This is an extraordinary place above Lugano! If you search for relaxation and distance from the busy world, this is the place to be. The entity consists of a monastery still with some monks, a beautiful church, fantastic garden with flowers, trees and plenty of bee colonies. From here, there are walking paths along the hills and through the wood. The monastery has several rooms to book with limited luxury, partly with rest rooms and showers to share. There is a small kitchen offering breakfast and warm dishes, all freshly made and highly delicious. There are fantastic views over Lugano and the lake overseeing the hills and experiencing the weather changes directly. It is the perfect place to unwind, relax...
Read moreWe ran a catering event here for a baptism. Tropical fruit arrangements and small desserts, like sticky rice with mango and coconut cream. The location was very nice and everyone had a lovely time. Bit of a windy road...
Read moreIeri Matteo della segreteria ci ha molto gentilmente accompagnati a una visita di questo magnifico angolo di pace e di bellezza. Il panorama che vede il lago Ceresio da Lugano a Agno, il convento originale del 1500 col suo orto e le arnie, e, si puó dire, le gallerie di opere d'arte, sono una destinazione per chi cerca raccoglimento. Inoltre, le camere per gli ospiti sono molto confortevoli rispettando la loro natura di ascesi. Siamo molto grati a Matteo per l'opportunitá e per la delicata accoglienza. Anche risiedendo a pochi chilomentri di distanza personalmente sto programmando di fermarmi per...
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