disciplined governance, active stewardship, and a clear strategic vision.
OUR EXPERTS
Meet The Leadership Shaping Gruppo Carpeneto
James McKinley Thomason
Founder & CEO
Entrepreneur with 15+ years of business development experience across the USA and Guatemala. Conceived and initiated the Carpeneto project with a personal investment of over €2 million. Personal owner of Palazzo Fallabrino.
Laura Thomason
Co-Founder
Operational and engineering background, integral to project development and management. Co-owner of Palazzo Fallabrino, pledged as personal guarantee under BPS mortgage.
Alfonso Spinelli
Director of Hotel & Club Operations
20+ years of luxury hospitality management experience in the Piemonte region, proficient in four languages. Primary operational lead for all club and hotel activities.
Rick Fernandez
Advisor
Rick is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer Four with ten years of construction experience and a proven record of building and leading effective teams.
Monica Belanger
Real Estate Partner & US Investor
20+ years of real estate expertise, guiding property acquisition and valuation strategy across the Gruppo portfolio.
Keegan Fioravanti
US Investor
US-based investor and luxury real estate developer. Has committed €1,000,000 in investment over 5 years, to be disbursed over a structured monthly payment schedule.
Opportunity
Invest in the build-out of Carpeneto: historic village stays and commercial space on a US-accessible investment platform.
Gruppo Carpeneto is inviting investment to build out the village of Carpeneto for short-term stays and commercial use.
Around Palazzo Fallabrino and Club Carpeneto, we are developing historic buildings into boutique accommodation, dining, events and commercial space.
Old-world charm, US investment platform: historic assets rooted in Alto Monferrato, with an investment structure built to be accessible to US and international capital. Club Carpeneto opened in May 2026 and is already operating.
To discuss the opportunity, contact James Thomason.