Experience a touch of Italy's La Dolce Vita without having to pack your suitcase!

Where do Italians go to escape the heat of the cities? If you said the beach, you'd be right. They also escape to the cool mountains and the lush countryside where they look forward to celebrating time out with good friends, excellent food and a cool aperitivo – it's Ferragosto of course!

Ferragosto is the traditional start of the summer holidays for Italians, where they close their shops and take time off work, often for the entire month of August. Those Italians know how to live! This year, we bring some of that feeling to you at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat in September, Katoomba's best month of the year.

Our 5 Course Lunch will give you a taste of what Italians enjoy during this festival, and will include:

• Aperitivo: Limoncello Spritz

• Antipasto: Artisan bruschetta w.artichoke, capers & lemon; rockmelon & prosciutto crudo; olives home cured; marinated mushrooms

• Primi: Baked eggplant; greens w.garlic and olive oil

• Pasta: Tortellini handmade: meat in chicken broth or Parmesan & ricotta (Veg) in tomato sauce

• Dolci: Cannoli ricotta & pistachio; espresso coffee or tea

Join us for a beautiful taste of Italy in the Blue Mountains ...

Overnight accommodation available for this date.