Travel & Stay
All events will take place at Hemanaire.
A Weekend in Piedmont
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A Weekend in Piedmont 〰️
A Weekend in Piedmont We’ve fallen in love with the "Slow Living" philosophy of the Hemanaire Valley, and can't wait to share it with you. Our wedding festivities will be centered in this peaceful sanctuary.
There are two stunning properties within the valley, Casa Mana and Casa Hema. These sister hotels are only 1 minute apart and offer a perfect retreat for our wedding weekend.
As we have a limited number of rooms available in the valley, we will get in touch with you once we receive your RSVP to share more, including other suggestions on nearby properties!
Casa Mana
The name "Mana," inspired by the Hawaiian word for "life force," reflects the very essence of this place.
Casa Hema
Inspired by the meaning of “Hema,” the Sesotho word for “to breathe,” this retreat invites you to rediscover life’s natural rhythm.
Hemanaire is in Cremolino, among the hills of the Ovadese in Alto Monferrato.
From Genoa: ~50 minutes
From Milan: ~75 minutes
The nearest railway stop is Prasco–Cremolino, but we recommend Ovada (only 10 minutes away), which is easier to reach from both Milan and Genoa.
Reaching Casa Hema & Casa Mana — Which house are you heading to?
The access road is the same; the two houses sit in different positions within the valley.
GETTING AROUND THE VALLEY
Our philosophy is simple: slow down. You can move:
• On foot, along curated paths through vineyards and hazelnut groves
• By e-bike (rental on request)
Every movement within Hemanaire becomes part of the experience: a gentle path through nature, quiet and light.
Distance between Casa Hema and Casa Mana
• On foot: ~15 minutes along the rows of vines between the two houses
• By car: ~1 minute
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Genoa Airport (GOA)
Take the A10/E80 towards Savona/Turin, then the A26 towards Alessandria.
Exit: Ovada → SP456/SP21 to Cremolino
Distance: ~80 km | Time: ~1h15 | Direction: north-north-west
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Take the A8/E62 towards Varese/Lakes, then the A26 towards Genoa.
Exit: Ovada → SP456/SP21 to Cremolino
Distance: ~140 km | Time: ~1h45 | Direction: south-south-west -
From Milan to Ovada
From Milano Centrale → Regional or Intercity to Genova Piazza Principe
From Genoa, change to a regional train to Ovada
Total travel time: about 2h50
From Genoa to Ovada
From Genova Piazza Principe or Genova Brignole → Regional train to Ovada
Total travel time: 50–60 minutes -
GPS coordinates:
• Casa Mana: 44°38'33"N 8°34'33"E
• Casa Hema: 44°38'05"N 8°34'51"E