Checo’s haybarn

You are at a crossroads. Take a quick look to the right just around the corner and you can admire some lovely carving work by Andreino Zugliani, proof of the passion and love that the locals put into decorating their homes and give pleasure to those people who visit the village.

Go back on yourself a few steps; just beyond the vegetable garden up on the wall, is the “Shuttle” installation; a huge bobbin has been set into a traditional looking wood-stack, from there a thread then weaves its way up, then back and forth between upright poles above. A kind of amazing and unusual insignia for an atelier which on the contrary, is discreet and working in a small rural building nearby.

Further to the left you will see the inviting entrance of the first “Tabià”, Checo’s haybarn, named after its last owner. The information board will give you more details.

Just inside, after the ramp there is a scent of hay and modern showcases;

Just inside of the barn, just after the ramp, the smell of hay. This floor has been given to the children of the local elementary school for them to fill it with art work and organize small gatherings. The floor above the haybarn is a communal cultural space dedicated to themed evenings, presentations of books or it can be reserved for initiatives and meetings.

Take your time and have a look around. As you come out you will see the straight arrow indicating the way. You will be hearing me later.

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