Joaquin Koerper was born 25th December 1952 under the sign of Capricorn in the city of Saarbruchen, Germany. He started out to study business, but soon his love of the kitchen took over. He did his apprenticeship in the Hotels Falken (Konstanz) and Kempiski (Berlin). From 1971 until 1990 he worked in the finest luxury hotels around Europe, cooking for well known figures from the world of Politics, the art world and celebrities such as Caroline of Monaco, Gunter Sachs, Maximilian Schell, Cristina Onassis and Niarchos von Opel. In the 70`s he frequently travelled to sunny climates, sometimes to avoid the snow,..so, it was not unusual to see him in Greece, Cerdena or the French Coast. In a trip to espana, Joaquin completed his love for the south. He learned Spanish and became enchanted with the products of the Mediterranean, the tastes, the colours, and the aromas, for which, thanks to this he has become a grand master of the Mediterranean kitchen. It was also during the 70´s that Joaquin Koerper participated in Gastronomic competitions and exhibitions in Germany which were enjoyed by renowned professionals of the German kitchen. As a result of his participation, Joaquin Koerper has in his show case 9 Gold Medals, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze. In 1976 he was awarded the Gold Medal at the famous Culinary Olympiad in Frankfurt. This Gold Medal he considers his major triumph. Joaquin Koerper has spent `Stages´ as a professional in prestigious restaurants such as: L´AMBROISIE DIRIGIDO POR BERNARD PACAUD (TRES ESTRELLAS MICHELIN) DE PARIS. MOULIN DE MOUGINS, DIRIGIDO POR EL CHEF ROGER VERGE EN LA COSTA FRANCESA (TRES ESTRELLAS MICHELIN EN SU MOMENTO). GUY SAVOY PARIS (DOS ESTRELLAS MICHELIN). HOSTELERIA DU CERF, EN MARLENHEIM DIRIGIDO POR ROBERT HUSSER (DOS ESTRELLAS MICHELIN). AU CHAPON FIN, EN THOISSEY DIRIGIDO POR M. GILBERT BROYER (EN SU DIA DOS ESTRELLAS MICHELIN). ASSIETTE CHAMPANOISE, EN REIMS DIRIGIDO POR M. JEAN PIERRE LALLEMENT (EN SU DIA UNA ESTRELLA MICHELIN). Joaquin Koerper always works with natural fresh products, as he likes to put it `Always use the products of the area in which you work´ Joaquin is a professional, disciplined as well as imaginative, capable of integrating in his kitchen, local ingredients and adapting those from other areas. During a gastronomic occasion which took place in Valencia en 1984 before he lived in Spain, he discovered the ink from the squid and immediately introduced it in his recipes in the Restaurant Silvaplana, in St. Moritz. The hotelier, Mettler, a prestigious professional in his field, was one of the people who inspired him to take over the running of the restaurant Girasol and to accept the challenge to conquer this distinguished gastronomic place. After nine months running the Restaurant Girasol the Michelin Guide awarded it its first star. Three years later its second. Throughout the years it has retained the 2** A year later, he was awarded first prize `Costa Blanca´ by the Department of Provincial Tourism of Fomento. From the first day he worked in Costa Blanca he became head of the chefs in the Tourist Development Centre of Benidorm. In 1997 the Provincial Tourism Board awarded the Restaurant Girasol a Silver Medal, corresponding to Premio Provincial al Merito Turistico 1996 1999 Joaquin Koerper took part in the Gourmet Festival of St. Moritz, a well known event which takes place during the Winter Sports season. He received a lot of praise for his work as a chef. His creations have brought a Mediterranean touch to the winter countryside. In Autumn of the that year he worked in the Davidoff- Gourmet Festival of Sylt (Hotel Stadt, Hamburg) and also in Berlin (Rest. Hugenotten de Inter-Contis). In both events important chefs of the world took part. May 2001 Joaquin Koerper was present at the Stravaganza Mediterranea a mix of fashion and good cooking which takes place in the Isle of Capri. At the end of February 2002 he demonstrated his enormous knowledge at the Davidoff-Gourmet Festival of Kitzbuhel. 2002 The Gastronomic Guide Gourmetour 2002 considered the Restaurant GIRASOL the Mejor Restaurante del Ano - (Best Rest. Of the Year) with a rating of 9.25 out of 10 2004 The Restaurant GIRASOL was considered Mejor servicio de mesa y acogida de sala Advisor to the Restaurant Arambol, Hotel / Restaurante La Posada de la Casa del Abad de Ampudia (Palencia) since the year 2002, the restaurant received its first Michelin star in 2005 2005 also saw the Restaurant Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas en Coimbra- Portugal awarded its first Michelin star under the banner of Joaquin Koerper. In November 2004 he opened his Restaurant Eleven in the centre of Lisbon with enormous success in both attendance and critique. Joaquin Koerper is also a member of : · EURO TOQUES. He has been a member of: · RELAIS CHATEAUX · TRADITIONS QUALITE

Cancellation Pollicies. Boking application form. Junior Suite Single Room. Junior Suite Double Room. Supplement small pet. Half Board (**)drink not included. Full Board (***)drink not included. Cots and supplementary beds for children up to 12 years old are free. Meals for children up to 2 years old - consult rates and times. Domestics Animals: Animals must be kept in the clients´ bedroom. They are not allowed in the communal areas of the Hotel, and definitely not in the Restaurant. They can only use these areas when entering and leaving the bedroom, and must be on a lead. Only small animals under 5 kgs (approx) can stay in the bedroom, and entry is prohibited to all types of dangerous animals. In such circumstances the Hotel can exercise their right of admission. High season: From 01/07 to 15/09 from 20/12 to 06/01. Holy Week, Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Low season: Sunday to Thursday all year except those of High season. Breakfast, lunch and dinner prices are per person. Single suites prices are 80% of their standard price. ** Abad breakfast and lunch or dinner. *** Abad brekfast, lunch and dinner. Cancellation Pollicies: Bookings that have not been cancelled before the deadline according to the season will be charged 100% of the first nights stay and the 25% of the rest of the stay. High season: antelacion de 48h. Low season: antelacion de 24h. Christmas, Easter and Long weekends. Booking and cancellation policy includes 100% of the entire stay.

Lounge Los Cereales. Lounge 1 de las Vezas. Lounge 2 de los Titarros. Lounge 3 de la Avena. Lounge 4 del Centeno. Lounge 5 de Don Jesus. NEWS AND INNOVATIONS. Restaurante EL ARAMBOL Dirigido por Joachim Koerper, (poseedor de 2 estrellas Michellin), podra disfrutar de una mas que exquisita comida acompanada como no, de los mejores vinos y cavas. RECOMENDADO POR LA GUIA CAMPSA 2004. P. Fco. Martin Gromaz, 12. E-34191 Ampudia (Palencia - Valencia) Castilla y Leon (Espana / Spain) Hotel:+(34) 979 768 008 Restaurante:+(34) 979 768 500 Spa-Wellness:+(34) 979 768 501 Fax:+(34) 979 768 300

In a nice and quiet atmosphere you will relax and rest before or after hydrotherapy baths, massages or any of the treatments and programs chosen. We want that the relax and the caress for the guests of La Casa del Abad de Ampudia are our principal virtues, it is because of it that we meet obliged to support a basic norm: The entry to the spa is still had limited by the major ones of 16 years. Conditions Time table: In the winter: Monday- Friday from 16.00 to 20.00 hrs. Fridays from 16.00 to 21.00 hrs. Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00hrs - 17:00 to 22:00hrs. Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00hrs. In the summer: Monday- Friday from 11 to 14h and from 18 to 22h Saturdays from 11 to 14h and from 17 to 22h Sundays and holidays from 11 to 14h and from 18 to 21h. Access permitted to under sixteens when accompanied by an adult. Specialized Treatments. Newness Offer Spa-Wellness. We have reached an agreement with DARPHIN the specified name in SPAS and aesthetics as used by Estee Lauder. Our salons are available in order to carry out the best and most careful treatments in quiet and peaceful surroundings which will ensure that all the five senses enjoy them to the full. Avail of our hospitality and our excellent services, and be guaranteed a feeling of wellbeing.

RESTAURANT EL ARAMBOL. Built in the wine cellar and wine presses of the old residence of the Abbot of the Colegiata of San Miguel de Ampudia, the hotel offers a magnificent restaurant. Its spectacular decoration, the mixture of design elements of a building of the XVII century, and cosy atmosphere., together with excellent service makes it an ideal place to enjoy some exquisite cuisine, created by our Team Chef Joaquin Koerper. His particular mixture of flavours and textures using as a base the products of the region, vegetables, game, spring lamb, mocilla, as well as fresh fish, and various rice dishes create some amazing surprises. It is well worth mentioning the choice of original desserts, pasteries and the selection of infusions. In the Wine Cellar, apart from an extensive selection of the best local wines of the region, the famous Ribera de Duero and Rueda, and at the moment Cigales and Toro, there is a good selection of the better known Spanish wines, such as Rioja, Priorato, Penedes, Somontano, Albarino including some from Lanzarote.

Bienvenidos al Hotel Casa del Abad: Estamos encantados de ofrecerles nuestro hotel en Castilla Leon, si usted esta buscando su perfecto alojamiento en Valladolid, estamos seguros que lo ha encontrado visitando ahora nuestro sitio Web. Lo que usted necesita para unas perfectas vacaciones y su hotel en Castilla Leon esta aqui. Welcome to the Casa del Abad: We are pleased to offer you our hotel in Castilla Leon, If you are looking for your perfect housing in Valladolid, we are sure that has found it visiting now our site place Web. What you need for a few perfect vacations and his your hotel in Castilla Leon is here. P. Fco. Martin Gromaz, 2. E-34191 Ampudia (Palencia - Valladolid) Castilla y Leon (Espana / Spain) Hotel:+(34) 979 768 008 Restaurante:+(34) 979 768 500 Spa-Wellness:+(34) 979 768 501 Fax:+(34) 979 768 300. GPS: 41º 54' 49'' N 4º 46' 48'' W hotel@casadelabad.com. GDS: AMADEUS: LX VLLS18 GALILEO: LX 69066 SABRE: LX 75178 WORLDSPAN: LX VLLPO