Strategic Corporate: Nature-Inspired Connection on the Italian Riviera | Adults-Only Boutique Team Building: Corporate Offsites with Pesto Making & Wine Experiences | Transformative Executive Retreats: Slow Luxury | Wellness retreat: Incentives Italian Riviera | Villa Edera
Welcome to Hotel Villa Edera & La Torretta, an Adults-Only Boutique Hotel on the Italian Riviera, strategically positioned as your refined, gentle base between Portofino and the Cinque Terre.
If your team is seeking more than just a meeting space, but a haven for slow living, authentic connection and nurturing the soul, our nature-inspired retreat offers the perfect backdrop for truly transformative corporate team building and executive escapes.
Our philosophy—guided by Kindness and refined design—is crafted for connection, ensuring your team leaves restored, inspired, and deeply unified.
Unlock Collaboration with an Exclusive Hotel Buy Out
For maximum privacy and exclusivity, consider booking a Hotel Buy Out
You can secure all 19 individually designed double rooms and suites exclusively for your event, turning our haven into your private corporate sanctuary. This level of bespoke service guarantees a personalized experience, supported by our local, multilingual concierge team.
Your exclusive retreat includes
- Daily housekeeping, late afternoon turndown service and access to all on-site amenities
- Curated Activities for Team Connection and Growth
- Increase your additional service revenue by integrating our unique Ligurian activities and wellness offerings, designed to foster communication, creativity, and shared memorable experiences
Culinary Cohesion: Food & Wine Experiences
Food is the heartbeat of Ligurian life and our hands-on culinary offerings are perfect for building convivial relationships around the Italian table.
- Pesto Making & Olive Oil Tasting: Participate in a traditional Genoese pesto-making experience led by owner Orietta
Using a classic marble mortar and wooden pestle, your team will learn to blend fragrant basil and premium local ingredients. This hands-on session culminates in a tasting of exquisite Ligurian olive oils and a glass of Pigato white wine, a refined local specialty
- Ligurian Cooking Classes: Dive deep into local flavors with our array of courses, perfect for team bonding
. Choose from
- Fresh Pasta Course: Master artisanal techniques to create Croxetti (hand-decorated pasta discs), Pansoti with walnut sauce, and Green Tagliatelle
- Traditional Recipes Course: Cook authentic and hearty dishes like Stewed Tripe, Stuffed Mussels, and Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
- Ligurian Breadmaking Course: Learn to bake like a local, creating Recco-Style Cheese Focaccia and Sage Focaccia
- Wine Experience: Embark on "Liguria in a Glass," an oenological journey through local wines and traditional cuisine, guided by our sommelier Daniele Crepaldi
Taste native grape varieties like Pigato and Vermentino, including our own Rosé and Red wines made from Sangiovese grosso cultivated on Moneglia’s hills
- Mixology Workshop: Delight in a Cocktail or Mocktail Experience at the Verbena Cocktail Bar, led by Francesco Badeli
. Explore natural, sustainable mixology, featuring unique creations utilizing over 50 botanicals from our culinary garden
- Active Recharge & Exploration
Balance intellectual sessions with physical activity designed for rejuvenation and shared adventure
- Hiking & Nature Connection: Utilize our prime location for inspiring hikes
. Our concierge can provide itineraries and maps for exploring the breathtaking trails of the Cinque Terre, Portovenere, or the off-the-beaten-track hike from Moneglia to Sestri Levante
Technogym Fitness: Maintain routine wellness in our state-of-the-art Technogym Fitness Room, equipped with smart coach technology and stunning olive tree views
- Exclusive Wellness and Restoration
Promote team well-being and stress reduction with personalized treatments at our dedicated wellness space, Botanical Bliss
- Signature Wellness Rituals: Offer executive perks like the
- 2-hour Thalasso Detox Ritual (blending sea minerals, mud, and sculpting techniques for a full body reset) or the 90-minute Longevity Ritual (a full-body booster featuring a brown sugar scrub and anti-aging facial massage)
- Post-Activity Recovery: After a day of hiking, the 75-minute Leg Relief + Scalp & Face Bliss ritual is highly recommended to ease swelling and stimulate circulation
- Pool & Solarium: Encourage downtime by our serene outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush terraced gardens, olive, and citrus fruit trees—ideal for moments of tranquility
- Seamless Logistics on the Italian Riviera
Located in Moneglia, an authentic and crowd-free gem, Villa Edera & La Torretta ensures ease of access for corporate guests. The hotel is connected directly to the town center and the railway station via a private elevator, making daily excursions to Genoa, Portofino, or the Cinque Terre effortless
Plan your next extraordinary corporate event!
Cointact us today to customize your exclusive team-building retreat and discover the full potential of genuine, slow luxury on the Italian Riviera
