Set on a hilltop in Stresa overlooking Lake Maggiore and Isola Bella, children will embark on a magical exploration of Borromean Baroque and the art of Italianate gardens. The week's activities connect the history and culture of Piedmont during the 17th century with the art and architecture of the era as the children create ornate hardscapes out of lake rocks, design their own tapestry, set a performance in the mannerism style with a garden as the mis-en-scene, build a diorama illustrating features of Baroque architecture and interior design, learn to cook regional specialties with fresh local ingredients, and try to solve the mystery as to why there is a unicorn in the garden… This session includes a fieldtrip to the palace and gardens on Isola Bella.