- BY ISSIMO
- July 12, 2024
A sumptuous 40th birthday garden picnic? A disco party amongst antique artefacts in the Getty Studio? …Let’s say that celebrating a special occasion with a private event at La Posta Vecchia is truly something special. We like to think of it as ‘partying like a Roman.’ What does that mean? It means an epic setting, an epic atmosphere and epic memories that you and your guests will treasure for eternity!
Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday fiesta, or a black-tie cocktail soirée on our spectacular Terrazza with sea views, no one does fun, festive and memorable events quite like our team of experts at La Posta Vecchia. The secret? It’s all about mastering the art of ambience and knowing exactly how the villa’s immaculate spaces can set the scene for your next big event.
An eye for detail and a strong creative vision are other essential elements of our teams’ ‘magic touch’ when it comes to hosting private events at La Posta Vecchia. From specially designed menus to live music, right down to a specific colour scheme dressing the tables, our experts know that the small details add up to creating the most epic celebrations. Read on to discover why the Roman sky’s the limit when it comes to planning your next celebration or private event at La Posta Vecchia.
Location, location!
Nobody ever had a bad time at a dance party on a terrace overlooking the Palo Laziale coastline, did they? Certainly not in our book! Indeed, you’re rather spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a specific setting at La Posta Vecchia, all of which make the most spectacular backdrops for private parties and events. After all, we’re talking about a 15th-century Roman villa nestled into an ancient coastline, with lush gardens on one side and the sea on the other. That’s a pretty good start!
The villa’s Terrazza elevates just about any type of event or party to a truly unforgettable experience. From business brunches and corporate cocktail events to brand showcases and specially designed aperitivi for new launches, La Posta Vecchia’s team delight in collaborating with you to make your dream event a reality on this stunning terrace.
The villa’s secluded gardens certainly have their own magic atmosphere, and they’ve hosted all kinds of private functions and events over the years. We recommend the gardens as a heavenly setting for major milestone birthdays and big celebrations when all generations of family and friends are invited. If you and your guests want to dine and dance the night away under the stars in the spring and summer months, you can’t go past our gardens. La Posta Vecchia’s team work their magic by arranging furniture, décor, lighting and music to create the kind of celebration guests wish would never end. As you can imagine, these immaculately manicured gardens are also highly requested for editorial and film shoots given their romantic ‘Dolce Vita’ charm.
With its opulent décor and walls lined with artistic masterpieces, celebrating inside the La Posta Vecchia’s Getty Studio is like having a party inside your own private museum. Whether it’s a 40th birthday bash or even an intimate music recital or performance, this sumptuous space is highly sought-after for those special events that require the crème-de la crème of backdrops. In fact, we’ve had guests say that life imitates art inside the Getty Studio, and you can only imagine the happy snaps taken at every event!
The magic is in the details
It’s no easy task planning an epic celebration, we know! But guests who plan their private party or event at La Posta Vecchia always say what a joy it is to collaborate with the hotel’s expert team, who bring their eye for detail and creative expertise to the planning journey, no matter the event size, scope or specific requirements. The team is here to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible. They all know La Posta Vecchia inside-out, and they’re always full of creative ideas and brilliant suggestions when it comes to planning private parties and events.
A ‘La Posta Vecchia celebration’ also means being looked after by the best in the business; our award-winning chefs, sommeliers, bar staff and their brilliant teams who treat each event as though it were a celebration for their own family and friends. Our chefs work with local suppliers and producers from the Lazio region when creating tailor-made menus, ensuring that the freshest and most authentic local produce shines in everything from canapés to three-course feasts inspired by Roman cuisine with a fresh twist.
What’s a party without a dazzling cocktail list? La Posta Vecchia’s bar staff love nothing more than designing a selection of exciting cocktails to delight every guest at your event. From a classic and fragrant Gin Basil Smash or something a little more experimental or exotic, you can always count on them to mix up something fabulous for your celebration.
Memories to treasure
La Posta Vecchia’s ‘magic touch’ for events and celebrations is of course inspired by our CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò who really knows how to throw a party! Her enviable entertaining skills and ability to immerse guests in the perfect party atmosphere make her one of Italy’s most glorious hostesses. We’ll never forget the time she rounded up all her nearest and dearest for a soirée on the Terrazza at La Posta Vecchia, and had us dancing for hours on end. That party is still the talk of the town!
Life is short, so we believe in making every celebration count. That doesn’t just mean having a party, it means having a party La Posta Vecchia style – where immaculate settings and locations meet unforgettable ambience and attention to detail. Dreaming-up a celebration? Enquire here for 2025 and 2026 availability at La Posta Vecchia.
