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The rooms where receptions are held were once the old dining hall and have hosted such illustrious guests as Emperor Charles V of Hapsburg and San Luigi Gonzaga. The interior design is fresh, elegant and contemporary. The reception rooms feature vaulted ceilings decorated with coats of arms and also benefit from heating and air conditioning. One of the rooms, with exposed stone walls, has a fireplace which is lit in autumn, winter and spring so guests can enjoy that distinctive, much desired warmth of a period home. The three interconnecting wedding reception rooms are joined by large arches so that all the guests can enjoy the company of the bride and groom as if in one room. This feature also makes the rooms perfect for company dinners, meetings and conferences. They can seat up to 170 people.
The reception rooms are accessed via an atrium which contains a bleached, washed dresser, some 15th and 16th century prints including portraits of monks who lived in the convent and a French neoclassical patina table, on which stands a arrangement of flowers. Providing a sophisticated contrast alongside these items are two works by the contemporary British artist Damien Hirst, which were part of an installation at London's Tate Britain in 2004.
The atrium also leads to the three toilet facilities, one of which is equipped for disabled guests.
The villa also includes a country style external lounge, another area where guests can relax during events apart from the reception rooms. With crossed vaults, columns and textured plaster which takes on a magical appearance in the light of the lanterns. This space, originally the wine cellar of the convent, is ideal for serving a welcome aperitif or setting up an open bar in the evening of a wedding reception.
The venue also has a large, equipped kitchen, an indispensable convenience for various catering and banqueting companies which guarantees the success of your special day. The villa facilities also include a bathroom and changing area with showers for serving staff and a store room.
The vast porticos of the building are an impressive example of late Gothic Lombardo architecture with decorations and frescos from the 15th century. They look out onto the internal garden of the villa where you can serve an aperitif or set up an open bar. On the evening of a wedding reception, the garden is furnished with contemporary designer sofas and armchairs, lit up with candles and lanterns as well as subtle spotlights which create a warm, atmospheric light. In the middle of the internal garden there is a large floored area, surrounded by lawns, which is ideal for dancing.
The internal garden has a special appeal in every season. In spring and summer it is bursting with flowers such as roses, lavender, oleanders, jasmine and yuccas. In autumn the dark green of the cypress trees contrasts against the coloured leaves of the deciduous trees and the last roses of the year bloom for October brides. In winter, the lawns are sometimes covered with snow creating a fairy tale atmosphere enhanced by torchlight and the gothic architecture of the cloisters, while the evergreens contrast with the bare trees.
The historical building is situated in the middle of a seven-hectare park planted with native trees including oaks, ashes and elms. There are footpaths and clearings in the wood, which can also be used during wedding receptions. The park allows complete privacy and music can be played late into the night. We invite our happy couples and their guests to walk slowly around the grounds, where they might catch sight of a hare running through the bushes, one of our grey herons rising majestically into the sky, pheasants or foxes. Wild blackberries can also be picked when in season.
The Convento dell'Annunciata venue includes a charming private neoclassical style church, which was built in 1851 and is still consecrated today.
The venue has a large car park reserved for guests.