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Workshops and Special Programs for 2010 |
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Villages of Tuscany with photographer
Joel Wolfson
May 15 - 22, 2010
Pienza, Italy |
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Join internationally published photographer Joel Wolfson as he and local guides take you on a first class creative journey through one of the most stunning regions on earth, the Val d'Orcia Tuscany. Joel distills his decades of experience into easy to understand concepts, both creative and technical. A very small group and the beautiful atmosphere are conducive to learning new ways to express Tuscany in your images
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Postcards from Italy
Writing Workshop
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
September 4 - 11, 2010
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How many times have you traveled to a beautiful place, capturing unforgettable images with your camera but failing to preserve the actual thoughts and feelings of being there? The “Postcards from Italy” Writing Workshop is designed to evoke your sensory responses to the moments as you perceive them. Anyone, writer and nonwriter, can enjoy this life enrichment experience. ...more
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Artista Creative
Inner Artist Safari
Carmel, California
Special 4-Day Program
with Villa Vita
July 18, 2010
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Introducing women’s inner artist to the inspiring coastline of Carmel-by-the Sea, immersing each guest in a variety of creative sessions including acrylic painting, encaustic painting, and artistic collaging. Built by master photographer Ansel Adams, the well-lit Artista studio is centered between world class restaurants and hotels, boutiques, and the white sand beaches of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Internationally renowned for quality instruction and personal attention, Artista Creative is has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Sunset, and Martha Stuart. ...more
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Food and Wine Journey at Dionora with Villa Vita and
Chef Giuseppe,
"The Tuscan Cook"
~Ongoing~
Montepulciano, Italy |
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We'll spend 5 glorious days at the stunning Dionora Estate near Montepulciano. Our program includes two in-depth cooking classes, followed by fabulous feasts paired with some of Italy's best wines - Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulicano. We'll enjoy visits to Cortona, Montepulciano and its wonderful wine cellars, along with the charming Renaissance town of Pienza famous for it fragrant and savory fresh pecorino cheeses .... ...more |
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Lessons of Tuscany
Special Program
with Villa Vita
~Ongoing~
Il Borgo in Chianti |
Villa Vita International is your co-host on this special Lessons of Tuscany program! Together we'll enjoy all the wonderful features of this program - including beautiful lodging, 7 fabulous dinners, 6 daily tours to lovely Tuscan towns, and a special bonus, a half day cooking class with Chef Giuseppe ...more |
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Pastel Artists Journey
Plein Air Painting in Beautiful Chianti
2010 Dates To Be Announced
Montespertoli, Italy |
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Join journey leader and Pastel Artist Liz Kenyon for a week long retreat at the beautiful Il Borgo Villa di Bossi Pucci located just 20 minutes south of Florence in magnificent Tuscany. While working on her own series, Liz has made room for additional artists to enjoy five days of plein air painting in the rustic Tuscan landscape. ...more |
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Sicily |
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Please stay tuned for our Sicily programs soon to be announced.
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