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Here we are again in September, a time to resume normal daily activities and return to the commitments that characterize our days between work, family, sports, and hobbies.
For most people, September marks the return to the office or company, where relationships with colleagues, bosses, suppliers, and customers resume. After a well-deserved summer break, we feel ready to contribute with renewed enthusiasm to the goals of the company.
This is a crucial period for the continuation of the work year, where goals, strategies, methods, and deadlines are set to successfully complete a project. Commercial area procedures are optimized, and the adoption of new technological tools to streamline organization management and performance is considered. And what better way to discuss this than a company convention in an external venue equipped with everything needed, combining business with pleasure and adding interesting team-building activities to the program?
An excellent solution to offer employees the opportunity to gradually readjust to the rhythms and, at the same time, build a super-winning team!
Conventions and team building at Cappuccini Resort, the perfect location for your business
At Cappuccini Resort, a historic sixteenth-century structure in the heart of Franciacorta with a 4-star hotel, on-site restaurant, and proprietary wellness center, companies have at their disposal spacious environments, modern facilities, and guest care for a stay where professional needs can be balanced with leisure moments, according to a customized comprehensive package to be built together.
Among the services offered by the resort for corporate conventions and team building, you’ll find:
- Spacious equipped meeting rooms and small rooms with a fireplace complete with everything needed: Wi-Fi connection, projectors, audiovisual equipment, tables, chairs, and private bathrooms
- Breakfasts and meals prepared by the brigade of Cucina San Francesco, to be enjoyed depending on the weather either under the portico or in the restaurant halls
- 14 rooms, including 4 suites, of the 4-star Hotel de Charme equipped with all comforts for a restful sleep with a direct view of the greenery of Mount Orfano and the vineyards surrounding the structure
- Spacious outdoor areas: from the cloister to the panoramic terrace, from the walkway leading to the remains of the ancient Roman tower to the centuries-old forest, everything in the resort speaks the language of nature, authenticity, and relaxation
- The pool immersed in the park, for relaxation on the sun terrace and enjoying a gourmet aperitif by the pool
- “Il pozzo di Marco” (Marco’s well), the cellar managed by our sommelier Marco Pelizzari in constant search of the finest types of wines, with a special focus on Champagne and Franciacorta DOCG
- The Beauty SPA Elis where you can enjoy wellness and hydrotherapy paths, massages, treatments, and unforgettable rejuvenating moments.
There are many corners of the resort suitable for group activities such as creative workshops and fun cooking challenges using a professional kitchen. Regarding outdoor activities, the centuries-old park is undoubtedly the preferred location: here, you can engage in sports guided by our personal trainers, or embark on excursions to discover the views dominating Mount Orfano.
Finally, don’t forget the possibility of organizing guided tours in the most renowned wineries in the area, as well as shuttle and transfer services for hassle-free transportation.
Read also: Team building in Franciacorta. Autumn ideas
Conferences and corporate conventions in Franciacorta: request information
Rosalba and her staff are available to gather the needs of your company and provide personalized quotes for conferences, conventions, corporate events, and team building.
Start the new year on a high note: contact us!
On September 16th and 17th, 2023, the eagerly anticipated Festival Franciacorta in Cantina returns, offering a weekend filled with the delights of fine wine, excellent cuisine, and open-air culture. What does this new edition have in store for us? Let’s discover it together!
Festival Franciacorta in Cantina 2023: Tastings, Tours, and Outdoor Experiences
An entire weekend to immerse yourself in the magic of the Franciacorta cellars, surrounded by unique landscapes adorned with ancient castles, historic residences, monasteries, and medieval villages. All set against the backdrop of gentle hills from which the Franciacorta DOCG, one of the world’s most esteemed wines, takes its origin.
This is the common thread that has always linked the various offerings of the Festival Franciacorta in Cantina, an unmissable event not only for wine lovers but for all those who wish to experience a stress-free weekend in an easily accessible area known for its abundance of attractions for relaxation and entertainment.
From guided tours and tastings in the cellars to picnics in the vineyards, from lunches and dinners featuring characteristic flavors and specially crafted dishes by local chefs to exceptional pairings with the finest glasses of Franciacorta DOCG, along with organized visits to ancient manors and historic residences, the festival is a concentration of opportunities to experience the territory according to individual preferences, choosing which initiatives to join and at what pace.
The event adheres to the concept of “slow tourism,” allowing participants to engage in the activities that interest them the most, with the aim of enjoying the schedule and stay in ways and times most congenial to each individual. As Gypsy Rose Lee once said, “If there is something worth doing, it’s better to do it very slowly.”
For all the information and to learn about participation details and the detailed program, visit the official website of the Festival Franciacorta in Cantina.
Festival Franciacorta in Cantina: Where to Stay
For those who wish to stay in Franciacorta during the festival, it is advisable to choose accommodation located in a central area with respect to the events and equipped with private parking. Even better if it can guarantee a continuity of experience, both in terms of tranquility and the quality of stay and overnight stay, and in terms of gourmet food and wine offerings with menus and genuine ingredients that will accompany you starting from the morning breakfast.
Located on the slopes of Monte Orfano in a reserved area and immersed in nature, Cappuccini Resort is the harmonious setting where all this becomes a reality: from the 4-star Charme Hotel to the Cucina San Francesco with food and wine pairings designed in collaboration between the Chef and our sommelier Marco Pelizzari, from the spacious outdoor areas enhanced by the ancient forest to the Beauty SPA Elis to rediscover the pleasure of true well-being, everything is designed to ensure high-level hospitality respecting privacy and with the aim of thoroughly satisfying the needs of the clientele.
The resort also offers shuttle and transfer services, for hassle-free transportation both for individuals and groups, and personal wine trainer, for personalized fitness sessions among the vineyards, savoring with sight and then taste – the exercise can conclude with tasting the finest local wines and sampling typical products – the authentic wonders that our hills have been preserving for decades.
Book your stay for the Festival Franciacorta in Cantina 2023 now: our staff will be happy to show you all the options available.
INSI & ME arrives in Franciacorta – Festival of food and culture
An extraordinary edition of the Franciacorta Festival which mainly involves restaurants and wineries. It is “INSI & ME in Franciacorta – Festival of food and culture” which will be held from 6 to 8 March 2020 and which will offer the public a delicious opportunity to visit our beautiful land in this winter that smells of spring.
For the occasion, the most beautiful sites of historical and cultural interest will open their doors with guided tours, accompanied by itineraries to discover closely how the typical products of the area are born. To this will be added tours in the cellars and outdoor activities such as walks through the vineyards and aperitifs by the lake.
All information on the website www.franciacorta.net/en/insieme/il-festival/ . Here you find our proposal.
Cappuccini’s four-handed lunch
On the occasion of INSI & ME in Franciacorta – Festival of food and culture we organized an unmissable 4-hand lunch that will host Chef Tano Simonato of the Tano restaurant as a guest, pass me the oil from Milan. Lunch will be held on Sunday 8 March at Cappuccini and includes a menu focused on a very particular concept of cuisine, with a wise use of the main ingredient of Tano’s cuisine: extra virgin olive oil.
Here’s the menu:
White and Black (dish dedicated to Vittorio Fusari)
Chef Marco Zilindo
Transparent ravioli of whiskey water, coral mousse, scallop tartare, pomegranate cream
Chef Tano Simonato
Pairing for appetizers: Franciacorta Brut
Crystal egg, soft egg white, potato and parmesan, Venus black rice creamed with fake butter and parmesan, gold and glazed black truffle
Chef Tano Simonato
Light pesto ravioli, mozzarella cream, marinated hunchback shrimp, basil air
Chef Tano Simonato
Pairing first courses: Franciacorta Rosè
Sheep cutlet with artichoke cream, goat’s cheese soft with bergamot, corn and pistachios, accompanied by infusion with spices
Chef Marco Zilindo
Second courses pairing: Franciacorta Dosage Zero Millesimato
Pre dessert
Full cedar
Chef Mirco Consolati
Dessert
Crunchy almond cannolo, ricotta mousse with almond and candied lemon, almond jam and citrus cream
Chef Tano Simonato
Among the dishes there is also a proposal dedicated to Chef Vittorio Fusari, who recently passed away. In combination with each course, the selection of the best varieties of Franciacorta DOCG from our sommelier Marco Pelizzari.
Overnight in 4-star hotel in Franciacorta
If you want to treat yourself to a long weekend, book your overnight stay at our 4-star Hotel de Charme: a perfect intimate refuge to relax and live the experience of sleeping in the tranquility of the old cells of the friars, refurbished by Rosalba and her staff while preserving the original atmosphere.
Affrettati, i posti sono limitati: Tel. + 39 030 71 57 254, [email protected].
A very important moment that marks the beginning of Christian life, according to roots still well rooted in our territories. It is the rite of Holy Baptism, the second great moment of family reunion after birth.
Every year dozens of families choose the Cucina San Francesco di Cappuccini Resort kitchen to celebrate this event and spend a nice day together. Strengths the excellent food proposed by the Chef together with his brigade and a location with surprising charm immersed in Franciacorta, with large spaces ideal for large groups and for the enjoyment of all the children of the family.
Baptism is only the first of a long series of stages that you can celebrate here in the resort: discover them all!
First Communion, Confirmations, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations. The perfect restaurant in the heart of Franciacorta
How nice is it to get together to celebrate the important stages of your life? From First Communion to Confirmation, from the wedding anniversary to the birthday until graduation, Cappuccini Resort makes its spaces available by studying the best solution based on the number of people and the needs of the guests.
Among the most popular rooms there is the former Church of the Friars, today a highly sought after dining room with a unique charm, with direct access to the garden from which to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Franciacorta.
And to conclude with beauty here is the Conventina, the room of conviviality par excellence. Built within the mighty walls of the convent and equipped with a large window, the Conventina is the ideal place to go wild with music or simply relax with a drink.
Bachelorette and stag parties
Gourmet dinner with overnight stay in a 4-star hotel, relaxation at the Elis Beauty SPA, fitness in the vineyards together with a qualified personal wine trainer. These are some ideas for hen and stag parties recommended by the Cappuccini staff, in this corner of Franciacorta to be experienced and within walking distance of the most important night clubs.
Rosalba and her team are available for any additional information: contact us without obligation.
Much more than a simple dinner, the 2020 New Year at Cappuccini Resort is an experience to be experienced. Find out what awaits you and book now to secure your place!
Our offer for an unforgettable New Year
Dinner based on delicious dishes and refined wines, live music, possibility of staying in a 4-star suite and an exclusive visit to the wine cellar built in the old well. And if you feel the need to regenerate yourself, what better than a wellness program in our Elis Beauty Spa?
These are the highlights of our offer to welcome 2020, with refined flavors and the company of the people you love.
First of all, the food: every day the Chef and his brigade choose the best ingredients to create refined, balanced and delicate dishes. Our menus follow the trend of the season, for a triumph of taste that enhances what is beautiful in every period of the year.
This is accompanied by the best Franciacorta and French Champagne wines, selected by the sommelier Marco Pelizzari awarded the title of “Krug Ambassador”.
And beyond the table? You will have the chance to see the cellar for yourself, where once the friars of the convent drew water. A place of unchanged charm, an important testimony of the 16th century, today a faithful guardian of our precious bottles. You will stay in the suites of the 4-star Hotel de Charme and enjoy the charm of the ancient cells of the friars. And finally, why not, give yourself a moment of healthy relaxation in the spa center located in the former convent’s concierge, leaving you lulled by the gentle waters of the calidarium and personalized massages.
New Year’s Eve 2020 menu
Smoked lobster, warm deer, risotto with hunchbacks, turbot and the inevitable cotechino with lentils. These are the main ingredients of the New Year’s Eve dinner at Cappuccini Resort, presented by the kitchen with combinations, aromas and dishes that combine style and refinement. A unique and unavailable proposal enriched by the perfect match with fine wines.
Following our desserts, tangerines, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, lots of fun and celebrations until late at night.
Information and reservations: + 39 030 71 57 254 – [email protected] – contact form.
Hurry, seats are limited!
Experience the arrival of Christmas with an exclusive dinner in Franciacorta with your employees, customers and suppliers: from Cappuccini Resort the complete offer to combine business and fun!
Cucina San Francesco and the delicacies of Franciacorta
The tradition of the area is revived in the Cucina San Francesco of Cappuccini Resort. The brigade creates culinary delicacies every day and combines them with the best varieties of Franciacorta DOCG and French sparkling Champagne, giving a unique tasting experience perfect for your company Christmas dinner.
In addition to taste, the moment to live. The dinner at Cappuccini is in fact a wonderful opportunity to stay at the table together with your employees, customers and partners, recognizing the value of those who work for your company every day and creating further harmony. Discover the seasonal menu.
Meeting room: the Conventina
For the more institutional part of the meeting Cappuccini Resort provides the meeting room located on the lower floor: the much appreciated Conventina. Equipped with a large living room and a cozy fireplace and enriched by an ancient bookcase with precious volumes, the Conventina is the ideal place for meetings and business conventions.
Here you and your team can dedicate yourself with maximum privacy to your business and at the same time enjoy a moment of leisure by taking advantage of the bar and walking in the centuries-old park where the view over the surrounding gentle hills predominates.
And rest came: our 4-star hotel
It is also possible to spend the night in the 4-star Hotel de Charme of the resort, our accommodation that transmits all the love that the owner Rosalba has for this place. The hotel preserves the charm of what were once monks’ cells, now converted into elegant rooms with a noble accent.
Book now your year-end company dinner: we will call you as soon as possible to understand all your needs and set up an ad hoc hospitality.
Who said that spring and summer are exclusive frames for the exchange of the fateful “yes”? More and more couples are opting for a winter wedding. Let’s see the reasons together, also based on the feedback received from our fantastic spouses.
All the advantages of a winter wedding
Nice to enjoy the warm rays of the sun, the light clothes, the aperitif in the open air. But if we think back to the scorching temperatures of the past summer, perhaps the idea of a winter wedding no longer seems as extravagant as it used to be. Added to this are many other good reasons that are raising the interest of so many future husbands and wives.
Do you want to put the beauty of a winter sunset and maybe even the charm of snow? Flowers and seasonal decorations that go beyond the traditional spring and summer choices? The pleasure of being at the table with relatives and friends? And again, a rich calendar of dates to choose from given the little competition of the moment?
And then there are the women, who can compete for the title of the winter queen look with coats, overcoats, stoles and short fur coats. Without taking anything away from the bride, of course!
Honeymoon in winter
But let’s go back to our bride and groom and their well-deserved honeymoon. Winter is the ideal time to enjoy a very special honeymoon. From the charm of New York decorated for Christmas to a relaxing week in the Caribbean, from an exciting Safari in South Africa to a cruise in the Maldives, so many experiences to live for the couple who decide for a winter wedding.
Location for winter weddings in Franciacorta
With its location offering ample space overlooking the vineyards of Franciacorta, Cappuccini Resort awaits you for a wonderful winter wedding. Also available to the weds is the beautiful Conventina for the evening party and the ancient cells of the friars, now converted into elegant rooms of our 4-star Hotel.
Your dream wedding starts now: contact us without obligation!
The news has thrilled the entire Italian sporting world: Milan and Cortina have won the XXV edition of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games by defeating the “rival” Sweden in the final.
A desired triumph that immediately aroused the interest of the receptive sector of our country. The sector has in fact immediately set in motion to understand how to better respond to the tourist flows arriving with the Olympics, which will see thousands of foreigners come into contact with our local realities.
And then let’s find ourselves prepared!
Cappuccini Resort’s proposal for the Milan – Cortina Olympics: the tastes of Franciacorta
Our resort is located in the territory of Cologne (Brescia) on the slopes of Monte Orfano, a famous promontory that rises in the middle of Franciacorta with a splendid view over the vineyards and the surrounding nature. An oasis of peace easily accessible via the A4 motorway (Rovato exit) and the A35 motorway (exit Chiari Ovest). There are two airports nearby: Bergamo Orio al Serio (30 km) and Milan Linate (70 km).
And it is precisely from the territory in which we are inserted that the essence of our hospitality proposal originates. On the one hand, the Cucina San Francesco reflects the elegant flavor of Franciacorta, with gourmet dishes accompanied by homemade bread and breadsticks made with raw materials that are born in the own vegetable garden. From the other side, the 4-star Hotel de Charme offers an unforgettable experience, between elegance treated in every detail and the excitement of falling asleep in what were once the ancient cells of the friars.
SPA & Beauty and other services
Our goal is to offer each guest memorable moments between leisure and relaxation, for a regenerating stay in an uncontaminated territory. Among the services offered by Cappuccini Resort:
- SPA and wellness center: sauna, Turkish bath, massages, treatments, wellness packages, yoga and pilates courses. The marvelous swimming pool carved into the rock is the flagship. Find out more.
- Excursions organized in the area: guided tours and tours to discover the excellence of Franciacorta and Lake Iseo through history, art and nature.
- Tasting visits to partner wineries: guided tours of the best wineries in the area, tasting a good glass of Franciacorta DOCG accompanied by delicious snacks.
Don’t wait until it’s too late: book your stay at Cappuccini Resort now!
Have you started planning the “yes” day? Here are some suggestions for choosing the perfect restaurant for your wedding reception!
Wedding reception: restaurant capacity
One of the first variables to consider is the capacity of the restaurant. Think based on the number of people you would like to invite, and from there start discarding inadequate spaces. Take into account a percentage of defections that averages around 10-20%.
Ideal location for the season
Have you decided to get married in winter? Then the pool may not be so useful, except for a mere scenographic effect. Do you prefer summer? In this case you might prefer a structure surrounded by greenery where nature offers regenerating shaded spaces.
Whatever the season you choose, make sure the restaurant has everything you need: from a beautiful garden to live in the summer to large internal sizes for lunch and the evening party in the case of winter.
Easy access
Do any relatives find it hard to drive or walk? Is a bus organized by friends expected to arrive? Are there climbs that risk freezing in the winter period? Reflect on all these and other factors: you will avoid that your guests’ arrival at the restaurant turns out to be a climb to the calvary!
Possibility of civil ceremony
QuellSome restaurants are elected “Municipal House”: this means that the official has the authorization to celebrate the ceremony locally and directly register the marriage. However, there are other possibilities: if the location that teases you is not Municipal House you can sign in advance in the Town Hall and then carry out the ritual in the structure (usually the next day).
Celebration is an important moment, and deserves an environment that responds to your dreams: make sure, therefore, that there is a room or an outdoor area suited to your expectations, which serves as a perfect backdrop for the exchange of rings and promises. For a shot that will remain forever engraved in the film of your life!
Space for the evening party
For some couples of future spouses the evening party is one of the fundamental moments of the reception, to be organized with the utmost care. When choosing a restaurant, also consider the type of entertainment you have in mind: jazz music in the background, rock band, dj are solutions with different needs. For example, if you already see yourself unleashed on the dance floor, a lounge with enough space is a must. And maybe sofas for those who prefer to sit and watch or rest from time to time.
Maximum food care
Last but not least, is the quality of the food served. Preferred restaurants that make dishes with fresh, quality and possibly local ingredients. And also make sure that there are proposals for celiacs, allergy sufferers and intolerances.
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Have you decided to crown your dream of love in Franciacorta? Here is a brief guide to discovering the best locations to capture the most important shots of the new life together!
Wedding in Franciacorta: when a shot is forever
Many noteworthy locations that Franciacorta offers to impress forever the emotion of the seal placed on your heart.
To those who love religious buildings we recommend a photo shoot at the Olivetan Abbey of Saints Nicholas and Paul VI (Via Brescia 83, Rodengo Saiano), the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (Via Monastero 5, Provaglio d’Iseo), the Convent of the Santissima Annunciata (Via Pianora 8, Coccaglio) or the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Stella (via Stella 17, Cellatica). The underlying theme of these places is the fascinating panorama, between elegant vineyards and rolling hills.
Wide choice also for fans of historic buildings: we remember the Roman Tower of Coccaglio (via Castello), the Pieve of Sant’Andrea in Iseo (via Pieve 36) and the Castle of Bornato (via Castello 24). Moving into the city, the two symbols of the different souls of historical Brixia: the archaeological area of the Capitolium, a UNESCO world heritage site, and the Brescia Castle.
We conclude with the best locations for photos, citing some wonderful natural sceneries typical of this place. First of all the Torbiere del Sebino, where you can capture your joy with the breathtaking colors of the Franciacorta sunset in the background. Other possible ideas are the beautiful lakeside walks of Iseo, Clusane d’Iseo and Paratico or, being able to move a little, the enchanting pearl of Santa Maria del Giogo, a splendid panoramic ridge located above Iseo with a view of the lake and the surrounding area , Including Franciacorta.
A location, many services: our resort
The alternative? Choose a wedding location that has the magic inherent in every corner. Hence the mantra that has been with us for over 30 years: to shine the beauty of the ancient Franciscan convent, now redeveloped as a 4-star resort and hotel, preserving its authentic charm.
Cappuccini Resort accompanies you throughout your wedding, from the first visit to the resort to the final party in the Conventina, passing through exclusive dishes and the possibility of exchanging the “yes” in the ancient Church of the friars or in the presence of the remains of the tower Roman. To live your dream of love and take photos that testify to the joy of a unique day in a context that … more exciting you can not.
Find out more about our wedding service in Franciacorta.