I am back after 3 weeks of vacation if you were wondering about my blog absence! While relaxing and EATING in Italy, I was most lucky to be in the vicinity of Locanda Del Sant’Uffizio for their official presentation party. The Locanda is 15 minutes drive from Asti in the Monferrato region (in Piemonte), land of great wines, the new Tuscany, how I like to call it. The Locanda is an enchanted event venue and I was invited to spend a couple of days by Laura Pavanati, the Event Manager. The Locanda was an old Monastery, now revived by the incredible vision of his director, Michele Alberti. Besides his peaceful and breathtaking surroundings, the Locanda is a beautiful and elegant location for weddings, events or simply to spend a few relaxing days enjoying the views and the activities provided by the Locanda (wine tours, tennis, the outdoor pool and the ‘in house’ delicious cuisine). I was in awe of the attention to details everywhere!

A little breakfast nook, and here I surprised director Michele Alberti enjoying breakfast with wife Alessia.

Marble stairs leads us in the night area, this elegant corridor brings us to the most important suite, n.40, which is offered as a gift to any bride and groom that books their event here.

The fresco on the wall is a jaw dropper, too bad I didn’t have my wide angle lens with me.. me and my need to travel light on vacation! This room is a must see. And, how about the view from the bride and groom suite…

The Locanda has only been open since March 2010. They are currently booking events/weddings for 2011. I think it’s a fabulous place for a weekend destination wedding, in their elegant setting tasting their delicious food (word of an italian!) you will feel in heaven. You can email Laura Pavanati with your questions at info@locandadelsantuffizio.net