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The coaching inn, updated. Using locally sourced food cooked simply, the inn provides eating, drinking, lodgings

Our family of modern day coaching inns was born from our relationship with creative director Ilse Crawford, who defined the concept of reinstating the traditional inn, a place of rest and sustenance and a necessary stop for travellers from the rigours of the road. Her portfolio included Soho House New York, Cecconis, Grand Hotel Stockholm and the recent launch of Kettners.

Parts of the building date back to 1135, with nooks and crannies and crooked floors. For the warmer months, enjoy local ales and eats from our summer kitchen in our huge meadow garden, or in the winter, make yourself at home inside by our open fires.

Only an hour from central London, 20 minutes from Heathrow with good transport links and wifi throughout. The Olde Bell is the first in a family of modern day inns, all in historic timber framed buildings.

Eating and Drinking

The kitchen is in the charge of Tony Abarno, providing locally sourced food, served simply using local suppliers.Inn keepers are Florence and Tony, previously at the gastro haven, the Anchor and Hope, on the Cut, southbank.

Open from breakfast until dinner, we can accommodate up to 60 in the main dining room and up to 12 in the private panelled room. Our menu changed daily and we break our bread on site.

For elevenses and afternoon tea, home baked biscuits and cakes, proper coffee and for those ‘in between times’ plates of Welsh rarebit and fruitcake with Cashel blue.

Lodgings

At the inn, we provide simple creature comforts: decent mattresses, pure cotton sheets, with extra Jakob’s wool blankets. Beautifully designed suites with free standing baths in the suites. We use Aesop botanically based skin, hair and body products in every coaching inn bathroom.

Meetings and Events

Only a short walk from the River Thames The Olde Bell has 6 spacious meeting rooms. We can accommodate smaller groups, medium gatherings and breakout room options as well as larger parties up to 150 delegates, theatre style.

Weddings

In the grounds of the Olde Bell are the historic Tithe Barn and the Malthouse, in which we can accommodate gatherings of all sizes. Both buildings have rooms which are licensed to hold civil ceremonies. Capacities for civil ceremonies are 120 guests in the Tithe Barn and 40 guest in The Malthouse.

On the west coast of Turkey, the ancient city of Ephesus, already a fascinating place to visit because of its well-preserved Roman ruins and its importance in early Christian history, has recently been identified as the burial place of Cleopatra’s sister.

New archaeological investigations reveal that an unusual, octagonal-shaped tomb found at the heart of these ancient ruins contains what is thought to be the skeleton of the famous ruler’s sister Arsinoe, who was murdered in 41 BC on Cleopatra’s orders.

Though hundreds of kilometres from Egypt, Ephesus is thereby linked to the life of Cleopatra and the final chapters of ancient Egyptian history.

Historians relate that the power-hungry Cleopatra saw her younger sister as a rival for the Egyptian throne.

With Cleopatra’s brothers having previously been killed in Egypt, the final threat Cleopatra faced to control of the Egyptian throne was thereby eliminated on the orders of Mark Anthony via Cleopatra.

Visitors today can see the remains of Arsinoe’s tomb; originally 50 feet high, it is to be rebuilt and restored to its former glory.

The Temple of Artemis, on whose steps Arsinoe is said to have died, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple did not survive to modern times and today the site, which is a few km from Ephesus, is marked by just one column, so visitors can use their imagination to bring this historical site to life.

Ephesus itself, however, is one of the best preserved ancient cities in Turkey and is a place where visitors can ‘soak up’ history as they literally walk in the footsteps of the Romans. It boasts the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean and though only an estimated 15% of the site has been excavated, the ruins that can be seen give an idea of the city’s original splendour.

The Library of Celsus, whose façade has been carefully reconstructed from original pieces, was built in the early 2nd century AD and once held some 12,000 scrolls. The Theater, another impressive building in Ephesus, was built in the 3rd century BC and later restored and expanded in the 1st century AD by the Romans, reaching its present seating capacity of 24,000 people.

Ephesus is also an important site in early Christian history: it hosted one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the Book of Revelation of the Bible, St. Paul spent two years preaching here, and it is said that the Gospel of John might have also been written here. The nearby “Meryemana” (Mary’s House) is believed by some to be the house where the Virgin Mary lived her last years, and has become a popular pilgrimage site.

Located 3 km south of the Selçuk district in Turkey’s Ýzmir region and easily accessed from both Adnan Menderes Airport and the Aegean port of Kuþadasý, the ruins of Ephesus and its surrounding sites are amongst Turkey’s top tourist destinations.

www.gototurkey.co.uk

After industry consultation with a panel of 12 travel experts, Australian Traveller magazine last week announced that Esperance was rated Western Australia’s best tourism town and Number 2 in Australia.

“Nothing describes the feeling of total harmony when you drop a line into the ocean and watch the sunset over the water.”

Panel member and travel writer, Kerry van der Jagt fell in love with this magical coastal town during a self drive holiday some time ago.

“Years ago, after a long drive across the Nullarbor, Esperance and the beautiful offshore islands of the Recherche Archipelago cast their spell over me. I’ve spent the years since daydreaming of my return,” Kerry said.

This latest accolade is in addition Esperance’s Lucky Bay successfully overcoming a bid from Whitehaven on Whitsunday Island to retain the title of the nation’s whitest beach, following scientific analysis by the National Committee on Soil and Terrain.

Esperance local Dan Paris, photographer and television presenter, is proud that his tiny piece of paradise is getting the recognition it deserves.

“You will not find a better stretch of coastline anywhere in the world. The sand is soft and pure white, the water is the most spectacular turquoise colour and the swimming conditions are perfect,” Dan said.

“I’ve seen many corners of Australia in my line of work, and something always draws me back to Esperance.

Many accommodation options in Esperance are currently some fantastic special offers and discounts, for more information visit www.westernaustralia.com/deals

To experience the beauty of Esperance visit: http://westernaustralia.tv/video/248

ABOUT ESPERANCE:

Esperance is serviced by daily flights from Perth, which take just over an hour. Alternatively, it’s a fantastic self drive destination, taking approximately eight hours to get to from Perth.

One of the most iconic Australian images you could imagine is a kangaroo lazing on a white sandy beach. In Esperance, this is a reality that you can witness first hand.

Esperance is the place to head to experience squeaky-white beaches, getting off the beaten track and bunking down under the stars. The town is nestled on the shores of Esperance Bay with hundreds of islands dotting the coast making up the Recherche Archipelago.

The most authentic way to see Esperance is by four wheel drive.

Four National Parks take you up close to pristine nature with beautiful seasonal wildflowers, granite headlands, rugged coastal scenery and views over the islands of the Recherche Archipelago.

Great for camping, fishing and bush walking, one of the best spots there is Lucky Bay. The campsite has solar hot showers, camp kitchens and barbecues and plenty of bush walks with excellent coastal views.

Esperance has heaps to do including four wheel drive safaris, coach tours, helicopter tours, island cruises, diving charters, fishing, abseiling, skateboarding, sand boarding, canoeing, mini golf and a steam train.

For culture lovers, check out the museum, arts centre, art galleries and boutique aquarium with touch pool for kids.

Esperance is an ideal swimming spot, while West Beach, Fourth Beach and Observatory Beach boast some of the best surfing.

If snorkelling appeals, locals say the lagoon to the east of West Beach is good, as is idyllic-sounding Blue Haven Beach and Twilight Cove.

If you want to have a go at fishing, throw in a line at Tanker Jetty. For tent and safari hut camping, hop on a ferry to Woody Island.

Back in town there is a choice of hotels, motels, chalets, apartments, bed and breakfasts and farm stays.

W: www.visitesperance.com  or www.westernaustralia.com

While cassowaries tuck-in to the tropic’s exotic fruit known as quandongs in the Mission Beach rainforest, at the beach nearby, the therapists at Drift Spa are using it on clients as the key ingredient in a conditioning hair treatment.

Adding a new and holistic dimension to guest services and activities available in Mission Beach, Drift Spa opened last month at Castaways Resort and Spa. In another first, it is the only beachfront spa facility in Tropical North Queensland.

The Dreaming, Drift’s signature three-and-a-half-hour treatment, incorporates a salt exfoliation, mud wrap, full massage (including hands, feet and face) and exotic hair mask made from the oil of the quandong kernel.

The luxurious treatment embodies the philosophy of Drift Spa to soothe the body, mind and soul of clients with Australia’s Aboriginal-inspired Li’Tya products and treatments.

Right on the edge of the white sands of spectacular Mission Beach, Drift Spa at Castaways Resort and Spa is the ultimate location for a massage or a body wrap as its absolute beachfront position gives an uninterrupted view of Dunk Island and the Coral Sea.

Serene state-of-the-art treatment rooms offer air-conditioned comfort, or drift off on the balcony in either the spa or seated massage chairs. Drift’s cutting edge design means the four different treatment areas can cater to couples, singles or be booked exclusively by a group of six to 16.

Edge Architecture’s Gordon Beath, who is renowned for the Gold Coast Mirage, designed the unique relaxation areas and balcony treatment space while Coco Republic Interiors combined earthy hues with inspiration from the ocean for the décor.

Spa manager Lea-Ann Kennedy said Drift was not just a typical day spa, but an incredible experience given to clients in a stunning beachfront setting.

“The décor captures the essence of Li’tya’s Of the Earth and Of the Sea ranges which is important as each treatment at Drift is a sensory journey using colour, smell and sound to ground clients and leave them in a blissful state rarely achieved in their busy lives,” she said.

“Our six therapists have been fully trained in the use of Li’Tya which incorporates organic Australian native plant botanicals with ancient Aboriginal healing methods for a unique spa treatment.

“I fell in love with Li’Tya’s Australian made and owned products while I was working in spas on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. I like the company’s philosophy of treading lightly on the earth as well as their commitment to ‘give back’ to the indigenous people.

“I discovered Mission Beach 20 years ago when I started coming here annually on holidays.

“Now I have been able to set up a state-of-the-art spa in the most beautiful and peaceful location I’ve seen. Helping clients reconnect with themselves and rejuvenate after a treatment completes the dream for me.”

‘Drift’ offers a comprehensive range of beauty services including professional photographic makeup using Atelier products from France.

According to Lea-Ann, ‘Drift’ is aboard the latest ‘spa party’ trend known as ‘Sparty’. “This is a quirky and fun idea where our clients and their friends can enjoy exclusive use of the spa – a healthy alternative for hen’s parties and special occasions.

When it comes to organizing a ‘sparty’, Drift can cater for groups of six to 16 and to celebrate its recent opening, has a special package available. Until 31 May, 2009, groups of six booking a ‘sparty’ will receive a foot soak, one hour massage, cheese platter, glass of sparkling wine and use of the verandah spa for the party’s duration for just $600.

Other opening specials available this month include:

Drift Spa is another progressive investment by the Neville-Smith family who own Castaways Resort and Spa and are committed to adding value to Mission Beach as a destination.

“We are now rolling out our fresh Castaways branding to symbolise the resort’s recent refurbishment and expansion with the addition of Drift Spa and Palms wedding/conference facility – both built by local, Mission Beach builder Mark Watson of Watson Construction,” Mr James Neville-Smith said.

The Allison Inn & Spa in Willamette Valley

Anticipation builds toward opening of Oregon Wine Country’s premier inn & spa
New website debuts May, 1, 2009

Newberg, OR – Five months from today, one of the most anticipated hotel debuts of 2009 – The Allison Inn & Spa – will open its doors to guests seeking a respite in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley wine country. General Manager Pierre Zreik has announced that room reservations are now being accepted at the Inn which the (Portland) Oregonion newspaper has called ‘Oregon Wine Country’s first true luxury property.’

Featuring 85 deluxe accommodations, a signature restaurant, elegant conference and event facilities and the most substantial spa in the Pacific Northwest, The Allison is an environmentally sensitive, contemporary resort forged from stone, wood, glass and steel. Rising from a gentle hillside on 35 acres in the northeast corner of Newberg, Yamhill County, The Allison is sited in the foothills of Chehalem Mountains surrounded by vineyards, orchards, meadows, extensive gardens and rich agricultural farmland with expansive views. The Allison Inn & Spa is Oregon’s only Preferred Boutique hotel.

Guests are drawn by the region’s internationally acclaimed Pinot Noir and other fine varietals offered at over 200 nearby wineries. The Allison reflects the bounty of Oregon as well as the character and heritage of the neighboring rural communities.

The Allison’s architectural design is timeless and modern, with generous uses of polished wood, copper accents, glass, steel and stone on the exterior and warm, custom furnishings, handcrafted Oregon wood and local, modern art throughout. Significant architectural features include a dramatic glass-enclosed circular staircase connecting all four levels of the guest wing, soaring Living Room lobby with stone fireplace, outdoor balconies, striking indoor ‘vanishing-edge’ pool with folding floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto the south gardens and abundant water features including cascading waterfalls and pond in the spa area.

Sophisticated guestrooms and suites on four levels (Terrace, Spa, Main and Suite Levels) feature generous floor plans ranging from 485 – 1,575 square feet. September, 2009 rates offer Deluxe Guestrooms from $295-325, Junior Suites from $325-375, One-Bedroom Suites from $450-550 and the Two-Bedroom Grand Suite at $900-1100.

Seasonal packages will be offered.

All rooms at The Allison feature either private terrace or balcony, fully-upholstered bay window seat, gas fireplace, original artwork and luxurious, custom crafted furnishings.

Five-fixture baths include double sinks and soaking tubs with customized sliding panel to incorporate the room’s outdoor views.

The ballroom and reception foyer, meeting rooms and Board Room total 12,000 square feet and accommodate gatherings from 10 to 400. Function rooms features sweeping views, spacious outside terraces, foyer skylights and sculptural light fixtures.

Numerous outdoor venues are designed for private parties, weddings, picnics and group events hosted in the estate gardens vineyards and woodland overlook. Nearly 32 landscaped acres feature abundant flower and herb gardens, groves of deciduous and conifer trees, and over five acres of Pinot Noir vineyards. All areas are connected by winding footpaths.

The Allison’s 85-seat signature restaurant, Jory, features acclaimed Executive Chef Nathan Lockwood at the helm, having been recruited from Fork in San Anselmo, California and Acquerello in San Francisco. The 6,000 square foot restaurant showcases Oregon’s agricultural bounty and acclaimed wines, microbrews and hand-crafted distilled spirits in a casually elegant environment.

Guests can enjoy Oregon Wine Country cuisine with seasonal produce grown from the estate gardens and sourced throughout Oregon, at the Chef’s Table, in private dining rooms, outside along the south terrace and at an informal counter alongside the Open Kitchen as well as in the adjacent bar and Living Room. Catering for social and business gatherings will reflect the restaurant and bar menu offerings and the hotel’s 24-hour in-room dining and wine service also is under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The Allison Spa is15,000 square feet and features 12 treatment rooms including a private suite for small gatherings. Men’s, women’s and co-ed lounges are complemented with outdoor, landscaped garden terraces and fire pits.

Organic spa products are complemented by produce grown in the estate gardens. Two saunas and steam rooms, an indoor swimming pool and fitness studio with the state-of-the-art Technogym TM Kinesis Omega system along with a salon for beauty treatments complete the spa area. The Spa Director is Tara Calton.

The Allison Inn & Spa is seeking LEED certification, one of a handful of hotel properties in the world committed to achieving this ‘green seal’ with regards to building practices and sustainable ongoing operations. The hotel’s architect, GGLO, is a leader in green and sustainable building.

Key ‘green’ features of The Allison include solar hot water, photo voltaic cells (generating 7 percent of electricity), no plastic bottles used on property and a rooftop planted with sedum ‘green eco-roofing.’ The property is sited within the urban limits of the town of Newberg so development does not encroach upon environmentally sensitive Willamette Valley agricultural lands. The importing of mature trees and gardens to the site result in a net agricultural gain – significantly more trees and vegetation have been brought on to the property than were displaced by construction.

In addition to its wineries, Willamette Valley attractions include farm and garden tours, golf, hot air ballooning, helicopter winery tours, cycling, equestrian winery tours, shopping/galleries, rolling countryside backroads and charming small towns, college campuses, heritage sites and museums. Oregon’s rugged, popular coast is located 63 miles to the west of the Inn.

The Allison Inn & Spa is being developed by Springbrook Properites, Inc., a privately-held company whose owners have resided in Newberg for seven decades. General Manager Pierre Zreik joined The Allison after opening the Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California and serving as General Manager of Portland’s Heathman Hotel. Laura Crugnale is the Director of Sales and was previously at Oregon’s Salishan Lodge.

Address:
2525 Allison Lane
P.O. Box 3129
Newberg, Oregon 97132
(503) 554-2525 or toll free (877) 294-2525
www.TheAllison.com

Beautiful Wilderness Scenery, Unforgettable Fishing and Impeccable Service Highlight a Cruise Aboard The Grace Anne II

KENORA, ONTARIO, CANADA – Wilderness fishing and pampering comfort are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Certainly they are not when you are aboard the luxury yacht Grace Anne II, cruising in the beautiful north woods setting along the shores of Ontario’s Lake of the Woods.

It provides a getaway vacation that not only is perfect for anglers, but also offers plenty of options for those with other interests, such as guided photography, nature tours and kayak and canoe trips.

Guides steer guests to the most productive fishing waters, known for tackle-busting muskie. (A famous sight alongside Kenora’s harbor is a 40-foot wooden sculpture of “Husky the Muskie”). Also ready to tempt visiting anglers are hefty lake trout, as well as walleye, northern pike and bass.

Imagine the fight you’ll get when you hook into a muskellunge that is close to five feet long and may weigh more than 40 pounds. Some fishermen spend their lives casting for muskie but never catching one.

When you do, it will test the sturdy equipment that is designed especially for muskie fishing (the lure is itself the size of a “keeper” pan-fish). And it will test your strength and stamina as you fight for every inch of line you retrieve.

In the end, you’ll land your fish, pose for pictures of it, and release it back into the water, to swim away and perhaps fight again another day. But wait, you’re not done with fishing yet. Your guide not only knows where to find ‘em, but also how to cook ‘em.

A shore lunch is a north woods tradition not to be missed. Freshly caught walleye are superb eating and your guide will be an expert in filleting your catch and frying them with a gossamer-light “secret” breading.

And a tale of a winning poker hand is a good story to relate when the cocktail hour-or cognac time-arrives. Folklore has it that in 1913 a wealthy local businessman, John Furlong, won a 52-foot cruiser in a poker game and re-christened it Grace Anne after his wife.

The couple’s total enjoyment of the yacht led Furlong to commission in 1930 the building of Grace Anne II.

The 85-foot mahogany yacht was considered the finest craft introduced into Lake of the Woods. Eventually, the vessel evolved into a corporate yacht and was owned and operated for 40 years by the 3M Corporation of Minnesota.

Today, this historic wooden boat is an elegant lady of the lake. Together with its sibling island lodge, it provides luxurious getaways for discerning travelers and is an ideal venue for corporate retreats and to offer in incentive programs. With gleaming mahogany decks, Persian carpets and leaded glass, the yacht Grace Anne II transports guests to an era when silverware, fine linens and white-gloved service were unquestioned accoutrements on a wilderness excursion.

Traveling deep into Canada’s north woods aboard this historic yacht is akin to spending time in a private club. An attentive service staff attired in dress whites is ready to attend your every need-often anticipating that “need” before you do!

You also may feel that you are dining in a first-class restaurant, with meals prepared by a French chef and fine wines to
accompany dinner. Or simply enjoy an invigorating sauna or relax in a hot tub.

Lake of the Woods is an extraordinary labyrinthine waterway sprawling over a vast segment of wilderness bounded by Minnesota and the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. Carved by glaciers receding into the Canadian Pre-Cambrian Shield, the lake has 65,000 miles of shoreline-mo re than all of the Great Lakes combined.

It contains about 14,600 islands-more than any other lake in North America.

Surrounding forests are filled with red, white and jack pines, as well as spruce and poplars. Wildlife includes moose, deer, black bears, wolves and the occasional lynx.

Birds include soaring bald eagles and hawks and a wide variety of songbirds and, of course, loons, with their distinctive, haunting cries.

The Grace Anne II comfortably accommodates eight guests in six staterooms, with space for an additional eight at its hideaway lodge. Built on a 33-acre island, the lodge also provides a full complement of creature comforts.

Charters are based on a minimum of eight and a maximum of 16 guests.

Prices range from $1,695 per guest (for a 24-hour “experience package”) to $5,695 per guest for a five-night charter. Included are meals, a wide range of activities (including equipment) and transportation from Kenora, Ontario Airport. (Transportation can also be arranged from Winnipeg, the nearest major airport.)

Reservations, copies of full-color brochures and additional information are available from Grace Anne II Yacht and Lodge, 1-800-987-3857 or 204-987- 3321. The website is www.graceanne.com

FRASER ISLAND: Whether you’re drawn to the brilliance of Fraser Island’s rainforest with its great, green canopies growing in sand; to the Aussie beach lifestyle and those 75 miles of beach riddled with coloured sands, desert-like sand blows and shipwrecks; to sparkling fresh water lakes perched in dunes or the prospect of exploring the world’s largest sand island by four-wheel-drive – Fraser Island delivers all of Australia in one action-packed destination.

This World Heritage-listed island lies off the Queensland coast, at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, and is a ‘must do’ on any Australian tour. And Kingfisher Bay Resort is just the place to combine breath-taking scenery and four-wheel-driving adventure with a holiday pampering.

The award-winning resort is a fully-integrated ecotourism getaway, designed to whet the appetite for natural adventures.

The typical Queenslander-style hotel rooms are linked by timber walkways that meander through the bush. Bright, modern rooms have large private decks with bush, sea or lake views.

Guests can take part in numerous island and resort based activities, all of which are based around the natural beauty of the destination and are generally hosted by Kingfisher’s interpretive rangers, and or they can just chill out by the pool or on the beach.

And when the day’s exploring is done, indulge in a great Australian food and wine experience with all the creature comforts. Fraser is home to one of Queensland’s finest restaurants, Seabelle, which artfully combines natural bush food and local produce.

Explore the stunning, natural surrounds with a Fraser Island Adventure Package including a two-night bed and breakfast package at Kingfisher Bay Resort, catamaran transfer from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island, airport transfers from Hervey Bay Fraser Coast airport and a full-day Fraser Island tour.

Fraser Island is just offshore from Hervey Bay, home to the region’s whale watching fleet and access is easier than ever before, with Virgin Blue and Jetstar operating direct jet services daily from Sydney, with other major city connections. QantasLink also operates daily from Brisbane.

The Hotel Palazzo Decumani is situated in the heart of Naples, where the present city structure has developed over the original one built during the ancient Roman period.

An urban plan whereby the complex network of secondary roads or ‘cardini’, the characteristic alleys of Naples, join with the principal streets of the ‘decumani’, now known as Via Tribunali and Via San Biagio Dei Librai.

The recent subject of an extensive and extremely careful restoration project, Hotel Palazzo Decumani combines the elegance of an authentic early 20th century palazzo with the very best in modern interior design so as to create an urban residence of undisputable charm.

Palazzo Decumani offers 28 rooms and suites all with parquet flooring, travertine stone bathrooms, luxurious textiles, stylish contemporary furnishings.

www.palazzodecumani.com

Hotel Homs, originally built in 1910 in classic Italian style, has been recently renovated and it is now part of the Charming Hotels & Resorts Group.

This 4 star boutique hotel is located in the fashionable Via della Vite in the heart of the historical centre of Rome’s finest shopping district, just around the corner from the Spanish steps.

The Homs has now 53 rooms plus junior and deluxe suites and an exclusive rooftop apartment which can host 8 people. The newly opened champagne bar Vuda Bar is a prestigious addition to Hotel Homs.

www.hotelhoms.it

Gargnano, Lake Garda

Villa Sostaga was the summer and hunting retreat of the ancient family of Counts Feltrinelli and it is perched in an enviable position on a hill overlooking the blue waters of Lake Garda near Gargnano. In 2006 the old house was transformed in a luxury boutique hotel by the Seresina family. In the last two years to the already individually styled rooms in the main villa, more family rooms have been opened in the Dependance bringing the total number to 19.

The villa has an open air swimming pool and it is surrounded by a natural park with breathtaking and unforgettable views of Lake Garda. Villa Sostaga now offers delicious dishes in its restaurant which has been revamped and updated by the new chef Carlo Valeri.

Carlo is a very experienced young chef, he has previously worked in Michelin star restaurants in Italy and was named best Italian chef under 36 in 2001 at the “Gualtiero Marchesi Award”.

www.villasostaga.eu