Orticolario / for Avant gardening
at Villa Erba on Lake Como, October 1-4, 2026
The fall event for nature enthusiasts.
A suspended parenthesis in which nature becomes the inspiration of one’s lifestyle through a refined fusion of nursery, art, design and landscape culture. A narrative that originates from the garden and moves toward avant gardening. An immersive experience that celebrates beauty, in all its forms.
Between nature, art, design and craftsmanship, with more than 250 exhibitors in the century-old park and exhibition center overlooking Lake Como
ORTICOLARIO PER
Creative Spaces in competition
ORTICOLARIO 2025
Relive the fifteenth edition
The event’s photo gallery, showcasing iconic locations and creative spaces, artistic installations, and scheduled events
[the iconic places]
CULTURAL PROGRAMBeyond the tangible dimension. An invitation to close your eyes and observe what lies behind the eyelids, suspended in a dreamlike space. In the realm of the fantastic, to overturn the rules of reality.
[among the featured events]
LABORATORIO ARTISTICO CON IPNOSI DOLCE / CULLAMI NELLA STANZA DEL SOGNO. ALA LARIO, 1
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
ART & HYPNOSIS WORKSHOP / ALA LARIO N.1
Ascolto, materia, connessione.
with Margherita Sartori, hypnotist, and Alessandra Lanza, artist.
SATURDAY AT 04:45 PM AND SUNDAY AT 04:00 PM
WORKSHOP FOR CREATING A BOTANICAL MAKEUP LOOK / SALA CONTESSA, VILLA ANTICA
L’altro volto del sogno
with Lau Cabantous, artist, and Lucia Papponi, naturalist and ethnobotanist
EVERYDAY
WIDESPREAD TASTINGS
Le mirage
with Aglio e Oglio, Gelateria Le Giuggiole, Ristorante Gardenia, Piazzetta Lake Como and Dispensa63
NEW IN 2026
Il sogno
si fa traccia su pelle
*Valido per un ingresso in un qualsiasi giorno di apertura, dal 2 al 5 ottobre 2025
[workshops by reservation]
_Friday, October 2
2:45 PM
TASTING / SALA BIBLIOTECA, VILLA ANTICA
HASKAP. L’alieno blu della quota mille
with Chiara Guffanti, founder of Il Piccolo Frutto di Chiara, and Francesca Guidetti, nutritionist
_Saturday, October 3
10:00 AM
GUIDEDWALK FOR DOGS AND TEIR OWNERS / PARK
Sognare a sei zampe: esplorare il mondo invisibile dei cani
con AnimaL Connection, canine activities based on a cognitive-relational approach
ORE 14:00
WORKSHOP PER LA REALIZZAZIONE DI UN BOUQUET DI CAMELIE DI CARTA / SALA CONTESSA, VILLA ANTICA
Anatomia di un fiore di carta
con Cristina Velasco, artigiana
in collaborazione con l’Ente Spagnolo del Turismo e della Galizia
ORTICOLARIO FOR
LANDSCAPE CULTURE AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Orticolario was born as a dual-value event: charitable and social support purposes meet the desire to spread a sought-after landscape culture.
A meeting place for lovers of beauty, innovation and culture, where nature and art come together in an evocative and timeless experience.
Arriving at Orticolario by boat
Where
from Como / Pontile 5 (Pier n.5)
Lungo Lario Trento, Lungolago Mafalda di Savoia
When
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Useful info
The cost of the boat ride is included in the entrance ticket to Orticolario. It is not necessary to purchase a separate ticket for the ride. If you do not already have an entry ticket for Orticolario, you will be able to purchase one at the ticket office upon arrival at Villa Erba.
THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE TABLE
EXHIBITOR AREA 
PRESS AREA **EARLY BIRD**
Purchase your entrance ticket to Orticolario Eden.
Choose the rate that suits you best.
*Valid for one entry on any opening day, from October 2 to 5, 2025.
*INFO*
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