Nutri-menti. From Seed to Fruit
A series of meetings and a photographic exhibition on biodiversity, agriculture, and the environment in Ghiffa
About Nutri-menti
A festival on Lake Maggiore between nature and culture
Nutri-menti. From Seed to Fruit is a series of meetings and a traveling exhibition held in Ghiffa, a small town in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province overlooking the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore. The event is dedicated to biodiversity, traditional agriculture, and environmental protection, themes explored through a language that blends photography, science, storytelling, and live performance.
Organizers
The festival is promoted by the Rete Musei Alto Verbano as part of a program supported by the Unione Lago Maggiore and the Fondazione comunitaria del VCO. The Ghiffa edition is organized in collaboration with the Ente di Gestione dei Sacri Monti and with the support of the Municipality of Ghiffa, which provides two of the town's iconic landmarks.
The Two Venues
Events are distributed between the Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in a nature reserve overlooking the lake, and the Hat Museum (Museo dell'Arte del Cappello), which preserves the memory of the local manufacturing tradition. Two distinct spaces that engage in a dialogue about the bond between humanity, the land, and the landscape.
What to Expect
- The photographic exhibition "From Seed to Fruit" by Tatiana Ferrario, set up at the Sacro Monte and open for several weeks after the inauguration
- The "Night of the Archives" at the Hat Museum, featuring historical postcards and photographs of the rural landscape of the Alto Verbano
- Talks with botanists and experts on plants and biodiversity
- Workshops and readings for children, designed to engage families
- Evening musical and theatrical performances, including a play dedicated to the botanist Nikolaj Vavilov and his seed bank
Why It Is Worth Visiting
Nutri-menti combines the quality of a curated cultural program with the beauty of a unique landscape. For those visiting Lake Maggiore, it is an opportunity to discover Ghiffa away from the more crowded tourist circuits, during a weekend that invites reflection on the value of biodiversity and the future of the Piedmontese territory.
Nutri-menti — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of Nutri-menti was held in Ghiffa from June 5 to 7, spread across two venues: the Hat Museum and the Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità. The program intertwined photography, science, and performance around the theme of the relationship between humans, seeds, and the rural landscape of the Alto Verbano.
Programme Nutri-menti 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, June 5, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Hat Museum: "Night of the Archives", featuring historical postcards and photographs of the rural landscape from a donation by the former Alto Verbano Mountain Community. Free admission and guided tours of the permanent collection and temporary exhibition.
- Saturday, June 6, 3:00 PM – Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità, Cappella dell'Incoronata: inauguration of the photographic exhibition "From Seed to Fruit" by Tatiana Ferrario. 3:30 PM: reading and workshop for children with Anna Pisapia. 5:30 PM: meeting with botanist Paolo Gullino on plants, in conversation with journalist Arianna Ravagli. 9:00 PM: evening musical event with Luigi Iaropoli and guitar accompaniment.
- Sunday, June 7 – Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità: theatrical performance "Seeds" by Stefano Panzeri, dedicated to the botanist Nikolaj Vavilov and the first world seed bank.
The photographic exhibition "From Seed to Fruit" remained open during museum hours for the following weeks.
Highlights Nutri-menti 2026
- Photographic exhibition "From Seed to Fruit" by Tatiana Ferrario at the Sacro Monte
- "Night of the Archives" at the Hat Museum
- Meeting with botanist Paolo Gullino
- Theatrical performance "Seeds" about Nikolaj Vavilov
- Children's workshop and reading
Prices Nutri-menti 2026
Practical information — Nutri-menti
How to get there
Ghiffa is located on the SS34 state road of Lake Maggiore, between Verbania and Cannobio. By car from the A26 motorway, take the Verbania-Gravellona Toce exit, then follow signs for Cannobio. By train, arrive at Verbania-Pallanza station, then take a bus or taxi. Regular ferry services connect Ghiffa to other towns on the lake.
Venues
Events take place at the Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità (accessible by car, with parking available) and at the Hat Museum in the town center.
Admission
Most events are free of charge. Reservations may be required for workshops and guided tours: information is available from the Unione del Lago Maggiore, tel. +39 0323 738231.
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Where does it take place — Nutri-menti
Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità e Museo dell'Arte del Cappello