| The Resort looks back on a century of history 
 The Resort's history
 In 1979 the artist Adolfo bought the 87.000 m2 quinta in Monte dos Caliços 
          near Moncarapacho. Carefully preserving the traditional architecture, 
          the Quinta was transformed into a manor house, as home and studio to 
          the artist.
 In 1985 the Quinta was transformed into a guesthouse, laying down the 
          foundations for the present hotel and resort. In 1993 the guest houses 
          Riad and Vila Índigo were added as well as the Patinho, which 
          presently houses the bar, reception and lounge. With the inauguration of the Orangerie in 1999 the resort reached its 
          present size. The well preserved park with its spectacular ancient trees 
          give the resort a unique atmosphere.  GallerySince the beginning, art and culture have been an integral part of Vilamonte Resort Relais & Chateaux. The foundation of the Resort Gallery was another step in preserving 
          the heritage of the deceased westfalian artist, Adolfo. Nowadays, the 
          gallery organises exhibitions of local artists
 
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