And just like that, we were transported to a totally different era. Just a stone’s throw away from Italy, this sweet village Ascona on the south side of Switzerland feels like something out of a movie. For a moment you feel like you are back in the 50’s, sipping fancy beverages with colorful fruit and looking out at the sailboats sitting in water that sparkles like a million diamonds when the sun is setting. Good thing Eric brought his pink bathing suit! He fit right in! The pasta here was unlike anything we have ever had, and our lovely new friend Christian proudly told us that it is his grandmother’s recipe. It was so surreal to leave cows on the hillside in Lucerne and within a matter of just a few hours traveling by boat and train, find ourselves in this ultra chic Swiss-Italian village! @edenroc_ascona
And just like that, we were transported to a totally different era. Just a stone’s throw away from Italy, this sweet village Ascona on the south side of Switzerland feels like something out of a movie. For a moment you feel like you are back in the 50’s, sipping fancy beverages with colorful fruit and looking out at the sailboats sitting in water that sparkles like a million diamonds when the sun is setting. Good thing Eric brought his pink bathing suit! He fit right in! The pasta here was unlike anything we have ever had, and our lovely new friend Christian proudly told us that it is his grandmother’s recipe. It was so surreal to leave cows on the hillside in Lucerne and within a matter of just a few hours traveling by boat and train, find ourselves in this ultra chic Swiss-Italian village! @edenroc_ascona
And just like that, we were transported to a totally different era. Just a stone’s throw away from Italy, this sweet village Ascona on the south side of Switzerland feels like something out of a movie. For a moment you feel like you are back in the 50’s, sipping fancy beverages with colorful fruit and looking out at the sailboats sitting in water that sparkles like a million diamonds when the sun is setting. Good thing Eric brought his pink bathing suit! He fit right in! The pasta here was unlike anything we have ever had, and our lovely new friend Christian proudly told us that it is his grandmother’s recipe. It was so surreal to leave cows on the hillside in Lucerne and within a matter of just a few hours traveling by boat and train, find ourselves in this ultra chic Swiss-Italian village! @edenroc_ascona
And just like that, we were transported to a totally different era. Just a stone’s throw away from Italy, this sweet village Ascona on the south side of Switzerland feels like something out of a movie. For a moment you feel like you are back in the 50’s, sipping fancy beverages with colorful fruit and looking out at the sailboats sitting in water that sparkles like a million diamonds when the sun is setting. Good thing Eric brought his pink bathing suit! He fit right in! The pasta here was unlike anything we have ever had, and our lovely new friend Christian proudly told us that it is his grandmother’s recipe. It was so surreal to leave cows on the hillside in Lucerne and within a matter of just a few hours traveling by boat and train, find ourselves in this ultra chic Swiss-Italian village! @edenroc_ascona
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Valley of Bavona, a little village in Ticino that has been without electricity since the 1950’s. We were here just before the flooding began, and it is hard to believe this little piece of paradise has experienced such tragedy in the days after we left. Being here was an experience I will never forget. The residents turned down the opportunity to connect to the country’s electrical grid as they said it was a luxury they could live without. What a beautiful message for all of us visiting and a true reminder of the peace that comes from simplicity. Each of the 12 villages we passed were tucked into the mountain side, with the Grottos (restaurants) built with the intention of being under the canopy of the hillsides to keep their food cool and dry. We passed waterfalls and pastures with grazing cows, stone houses and churches that were built in the 1700’s. The result is a place that feels frozen in time from centuries ago yet modern in it’s approach to a greener way of living. Today they rely on solar panels, water turbines, and natural gas to provide much of their energy, but on most nights, the valley is lit only by candles. We ate traditional food and drank local wine, hiked down to the waterfall and dipped in the icey blue water, and as I drove back I kept thinking about how part of me never wanted to leave🤍
Green green green everywhere you go, which encompasses more than just the surrounding hillsides. Green is a way of life, a way of thinking and one that left an impression on my soul. I feel a lightness and a sense of overall kindness that likely comes with that sense of connection and pride I keep circling back to. There is an abundance of innovation and technology that works with nature, for nature. There is real time progress in slowing the climate crisis, with a consciousness about sustainability everywhere you turn. On this lovely afternoon we were given the incredible opportunity to see a home built by Peter Zumthor @zumthorvacationhomes and I spent every moment soaking it all up. As the daughter of an architect, I appreciate every detail, and truly none were spared here. Papa met us at a beautiful restaurant at the top of the mountain, and we ate pasta and gave a toast to the one too many bowls of chocolate ice cream we ordered for dessert. Adding this valley to my now very long list of places to come back to, hopefully for a longer stay.
Green green green everywhere you go, which encompasses more than just the surrounding hillsides. Green is a way of life, a way of thinking and one that left an impression on my soul. I feel a lightness and a sense of overall kindness that likely comes with that sense of connection and pride I keep circling back to. There is an abundance of innovation and technology that works with nature, for nature. There is real time progress in slowing the climate crisis, with a consciousness about sustainability everywhere you turn. On this lovely afternoon we were given the incredible opportunity to see a home built by Peter Zumthor @zumthorvacationhomes and I spent every moment soaking it all up. As the daughter of an architect, I appreciate every detail, and truly none were spared here. Papa met us at a beautiful restaurant at the top of the mountain, and we ate pasta and gave a toast to the one too many bowls of chocolate ice cream we ordered for dessert. Adding this valley to my now very long list of places to come back to, hopefully for a longer stay.
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
We arrived in Vals and went immediately down to the valley to spend time at the local farm that provides much of the food for the restaurant at @7132hotel . It feels so special to experience the strong connection here between farm and table. There are few things that compare to picking the food that finds its way to your plate within a matter of minutes. Again, the simple things that are now, in modern times, less attainable. @mmmarcel.koolen , the head chef was kind enough to meet us there and walk us through his process of selecting produce to create what you see here – a visual and sensorial masterpiece. My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing when he brought this over to our table! We spent the evening experiencing the thermal baths and recounting all of the amazing moments we have had together thus far. As we near the end of this unbelievable journey, I am making mental notes of all the things I will miss most, and the tangible connection to the food is definitely one of them🌱🍋🥕
