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More on lunch at Chez Vrony

April 28, 2010 By splendid 3 Comments

A Rustic Setting,
in which the celebration continues

I wanted to find a special place to celebrate our trek.   With a little research, Chez Vrony became the obvious choice.  Chez Vrony possesses the elements which I believe create the best setting for a memorable meal: elegant food in a rustic setting.   I love great food, but I like it even more when it is served in a casual, unfussy environment, where everyone can relax and enjoy the meal and the company.

Chez Vrony did not disappoint, rich in history the restaurant was warm, inviting and very authentic.  What a splendid day we had dining at a typical Valaisan mountain hut high in the mountains. 

As we approach the days when the weather allows the line between indoor and outdoor living to blur, I found many ideas on ways to embellish my living spaces at Chez Vrony, I hope you will too.

The hotel provided us with directions to our destination, located high in the alps in the small hamlet of Findeln.  So off we went, deciding to leave our skis on the racks, in pursuit of Chez Vrony.

A steep train ride up the center of the mountain to Sunnegga was fairly easy to manage.

Once we got to the top, things got a little mysterious! We identified the general direction we needed to walk, after seeing the hamlet of Findeln, way down that snowy hill!

Friendly locals helped us out as we hiked down the marmot filled mountain.
Finally, as we were avoiding the puddles on a muddy path through the hamlet, the restaurant came into sight.
At last, Chez Vrony…

Our efforts were well rewarded. 

Chez Vrony has the perfect formula for a celebratory meal: Charming ambiance and fresh, delicious food (the capital “C” was deliberate!).   As we walked onto the deck we immediately felt welcomed by all of the seating options and well thought out details for our comfort.   The setting was rich with handcrafted details, and scattered with modern accents.

Here’s a little history on this amazing restaurant:  about one hundred years ago, Severin and Veronica Julen built a small, high mountain farmhouse in Findlen.   In the early 20’s Veronica decided to open a tea house to provide drinks for passing mountaineers to earn some extra money.   The foundation for the teahouse, Findelbord, is now the foundation for Chez Vrony, the restaurant.  Over the years, generations of family members have made contributions to the building.  It is now run by Vrony, the great granddaughter of the the alpine farmers, Severin and Veronica.

Here are some of the details I appreciated:

A rustic set of shelves was loaded with cozy blankets to wrap up in and sheepskins to sit upon.

Vrony’s brother, Heinz Julen, created the substantial outdoor furniture.  The grey, weathered wood, in curvaceous, contemporary designs was comfortable to lounge upon (especially with the sheep skins), and beautiful. The subtle colors of the deck did not compete with the stunning view.

Who wouldn’t want to pile on a blanket and linger a little longer with these furnishings? In the far distance to the right, you can see the Matterhorn, lightly clouded.

The family prides themselves on providing a place “where people take pleasure in each other’s company”, the perfect mantra for why we entertain.
Plenty of firewood was on hand for a cozy blaze.
This indoor chest functioned perfectly well as a receiving desk.
The Chill Out Bar was furnished with sleek cow skin lounge chairs.
And a cow.   Very appropriate, since the family raises cows to make cheese for the restaurant.

A bed made of random headboards was too hard to resist after lunch.

With the views, rustic furnishings and hamlet surround, art was unnecessary out-of-doors.

Indoors, the walls are adorned with a wonderful collection of contemporary art.  Wouldn’t it be extraordinary to host a special gathering in this teal dining room??

I was mesmerised by details of this collage of the Matterhorn, made of currency, plastic gels, egg cartons, and other random pieces.

Family photos and other pieces reinforced the rich history of this special hut.  I believe the portrait of Robert Kennedy was drawn by Vrony’s brother, Heinz Julen, an accomplished artist who has helped to maintain the charming aesthetic of this skihütte, as it was transformed over the years.
Rustic benches, covered with cow skins and crisp linen pillows again hit that perfect balance between older and more modern furnishings.
What an elegant room in which to powder ones nose, so high in the Alps.
Eventually, we had to bid Chez Vrony Adieu! and travel back to Zermatt aboard our steel chariot.

 But we’ll always remember our afternoon at Chez Vrony.

Next post:  The Elegant Food of Chez Vrony.

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  1. red ticking says

    April 28, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    TOTALLY AMAZING…. brilliant post… i am speechless.. and love the group shot… memories for a lifetime…xx

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  2. French-Kissed says

    April 28, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    OMGoodness…this has all just been absolutely amazing. Someday, somehow I would love to retrace your steps and enjoy all of the good food and beauty of your trip. You have so delightfully documented it for us. Thank you, thank you! You are a girl after my own heart…you could design a culinary expedition for me anytime! And I agree about the powerful contrast of elegant foods against a rustic, casual and in this case FUN! setting. Thanks again, and (I think) "Welcome Home".

    ~jermaine~

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  3. serena at the urban farmhouse says

    April 29, 2010 at 3:36 am

    I am in awe of your trip. The setting, the scenery and those wooden chairs w/the blankets – amazing. Can't wait to hear about the food!

    Reply

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