THE ETERNAL CITY, REIMAGINED:WHERE HISTORY, PHILANTHROPY & CULTURE CONVERGE
A bold, charitable solution advancing a more efficient and sustainable Ontario healthcare system.
The Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is an Integrated Community Health Services Centre (ICHSC) and registered charity, licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health to deliver publicly funded outpatient care in a modern, community-based setting. By design, the Centre focuses on same-day procedures and less complex cases - enabling patients to receive high-quality, timely care without the need for overnight hospital stays. Through streamlined clinical pathways, leading-edge technology, and highly specialized care teams, the Centre is able to deliver consistent, efficient, and patient-focused outcomes at scale.
This model not only enhances the patient experience through greater convenience, shorter wait times, and improved outcomes, but also plays a critical role in alleviating pressure on hospitals - freeing up vital resources, capacity, and clinical expertise for more acute and complex care. In doing so, it strengthens the entire healthcare continuum. Through innovation, operational excellence, and an intensely patient-centered approach, the Schroeder Ambulatory Centre represents a transformative shift toward a more agile, accessible, and high-performing healthcare system for Ontario - one that is better equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.
It is within this context that Roma Eterna is being launched as the Schroeder Ambulatory Centre Foundation’s flagship and highly distinctive fundraising initiative - an experience as purposeful as it is exceptional. Much like the Centre itself, which delivers timely, personalized, and precision-based care when it is needed most, the Roma Eterna experience has been intentionally designed as a bespoke and immersive journey. Set against the extraordinary backdrop of Rome, it brings together a select group of leaders, innovators, and philanthropists for a highly curated program that blends meaningful dialogue, exclusive access, and cultural depth.
For over two thousand years, Rome has shaped the world - through empire, faith, art, and the finest expressions of culture.
Roma Eterna invites a select circle of distinguished guests to experience the Eternal City in a way few will ever know. From private chambers hidden within centuries-old palaces, to sanctuaries reserved for global leaders and cultural icons, each space opens exclusively to you. Witness the treasures of the Vatican beyond public access, enter historic libraries untouched by tourists, and partake in intimate encounters with the city’s most influential figures.
Every moment has been meticulously curated through decades of personal and professional relationships, blending faith, art, diplomacy, and heritage into a journey of rare intimacy. Guests will move seamlessly between awe-inspiring architecture, private receptions, and transformative cultural experiences, creating a narrative of Rome that is both deeply personal and historically profound.
This is not travel. It is a passage into Rome itself - a city of unparalleled history, enduring spirit, and memories that will endure for a lifetime.
THE HIDDEN HEART OF ROME:EXCLUSIVE
VATICAN ACCESS
Step beyond the celebrated halls of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to enter a world rarely seen by the public - an extraordinary, invitation-only encounter within the most private and revered spaces of the Vatican.
Your experience begins with a private Mass celebrated exclusively for the group, an intimate and profound moment of reflection in one of the most sacred settings in the world. Following the service, guests will be welcomed to a private reception with Pope Leo XIV, offering an exceptionally rare opportunity to meet, converse with, and engage personally with the Holy Father in a setting reserved for only the most distinguished occasions.
The journey continues with a curator-led, private exploration of the Vatican Apostolic Library - a sanctuary of knowledge and heritage rarely, if ever, revealed to visitors. Here, among manuscripts that have shaped thought for centuries, theological treasures, and artifacts of profound historical significance, participants encounter the very foundations of faith and civilization itself. Every detail - the stillness of the halls, the light resting on ancient texts, the quiet resonance of sacred space - speaks to a lineage preserved with extraordinary care and reverence.
Together, these moments form a singular experience at the spiritual and intellectual heart of the Vatican - one defined not only by privileged access, but by reflection, encounter, and a profound connection to history, faith, and tradition.
BEHIND THE KEYHOLE:A PRIVATE PASSAGE INTO CASA LITTA, PALAZZO ORSINI
Through the famed keyhole on Rome’s Aventine Hill, most visitors catch only a fleeting glimpse. On this extraordinary evening, you will be invited to step beyond it. From this singular vantage point, three sovereign worlds align in one unforgettable view: the Vatican City, the historic headquarters of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and the Italian Republic - a symbolic convergence of faith, diplomacy, and history found nowhere else on earth.
Guests are then welcomed for an intimate and highly exclusive evening at Casa Litta Palazzo Orsini, hosted by the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Within the walls of this remarkable private palace - rarely opened and long hidden from public view - centuries of chivalric tradition, sacred heritage, and extraordinary artistic treasures unfold in an atmosphere of quiet grandeur.
As night falls, the evening will reach its pinnacle, granting guests the rare and extraordinary privilege of attending a private concert by the legendary Italian tenor and global arts ambassador, Andrea Bocelli. In this intimate and exclusive setting, guests will embark on a deeply personal musical journey, experiencing a curated selection of his most celebrated and beloved songs - a performance rarely, if ever, shared beyond the world’s most discerning circles.
Within the serene elegance of this private gathering, music, heritage, and human connection will converge, transforming each note into a profoundly moving experience.
MODERN LEADERSHIP:INSIDE THE
CIRCLES OF POWER
Roma Eterna opens the doors to the leaders shaping Italy’s future. Guests will be granted a rare and distinguished audience with Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, whose steady guidance and constitutional stewardship have defined a remarkable era in the nation’s public life. In this exclusive setting, participants will gain a firsthand perspective from a statesman whose insight continues to influence Italy’s course on the global stage.
The journey continues with a private, off-the-record meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy. In an intimate and highly exclusive setting, guests will hear directly from one of Europe’s most influential contemporary leaders, gaining candid reflections on the responsibilities, critical choices, and complex challenges involved in guiding a nation in a rapidly evolving and interconnected world.
These encounters transcend ceremony. Through personal dialogue, guests will gain unprecedented insight into the policy decisions, cultural priorities, and strategic vision that will shape Italy in the years to come. They will also explore the enduring ties between Italy and Canada - a relationship forged across generations through migration, shared values, cultural heritage, and economic partnership.
BEHIND THE WHEEL:A PRIVATE PASSAGE INTO CASA LITTA, PALAZZO ORSINI
An extraordinary afternoon unfolds under the direction of Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari and son of the legendary founder Enzo Ferrari. In a rare and intimate exchange, he will offer guests a personal perspective on the vision, discipline, and uncompromising pursuit of excellence that forged one of the most formidable and revered brands in modern industrial history. Through his reflections, the philosophy that shaped Ferrari - from racing innovation to automotive artistry - comes vividly to life.
Guests will then step behind the scenes into the world where that legacy continues to evolve. The afternoon immerses participants in both the thunder of the track and the quiet intensity of Ferrari’s research and development sanctum. Here, within the heart of Maranello, engineers, designers, and drivers reveal the imagination, precision, and relentless innovation that have defined Ferrari’s dominance and influence across more
than seventy-five years of automotive and racing history.
The experience culminates in a moment reserved for the bold. On the legendary circuit
of Fiorano Circuit, guests will strap in as elite Ferrari drivers take the wheel. Every turn, every surge of acceleration, every perfectly timed shift is felt through the seat beneath you. The unmistakable roar of a Ferrari engine - refined through decades of triumph in Formula One - surges to life, delivering an electrifying encounter with speed, engineering mastery, and the racing spirit that defines Ferrari itself.
WHERE COUTURE AND CUISINE MEET:ANNA FENDI - CON AMICI
An exclusive evening with Anna Fendi, the matriarch of the legendary Fendi family and
a towering figure in Italian couture. A pivotal force in shaping the global fashion landscape, Anna has made an indelible mark on the fashion world. The intimate gathering, which will include a few of Anna’s special friends, takes place within the luxurious confines of her exquisite boutique hotel, Villa Laetitia. Designed by the renowned Armando Brasini in 1911, this Art Nouveau architectural gem rests along the banks of the Tiber River in Rome’s prestigious Della Vittoria district.
Guests will dine at the hotel’s 2-Michelin-starred restaurant, Enoteca La Torre, where Chef Domenico Stile pays tribute to his native region of Campania, with a curated dinner pairing featuring the Anna Fendi wine collection. The evening is further elevated by a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift crafted exclusively by Anna Fendi herself.
THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE:JOURNEY THROUGH ITALY IN UNRIVALED LUXURY
Tucked within a serene Italian valley, Palazzo Fiuggi is a private sanctuary where time slows, senses awaken, and renewal begins. Renowned for its healing mineral waters, the palace offers bespoke treatments and personalized longevity assessments, designed to restore vitality, sharpen the mind, and cultivate a profound sense of balance. Every detail, whether a restorative spa ritual, a quiet moment in the gardens, or a private consultation, is carefully curated to nurture reflection, rejuvenation, and preparation for the journey ahead.
From this haven of tranquility, participants are transported in private luxury vans or helicopters to the heart of Rome, transitioning seamlessly from serene retreat to the vibrant energy of the Eternal City. Here, they will be welcomed into a five-star experience that is being meticulously designed for this intimate group.
At the tail end of this journey through Rome, our final destination marks a fitting culmination - where participants find themselves grounded in reflection, elevated by he richness of what they have encountered, and deeply connected to the journey’s
lasting impressions.
