Are you currently huddled up in front of a fire? Are you dreaming of summer already? I know it seems a long way off, but I’ve already made plans. While I usually take time off from organizing tours from June to August, this coming July I’m making an exception. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to offer a one time special tour with my friend Elizabeth Gilbert. I first met Liz when she was researching Eat, Pray Love way back….oh god, how many years ago was it? 12 years ago? I remember reading an advance copy of the book and thinking “I think this will be popular.” Hah! Zillions of copies later….Is there anyone who hasn’t read or heard of it? Anyway, a lot has happened since then, and Liz has gone on to write many more books, including Big Magic, which details her creative process.
A few months ago Liz was back in Rome and we met up after way too long. Over cappuccini on the Tiber Island we decided it would be fun to do something together. And so we basically decided if we could go anywhere in Italy in July, where would it be? And what would we do? And so we came up with this trip. Would you like to join us?
During our 5 day retreat you’ll have the chance to work directly with Liz, during a workshop which explores creativity. And then have the chance to be inspired yourself, as you join Sophie and me to explore one of the most beautiful – and delicious – corners of Italy: Puglia. We will be based in two of my favorite hotels in Italy, one in Puglia and the other in Matera, in Basilicata.
Details:
When: July 8 – 13, 2019
Who: Space is limited. There will be a maximum of 20 guests.
Where: We’ll be based in two fabulous hotels, one in Puglia, near Manduria and the other in the town of Matera in Basilicata.
What: Our days will be full, but there will also be plenty of time to relax.
Some of the things we’ll be doing:
- Welcome feast of organic, local foods
- Full day Big Magic Workshop with Elizabeth Gilbert
- Cooking Class with Maria Grazia
- Twilight Feast and dancing to local music
- Visit to a ceramic artisan
- Seaside Lunch
- Cheese making lesson…and much more!
I hope you can join Liz, Sophie and me for this delicious and inspirational retreat. Would you like more information? Just send me an email.
(since the request for this tour is very high, it may take me a week to get back to you. I will be keeping track of the order of requests I receive. Thank you for your patience).
For more information about A Creative and Culinary Retreat in Puglia with Elizabeth Gilbert and Elizabeth Minchilli please send an email to elizabeth (at) elizabethminchilli (dot) com
If you’d like to find out about our other tours in Rome, Umbria and Puglia see our entire schedule for 2019 and 2020 here.
And if you’re coming to Rome for the day, and would like to do a market tour just contact Sophie
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