Fast Cars, Slow Food
For the ultimate pow-WOW among senior directors, head to the Veneto for a 2-night trip that combines both luxury and excitement and is guaranteed to fire the creative juices.
Your first night sees you and your party ensconced in a sixteenth century villa nestled in private parkland and surrounded by vineyards. Tea on the lawn, dinner in the hotel’s wine cellar, breakfast in the loggia and a peaceful slumber assured.
All of which should set you up for your morning meeting with all the necessary facilities on hand, in a setting that cannot fail to inspire.
Work done, it’s time to dust off your inner Bond. A fleet of supercars awaits in the car park, all gleaming chrome and leather seats. A quick briefing, and you’re in the driving seat. Cruise along the banks of the River Adige, before climbing a series of hairpin bends into the foothills of the Alps for dramatic views over northern Italy. Take the slow road home, gliding through vineyards as you descend towards Lake Garda. En route visit the country home of the Count Guerrieri-Rizzardi, for refreshments in the beautiful gardens before ending your journey at the family’s private palace in Bardolino, on the shores of the lake.
Lunch is hosted by charming Countess Maria Cristina in the family home complemented by a selection of the estate’s fine wines, including the award-winning Amarone, Le Calcarole 2009.
Depart by Riva boat and take a spin across Lake Garda to the resort town of Peschiera, where you pick up the train to Venice.
For your final night, check into in the 5-star Ca Sagredo, a 15th-century palace on the banks of the Grand Canal, and dine at your leisure in a city that remains one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
