A party
in the garden
Join us at our home in Raschiacco for an afternoon of good food, good wine, and little bit of Italian summer.
Since many of you are traveling from afar, we’ve included some details below to help plan your visit. While the main celebration will take place on Saturday, for those joining us for the full weekend, we’ll have a few meals together at our home and have put together some recommendations for fun activities, places to visit, and things to do in the surrounding area.
No gifts, no dress code.
We’re keeping things relaxed and casual — there’s no formal dress code. Wear something comfortable, or use it as an excuse to wear something a little fun if you’d like! (We’re still figuring out what we’ll be wearing too.)
Parking
There's parking at the house and along the road. Let us know if you need a ride or want to see if you can carpool.
Tent spots
There's room for tents if you'd like to stay over — just tell us in advance.
Gifts
Please, none.
Dress code
None. Come as you feel comfortable.
Evenings
We'll be outdoors most of the time — bring a light jacket for the evening.
Kids & dogs
Both very welcome — there's plenty of space to run around.
Getting here
Trieste airport 50 min, Venice airport 1.5 hrs, Udine station 25 min by car.
Taxi
We'll organize a taxi service — let us know if you'd like to book a ride.
If you're staying for the whole weekend, there is plenty to explore around Friuli and the surrounding area. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend a day.
Wine tasting
The hills around Udine are full of family-run wineries making some of Italy's best white wine — Friulano and Ribolla Gialla especially. Our favorites are Vini La Magnolia and Azienda Agricola Alturis, or simply explore the wineries scattered across the Colli Orientali.
Olive oil tasting
See how Friulian olive oil is made and taste it fresh at a local grove — many producers pair it with a wine tasting for an easy afternoon. Try Azienda Agricola e Agriturismo Olio Ducale.
Local specialties
Prosciutto di San Daniele, frico, and gubana for the brave. To drink: Ribolla Gialla and Friulano (white), Refosco (red).
Hiking in Slovenia
Right next door, with incredible hiking — the turquoise Soča valley, the dramatic peaks of Triglav National Park, and Kobarid for hikes and history.
Cividale del Friuli
A must-see nearby town — wander the old streets, cross the famous Devil's Bridge, and take in Roman and Lombard history. Piazza Paolo Diacono, the main square, is great for a drink and people watching.
Udine
A relaxed city for an afternoon — Piazza Libertà, Tiepolo frescoes and hilltop views from the castle. For food, try OGGI Gelato for the best ice cream, Osteria Alla Ghiacciaia for dinner, Osteria Al Cappello for wine, or Fratelli Panza for pizza.
Trieste
About 1–1.5 hours away — walk the waterfront, see Piazza Unità d'Italia, and stop into a café from the old Austro-Hungarian era.
The coast
Marina Julia for a stony beach close by, or Grado for sand and a proper Italian seaside town.
Restaurants
We'll add our favorites soon. For now: coffee and brioche at Bar Al Telefono in Faedis, or Sicilian food at Trattoria Ippolito.
And of course any allergies or questions.