Su Gologone houses an extraordinary art collection, celebrating the talents of important 20th century Sardinian artists. The works include paintings, statues, ceramics and textiles, spanning different eras and styles. This initiative stems from Giovanna Palimodde's passion for art, inspired by the painting of Liliana Cano and the architectural and stylistic vision of Giovanni Antonio Sulas. The latter, in particular, contributed to the realisation of the restaurant founded by her father, designing its architectural details, interiors and furnishings inspired by the ancient houses of Oliena.
The furnishings include original pieces from the 1930s, such as the apothecary's shelf, the pasta maker's cupboard and the carpenter's table, now used as displays for the works of local artists, cabinetmakers, blacksmiths and ceramists. This ambitious project aims to make a unique cultural heritage accessible to guests and to promote the work of these extraordinary Sardinian creatives.
To accompany guests on this journey through art, the hotel has created a brochure, ‘Art Paths’, available in Italian and English, which allows guests to explore the collection in complete autonomy and appreciate its deep connection with the territory and tradition.
Su Gologone Experience Hotel, is located in Oliena in the splendid Barbagia, a rugged and surprising land of Sardinia, with the sea only a few tens of kilometres away. Founded as a restaurant in 1967, Su Gologone passes on its love for the territory from generation to generation thanks to its gastronomic offer and the 68 rooms and suites that represent true experiences of Sardinian art, culture and hospitality.
The hotel is set in a 10-hectare private park, surrounded by oleander woods and Mediterranean maquis. It has two restaurants serving authentic and exquisite Sardinian cuisine, three bars each enriched with unique details, including the Magical Tablao for unforgettable aperitifs among white rocks, coloured cushions and juniper trunks. The hotel's strong culinary tradition reaches its peak between May and September, when experiential dinners are organised, with tastings of local gastronomic specialities, prepared according to ancient cooking techniques, and presented by staff dressed in Oliena's typical costumes.
Embellished with the artistic originality of Giovanna Palimodde, Peppeddu's daughter who founded the restaurant, the rooms are different from each other and alternate indoor and outdoor spaces that are redecorated every year. The Wellness Centre, the Fitness Centre, a large swimming pool, tennis and miniature golf courses and two splendid terraces, the Terrace of Desires and the Terrace of Dreams, where guests can enjoy moments of great relaxation and pleasant evenings under the stars, complete the facilities.
Su Gologone offers a wide range of activities during your stay: cooking classes, art tours and excursions to discover the most authentic natural and cultural wonders of its territory. There are six Art Workshops, real design, ceramics, painting and embroidery workshops, housed in the old stables of the property, where courses are held and ‘Su Gologone Style’ creations can be purchased.
