Buffet lunch and history at the Villa Razzolini Loredan near Asolo

I haven’t posted for over a month as life has got in the way. My mother is seriously ill in hospital, but before her illness she came with us when we were invited to the 80th Birthday of Eva, the lady who sang at our wedding, a buffet lunch in the barchessa of the Villa Razzolini Loredan 

near Asolo.  The villa dates from the 1700s and is constructed in a style typical of those built by Venetian patrician families on the mainland.

At the same time, a historical re-enactment of medieval life was taking place in the grounds of the villa and, after lunch, we strolled around taking pictures.

   

 

I felt as if the characters in my WIP had come to life and it was a jolt to return to the 21st Century when we clambered into the car and made our way home. Mum really enjoyed seeing old friends and the romantic setting will stay with me forever.