October events and manifestations on the Como lake
October is a magic month around the Como Lake. The leaves on the trees take on the most beautiful colors, and when their reflection in the Lario lake water is simply amazing. The season is changing, but the events and manifestations in program keep bringing great emotion to all of the tourists visiting the area. Amongst a gastronomic feasts and chestnut themed events, here’s what the Hotel Posta Moltrasio has selected for you.
Chestnuts, witches and the surroundings
When: Saturday October 8th from 3.00pm to midnight – Sunday October 9th from 09.30am to 6.00pm
Where: Cernobbio Rovenna
In the characteristic village of Rovenna, above Cernobbio, Halloween themed markets. During this event you can try roasted chestnuts, typical local dishes and immerse yourself in a special atmosphere, and where all of the town is decked out for the holidays. There will be gastronomic stands and handcraft stands. Further there will be music events and many surprises to discover.
“Weaving dreams – miniartexti” 2016 / 26° edition of International Exhibition of Fiber art
When: from Saturaday October 1st to Sunday November 20th.
Where: San Francesco Church – Como
The 26° edition of “miniartextil”, International Exhibition of contemporary fiber art, this year themed ‘weaving dreams”. Since1991 the association “arte&arte” with its exhibition “miniartextil” in Como has been able to present and represent, and to bring to various nations, a contemporary textile art overview, expressed in various forms, related to fiber art and textile art
With a thirst for culture and Gluttony – le cene
When: Friday Ocotber 7th, 14th and 21st, at 7.00pm-11.30pm
Where: Villa del Balbianello – Lenno
Three special evenings with delicious, themed, dinners and tastings of Italian culinary excellence; a moment of pleasant relaxation, exploring the beauty of great live music, in the picturesque Lake Como setting.
Oct. 7th : San Fruttuoso Abbey in Camogli (GE) meets Balbianello with cuisine and wine from Liguria.
Oct. 14th : Santa Maria Abbey in Cerrate (LE) meets Balbianello with cuisine and wine from Puglia .
Oct 21st : Campatelli House and Tower in San Gimignano (SI) incontra Balbianello with cuisine and wine from Tuscany.
Exhibition of Raku Sculptures
When: Saturday October 15th and Sunday October 16th at 9.00am-6.00pm
Where : Villa Carlotta – Tremezzina
An art form to discover is that of the Raku sculptures: craftsmanship and creativity on display to admire this beautiful art.
“High Tea”
When: October 15th at 5;00pm-8;00pm:
Where: Villa del Balbianello
Evening teal with combined seminar, dedicated to the history and the culture of the Asian and European Tè serale con seminario abbinato, dedicato alla storia e alla cultura delle porcelain. Under the guidance of tea taster Nicoletta Tul.
(Reservation is required)