LOTUS OASIS Apartment with garden, veranda, and mountain views

Would you like to spend your breaks from daily life in a small, green oasis?
Welcome to the Lotus Oasis Experience. You will be welcomed into a cozy, home-like atmosphere where you can feel at ease, relax, and enjoy the stunning Alpine scenery surrounding the property.

I will carefully prepare your apartment and bedroom, ensuring everything is in place for a restful stay.

The Blenio Valley and the Riviera region—stretching from Bellinzona to Biasca—are teeming with unique and enchanting spots; I would be delighted to show them to you personally on a guided tour, should you wish.

Lotus Oasis boasts a prime location. It is easily accessible by any mode of transport throughout the year, situated right on the main road leading to the Lukmanier Pass. In winter, the Nara and Campo Blenio ski resorts are within easy reach.

At Lotus Oasis, a garden filled with flowers and plants awaits you, featuring a covered veranda with a relaxation area and a table and chairs for enjoying time together outdoors. On hotter days, you can cool off in the shade of the vines within the traditional Ticinese *grottino*—complete with a granite table and benches, true to the Canton of Ticino's heritage. I have also set up a unique self-service corner where you can find my homemade jams and other local artisanal products. There is even an open-air mini-library where you can pick out a book to read while you relax.

The Blenio Valley in Ticino—also known as the "Valley of the Sun"—stretches from Biasca, a small mountain town at the valley's entrance, up to the Lukmanier Pass. The entire area is considered a park of great natural interest for nature enthusiasts, boasting flora and fauna typical of the Alps.

Intriguing sites to visit include the ruins of an ancient castle, the historic *Casa dei Pagani* (built entirely into the rock face), natural wells hidden within mountain gorges, waterfalls, alpine tarns, and much more—all set within a landscape rich in natural history and ancient traditions.

The village of Torre is cradled and sheltered by a ring of mountains that frame its lush green landscape.
Situated near the main road leading to the Lukmanier Pass, the village was once renowned for the famous Cima Norma chocolate factory (which is no longer in operation).

In the upper part of the village, a fairytale-like atmosphere pervades the small historic center, characterized by stone houses typical of the Blenio Valley and the remains of the ancient Curtero Castle—from which the village of Torre takes its name.