The Journal

Stories from the Langhe

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Website with a lot of AI

The new IL SOGNO website is here — built with Vibe Coding, with integrated guest info and a 24/7 concierge AI agent.

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Pool Party

After our pool had delighted us every day for over a month, it was time to celebrate with a small pool party.

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The Pool

Finally! What began on February 18 with the demolition of the carport wall has now been successfully completed with the opening of our pool.

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Iron and Oleander

As a safety barrier for the pool, we decided to use the old garden fence elements, interspersed with roses and oleander.

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Chickens

New arrivals at the cascina: Four chickens have moved in and now supply us with our own organic breakfast eggs.

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Building the Pool

The concrete mixers have arrived: Three trucks deliver over 160 m3 of concrete for the foundation of our retaining walls.

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The Sauna Trailer

Our new mobile sauna from trailrebel: stove room, changing area, cold-water shower and fold-out terrace on a trailer.

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Uninterrupted Power Supply

Our ZIPPER 6.5 kW diesel backup generator keeps the internet, heating, lighting and cold storage running during power outages.

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The Solar System

14 panels, 10 kWp photovoltaics on the chestnut-wood pergola – with battery and wallbox for solar power for us and our guests.

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E-Loading

With the new Volvo EX30 and our wallbox we charge overnight at an unbeatable kWh price – full range by morning.

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The Sun Canopy

New bamboo sun canopy on the LUNA balcony – pleasant shade, permeable to the sky, our new favorite spot.

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Pietre del Piemonte

New floor of genuine gneiss slabs from Luserna – Pietre del Piemonte for the next 200 years.

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Internet from Space

New satellite internet connection – no more 4G frustration, IL SOGNO is now a workation location too.

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Living Room Table

New solid wood table made of local chestnut – experienced from the sawmill to delivery.

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Season's End - Advent

Our first year in the Cascina is coming to an end – thanks, review and Advent greetings.

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The New Bathroom

Renovation of the private bathroom – from March to September, an Italian construction project with a happy ending.

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Pond Fishing

Myriam in the water lily pond with fishing boots – fishing algae for a clear pond.

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Hazelnut Harvest

Hazelnut harvest in Piedmont – leaf blowers, tractors and the reward for later.

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Pizza IL SOGNO

First pizza from our own wood-fired oven – two hours of preheating, 400°C, perfect result.

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Ferragosto - The Feast

Ferragosto in Italy – 'Tutti al mare', fireworks and a tradition dating back to Emperor Augustus.

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Cucina Openair

Open-air cooking over the fire – grilled sausages and oxtail from the braising pot.

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Ready for the Winter

Firewood in the height of summer – thanks to Roberto, our neighbour from the forest.

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Intoxicated by the Scent

Linden blossoms in the Alta Langa – harvested and laid out on linen cloths to dry.

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Day Trip to the Sea

A trip to the sea – escaping the Piedmontese weather to Noli on the Ligurian coast.

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Fiesta del Fiore

Spring festival in Castino – market, music, local food and wine in a decorated village.

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Easter - Full House!

Season opening and a full house at Easter in Piedmont – warm sunny days with all rooms occupied.

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The Espresso Has to Be Right

New Rocket Appartamento espresso machine – only the best for our guests.

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Welcome to the Cascina Blog!

Welcome to the new Cascina blog – stories from life in Piedmont.