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Culinary Adventure in Umbria
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WILD WRITER'S CULINARY TOUR
A WRITER'S RETREAT IN Tuscany, Italy, May 12-19, 2012
Tuscany WildWriting Adventure: …A Taste of the Divine!
We’re taking our WildWriting Practice on the Road…
to write, eat and discover Italy
“So Much begins with Longing….
Let your yearning be the beginning of your doing…”
Join a small group of fellow writers and culinary enthusiasts for a week of writing and dining adventures….and staying….in a dreamy farmhouse in the rolling hills of Tuscany!
For those who wish to experience the deep pleasures of Italian country
life, il Bareto offers the perfect gateway to the cultural and sensuous
pleasures of central Tuscany. Located just 14 kilometers from the famous
medieval town of Siena, this 17th-century restored farmhouse offers comfortable
accommodations and spectacular views. Perched on a hill across the meadow
stands Celsa castle, an architectural jewel and the main view from most
of the rooms at il Bareto. The delightful grounds and pool area offer a
place to stroll, relax and dine al fresco (for additional information and
photos go to www.hiddenitaly.com.
Click on “near Siena”, then il Bareto.).
Our one-week culinary journey will focus on seasonal Tuscan cooking. When you’re not exploring ancient villages and local markets, you will learn to make delicious meals from local chefs at the Dante Alighieri Culinary Institute, including fresh ravioli, various pastas, bruschetta, Osso Bucco, Bistecca alla Fiorentina and wonderful desserts, such as Tiramasu and Panna Cotta. Also learn to work with seasonal produce, all while savoring fabulous local wines. Whether you love to be in the kitchen or prefer to sightsee and shop, our culinary adventure in Tuscany will exceed your expectations.
WildWriting: Creating from True Center :
WildWriting from Center is the heart of Judyth’s teaching.
Whatever our genres may be, we all long to craft language that shines, whispers, roars, that sighs…that transcends…and drops down… deeply…into core.
We write with a huge passion for sensate, juicy detail…
lush and emotive…and cerebral…and and and…..!
WildWriting Inspires and ignites your Creativity to create work
that is strong, crafted, sings and soars… all senses engaged….
…heart open to this so-amazing & luscious world!
WildWriting Entrains your wild, associative mind,
to let images and associations flow freely, from heart/mind to pen/to paper
and at the same time have access to so much more:
weaving in sights, sounds scents and sensations…the memories and real-live beauty of the world around us:
and we learn to just write….
letting the mind follow itself…without judgment…
& always, bringing what we love most into our work!
WildWriting Gives us constant access, over and over,
to our deepest creative selves:
To the one inside who can see anew….
and who only needs this wide open field to play…
to rest, to range and rove and dream…
WildWriting Teaches us Writing as a Practice of Listening!!!! …
Deeply…With Passionate Curiosity & Constant Amazement!!
And then: In Joy …In Beauty…We Write it Down!
For more information on Judyth go to www.simplechoicefarm.com
Benevenuto!!
After your arrival at the Siena train station, the group will drive to il Bareto and settle in. We will share wine and introductions on the veranda while taking in the spectacular view of Celsa castle. A dinner demonstration of fresh ravioli and Bistecca alla Fiorentina will follow
Quiet Day in the Country
The morning will start will our first intensive writing class, followed by lunch and a leisurely afternoon to either walk the grounds and nearby Medici Gardens or continue with your assignments. Dinner at a nearby restaurant.
A Day in Siena
We'll meet in the morning for class, before heading to Siena for a guided tour walking tour and lunch on your own with free time before an evening cooking class at Dante Alighieri Culinary Institute featuring homemade pasta, Osso Bucco and Tiramasu.
The Heart of Chianti and Castles
A brief morning class before a scenic drive to Castello di Meleto for a tour of the castle and wine tasting, followed by lunch in the stunning dining room. We'll then head to Gaiole in Chianti for an afternoon of walking and writing. Dinner at il Bareto with class readings.
Market Day and Medieval Towers
We'll arrive early to the weekly market in Siena. There will be plenty of time to peruse the stalls and sample local delicacies before heading to the fabled town of San Gimignano. Lunch at one of the local trattorias. Afternoon writing with dinner and readings at il Bareto.
Wine and Cheese Towns
We'll head to the famous wine town of Montepulciano for the day. Enjoy the winding streets and numerous shops at your leisure. Lunch on your own at one of the town's many wonderful restaurants, before heading on to Pienza for cheese tasting and café journaling. Dinner at il Bareto.
A day in the country
A full day of writing before our farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Buon Viaggio!
In the morning. we depart our beautiful Tuscan farmhouse and return to the Siena train station for connections to either Florence or Rome.
Pricing For Our WILD WRITER'S CULINARY TOUR, Tuscany, Italy*:
Double occupancy $3200 (private baths will be allotted first, some rooms have shared baths.)
Single supplement $450
*included in the price are 7 nights accommodations at il Bareto, all ground transportation after arriving at the train station, all group activities, cooking class and demonstrations, and most meals, except for lunch in Siena and Montelpulciano.
A $1000 deposit is needed to secure your place in our Tuscan Writer's Workshop. Since the number of participants is limited and accommodations vary, early registration is advised. The balance of the tour is due 60 days prior to departure. If not received by that time, CULINARY ADVENTURES reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled.
**itinerary subject to change depending on local festivals and markets.
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