Rendez-vous: Rose gardens of Villa Fabiani

Villa Fabiani is one of the most outstanding country mansions in the Primorska region. It is the home of the Slovenian architect Dr Maks Fabiani and the famous mulberry tree at the centre of the estate, which has been writing its own story for centuries.

The viticultural estate Villa Fabiani in the village of Kobdilj  will reopen its doors at the end of May and organise visits and events entitled “Rendez-vous: Rose Gardens of Villa Fabiani”!  

Between 30 May and 5 June 2022, the estate is to host a series of interesting events.

For many years now, the estate's charm and epitome have been its rose gardens. Creating a romantic and refined ambiance, the blooming roses attract many visitors and add to the mansion’s already exceptional historical heritage.
This year’s series of events were named “Rendez-vous: Rose Gardens of Villa Fabiani”, as the gardens will be open parallel to the string of events named “Rendez-vous aux jardins”. The latter is being organised by the French Ministry of Culture. This initiative started in 2018 and since then has spread across many European gardens, with the aim to raise awareness about the cultural importance of historical gardens and parks. This year’s focus is on climate change.

The weekly programme will be spiced up with accompanying events:

Monday, 30 May at 17.00

Literary-music event: “The Throne of Poetry”,
organised by Ms Meta Kušar.

Thursday, 2 June at 17.00

A literary evening entitled “Roses and Literature”, organised by the Slovenian Rose Society, the Peter Martinc Cultural Society and the Koper Culture Club.[NMČ1] 

Friday, 3 June at 17.00

“Wine and Roses” social evening for premium wine lovers, organised of the Wine Knights: Slovenian Istria and Karst Round Table and Villa Fabiani.

An expert lecture under the century-old mulberry tree of Villa Fabiani about rose gardens, their history, importance in the past and today, designing and indirect role in the promotion of importance of conservation of nature and the environment.
The lecture will be given by Ms Breda Bavdaž Čopi, President of the Slovenian Rose Society. The event will be held under the auspices of the “Gardens of the Karst – Conservation of Nature and Raising Awareness of Its Importance” international project.

Sunday, 5 June at 16.00

Guided experiential tour of the estate – a walk among roses and the Pikolit grapevine.
The tour will be guided by Ms Breda Bavdaž Čopi, President of the Slovenian Rose Society. 
 

Visit to the rose gardens of Villa Fabiani

Entry to the estate will be possible at the beginning of every hour from Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00. Prior registration is required. 
Entry to the estate will be at the beginning of the above-stated hours.

Entrance fee for the rose garden, with a welcome drink: EUR 20/person

Entrance fee for events in the garden and tastings (additional fee required): (in preparation)

The number of guests in the estate will be limited. Prior registration is required.

Reservations for tasting the wines of Villa Fabiani and individual events will be required after publication of the programme.
The organiser reserves the right to alter the programme. In the event of bad weather, the visits to the gardens will be cancelled. All changes will be published on Villa Fabiani’s Facebook  and  Instagram  profiles. 
Visits to the estate will comply with the health regulations and the applicable measures aimed at preventing the spread of Sars-Cov-2. Visitors attend the tours at their own responsibility.

We provide additional information and accept obligatory registration for the Rose Garden Festival by e-mail: info@villafabiani.com.