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Left: Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa (credit Renaissance Tuscany); Right (top to bottom): Podere Concori; Oven cooked eggplant at the Renaissance Tuscany; Black tie event unfolds in the Serchio Valley (photo credit: Johnalee Johnston) and tucked away towns like Lucca and Barga. An interesting mix of work and play takes place here-I'm handed a ginger ale with a grated orange rind dangling lazily off the side of the glass by the bartender at Nour Lounge as General Manager Georges Midleje and I talk shop. Midleje encourages me and groups as large as 1,000 to focus on the play part while we're here-whether this quiet dinner of pumpkin penne rigate, eggplant with tomato and scamorza cheese, potato bread and wine we're sharing on the terrace of La Veranda overlooking the now twinkling Serchio Valley (or biodynamic wine from the nearby winery, Podere Concori), immersing ourselves in local culture or opening the door to a goodie concierge who brings fresh cookies and wine to our rooms every night (courtesy of Midleje). It's all in a day's work, of course. "The tranquility and views inspire people to live rather than just exist," he says. "Attendees can experience a way of life of the past as if time has stopped and just enjoy the food, wine, locale and culture." Midleje is taking a breather before tomorrow's big event: a traditional Indian wedding. He and Cinzia Panella, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, have been rallying the troops, so to speak, leading up to the three-day extravaganza, which has the wedding party in a frenzy of second guessing over the details and the staff on high alert. "It gets crazy around this time," Panella says, "but the important thing is to be organized, adaptable and supportive and give them what they need to make the event successful and memorable." Both Midleje and Panella have been working meetings and events for so long that on the cusp of the big day, they're breaking bread and drinking wine like guests. In fact, they've shrugged off back-to-back events. Midleje reminisces about a past treasure hunt where 15 attendees hopped into 4x4s and raced around the property before winding down 2,300 feet high above the valley with barbecue, wine and the mellow tunes of a guitarist. Last night, a blues singer's tunes echoed out over the valley as a black tie event rallied on into the black of night. Yesterday, it was a trail of colorful vintage motorcars cars and their equally colorful drivers that dotted the landscape. I watched much of the action unfold from my balcony-including a fireworks display that crackled and whizzed high over the oaks and towering cypress trees-, which along with many of the hotel's 180 rooms, overlooks the valley. With over 18,000 sf of meeting space, including 11 meeting rooms and an auditorium all spread over two miles, piggyback events like these are just a day in the life. marriott.com The Vibe For more on this on location story, including some of our must-do Tuscan experiences, search for "Tuscany" on our website. prevuemeetings.com | 75 http://www.marriott.com http://www.prevuemeetings.com

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