A summertime celebration with international friends and loved ones.
Giovanni's 50th Birthday Event
Saturday 1st August 20266:00pm Aperitivo and canapes on arrival
7:00pm Dinner served
9:00pm Live music, drinks and a long summer eveningJoin us for a relaxed outdoor celebration… an evening of live music, great food and wine, set in a privately hired countryside venue, shared with friends and loved ones.A special place from Giovanni’s childhood.
Countryside venue
Venue "Agriturismo Mulino in Pietra"
Address/Google Pin maps.app.goo.gl/G2P8nDXbzvtaJDSv7
Website mulinoinpietra.com
NOTE: Ignore the venue address on their website**, the address is not "Via Mulino di Cortogno, 1, Casina", please only use the Google Pin here
Travel
We kick-off with aperitivo/canapes at 6pm.The venue is nestled deep in the countryside hills (approx 45 minutes drive from Reggio Emilia) in an treasured area from Giovanni's childhood.Google Pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/G2P8nDXbzvtaJDSv7Driving
- 45 minutes drive from Reggio Emilia. Car parking on the country laneway outside the venue.Uber/taxi
- There is unfortunately no Uber.
- Taxi companies:
radiotaxireggioemilia.it
apptaxi.it/en/reggio-emiliaAeroplane
(1) Bologna (BLQ) Airport - 90 minutes by taxi
(2) Milan Linate (LIN) Airport - 2 to 3 hours by train and taxi. Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Milan Bergamo (BGY) are further away.Train
- High Speed: Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station italotreno.com
- Low Speed: Reggio Emilia Station trenitalia.com
- Either station is 45 minutes taxi journey to the venueBus
- Unfortunately there are no public buses.
Food and drinks
A full dinner and drinks will be provided throughout the evening… starting with aperitivo/canapes at 6pm, followed by a sit-down dinner outdoors at 7pm.Please let Christopher (Giovanni’s husband) know of any dietary requirements or allergies by Friday 10th August via WhatsApp (+44 7786 346 097).
Dress code
Relaxed summer casual
The whole event is outdoors so everyone can enjoy the summer evening
Accommodation needed?
For those travelling from Australia, London or elsewhere in Italy, you may wish to arrange accommodation in advance. Here are some local options:ROOMS AT THE VENUE
The venue has a small hotel with 6 rooms. The date (Saturday 1st August) is not available to book online, so please contact the event coordinator, Valentina, directly via WhatsApp [https://wa.me/+39 348 912 3301](+39 348 912 3301) to check availability and pricing. Valentina speaks perfect English.AIRBNB / BOOKING.COM
There are a small number of nearby options, though these will require a car or taxi to reach. Some guests will be driving back towards Reggio Emilia after the event, so you may be able to organise a lift on the evening if needed.
