We welcomed Lama Michel Rinpoche with great enthusiasm for a new instalment of the “La Cattedra della Speranza” series. Born in Brazil and trained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Lama Michel Rinpoche guided us through a profound reflection on the theme of hope in our times – amidst difficulties and opportunities – exploring the relationship between our inner world, our relationships and the sea...

Every Thursday in May we met in Horti for a series of four crochet lessons in collaboration with Matilde Crea.   The course was designed for beginners or for those who want to brush up on their craft and discover new techniques: choose what to make, let Luciana’s expert hand guide you, create your own set and take your creations home!  ...

In a world that seems to leave no room for contemplation, silence takes on new meanings.    This was one of the themes of our second ‘Chair of Hope’, which featured journalist and writer Nicoletta Polla-Mattiot. The author of the book "Silence is Revolution". Ascoltare il suono segreto della vita, engaged in a dialogue with Mauro Querci and the audience, in a discussion that sought to explore a th...

Horti in Primavera was a three-day event filled with discussions, reflections, shared moments and a great desire to be together.   We welcomed lecturers from the University of Pavia and Elio Belisari, from the band Elio e le Storie Tese, to the conference ‘Autism: possible truths amidst hoaxes and fake news’. We organised the Farmers’ Market with local producers and farmers, a crochet workshop wit...

To mark Horti’s third Community Sunday, on 21 June, we celebrated the arrival of summer with our usual farmers’ market, featuring Alveare che dice sì Pavia, the Balançin Social Cooperative, Acli Terra, Coldiretti Pavia and Orto del noi, a yoga masterclass led by The Yoga Effect and Elève, and a mending workshop with Marta Ricchiardi (Rapazebù), who transformed a simple act into a reflection on con...

The series of talks entitled “La Cattedra della Speranza” kicked off with the internationally renowned artist Adrian Paci, interviewed by the journalist Mauro Querci. A cultural programme designed to provide a space for dialogue, reflection and discussion on the major issues of our time.   Mauro Querci, a journalist with a keen eye for cultural and social dynamics, guided Adrian Paci through a ser...

As part of Horti Aperti, we will also be renewing our partnership with the Fondazione Feltrinelli: on Sunday 20 September, we will be hosting the second edition of L’isolachenonc’è, a fun and cultural programme dedicated to young children (aged 0 to 12) and families.   From 10:30 am, we will be hosting fairy tales, workshops, readings and a show, which will bring many stories to life, inspiring ne...

Horti Aperti returns on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. The theme of the fifth edition of the City Green Festival will be ‘Art and Craft. The intelligent garden, designed with passion and tended with care’. Alongside the exhibition and market dedicated to sustainable gardening, there will be a packed programme of talks, discussions, workshops and hands-on sessions. The cultural programme will...