Bellisario Manor

The Bellisario Manor & Winery is a winery and private manor which was originally owned by Mr. Mills. Construction of the manor began on April 16th, 2023 and ended on June 10th. The manor is named after American actress, Troian Bellisario and is located in Baywood. The Minedonian Laws were signed at the manor on April 24th. On September 28th, President Mills announced that the Bellisario Manor would serve as the 'President's Office' until the end of his term. On November 19th, President Mills announced that the Bellisario Manor would no longer serve as the ‘President’s Office’ and for Government ownership of the manor to be ceded back to private hands.

On November 22nd, Mr. Mills announced that the Bellisario Manor & Winery would be closing as he sold the property to Mitch Foulkes for an undisclosed amount. Mitch Foulkes announced an auction for most of Mr. Mills’ belongings left in the manor, starting with his two cars. The auction is planned to run until November 29th.

## Initial Planning

On April 16th, 2023, Mr. Mills filed an application with President Harpitron to become a diplomat for Minedonia. While waiting for his application to be processed, he came up with an idea for a country club called the “Minedonian Diplomat’s Club”. However, the name and idea was quickly changed to the Bellisario Manor after American actors Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams showcased their home to Architectural Digest, an American magazine.

Former President Henry believed that the spot chosen for the country club, which was in Baywood, would be better suited for a winery rather than a country club. Mr. Mills reluctantly agreed to change the concept to a winery.

## Construction

On April 16th, 2023, Henry of the Steele Company began construction on the manor. The spot was previously occupied by a dome which was originally going to be used for national events. The dome was temporarily moved to Kalexia. The manor’s exterior was styled after Troian and Patrick’s real-life house, however, Henry was given “creative freedom” by Mr. Mills for the interior.

On April 22nd, a giant obsidian obelisk was added to the right of the winery at the request of Mr. Mills. It is unclear the intended purpose of the obelisk or what it is supposed to symbolize.

On June 10th, the Bellisario Manor finished construction. The following day, June 11th, Mr. Mills moved into the manor; officially leaving his home in Downtown Minedonia.

## Protest

On April 21st, 2023, a protest was led by Robertwasfake, and attended by Mitch Foulkes, Zane Foulkes, and Zack outside the Bellisario Manor. The protest was mainly about Mr. Mills being a war criminal and how he should be charged for his alleged crimes during the 2023 Invasion of Minedonia. While Mr. Mills briefly ignored the protestors, he tried to get them to leave. The protestors stood their ground and defied any attempts to leave. Several hours later, after a poetry read, the protestors eventually dispersed.

## Minedonian Laws

On April 24th, 2023, President Harpitron, Zane Foulkes, Henry, and Mr. Mills met at a makeshift dining room at the Bellisario Manor to sign the Minedonian Laws into effect. The setup was temporary, as Mr. Mills claimed that he found the furniture from the side of the road. After several moments, the document was officially signed and some pictures were taken. A brief tour was given by Mr. Mills to those who attended.

## Grand Opening Party

On June 25th, 2023, Mr. Mills hosted a grand opening of Bellisario Manor. Several people were in attendance including former Presidents Henry, and Harpitron, MSA Director 6th, and the Police Chief Colt Schultz. The grand opening event started with a small speech by Mr. Mills before a ribbon was cut. Afterwards, a tour was given around the manor, and then some food was served in the Banquet Hall. No wines were ever reportedly served despite the Bellisario Manor being a winery.

A short while later, Mr. Mills was detained for allegedly possessing illegal substances, and having several unregistered weapons, as 6th secretly went to the Bellisario Manor’s basement earlier and discovered a stash of substances. Mr. Mills would later be arrested after Colt Schultz discovered a bloody knife stashed behind a fireplace in Mr. Mills’ office. After the arrest, the grand opening ceremony was abruptly over.

## Raid

On June 25th, 2023, a warrant was issued by the Judge, Henry, and was later executed by the MSA, and the Police Department. The search was mostly conducted in the basement and Mr. Mills’ office. In the basement, they found a large stash of illegal substances and a book allegedly written by Mr. Mills regarding his plans for the stash. In Mr. Mills’ office, they found several unregistered firearms, which Mr. Mills proclaimed are collector’s firearms grabbed during the 2023 Invasion of Minedonia.

## President's Office

On September 28th, 2023, President Mills announced that the Bellisario Manor would serve as the 'President's Office' until the end of his term due to the Minedonian Administrative Complex not being built yet. He also announced for all official mail to be sent to the manor.

On November 19th, President Mills announced that the manor would no longer serve as the ‘President’s Office’, and for the Minedonian Government to hand the ownership of the manor back to him. The obelisk that was built prior to his presidency was removed following the announcement.

## Closure of Bellisario Manor

On November 19th, 2023, Mr. Mills has moved to the 2nd floor apartment at the Mills Store; it is assumed that he moved out of the Bellisario Manor. He also ordered the power to be cut to the manor. It is unclear why Mr. Mills moved out of the manor, although he did mention that it partly had to do with his Presidency, and an argument that happened at a ball between him and the MSA Director, 6th.

On November 22nd, Mr. Mills announced that the Bellisario Manor & Winery would be closing as he sold the property to Mitch Foulkes for an undisclosed amount. He thanked everyone who attended the winery for enjoying the property and events hosted.

## New Ownership

On November 22nd, 2023, Mitch Foulkes announced an auction for most of Mr. Mills’ property that he left behind at the manor. The items that he began to auction are two of Mr. Mills’ cars: a Tesla Cybertruck, and an antique custom Ford Model T. The first auction is planning to end on November 29th.