Itinerary
2012
Sulmona, ITALY
A Typical Week:
Arrive Wednesday: You will be met at Tiburtina Station, Rome between 3 and 4pm every Wednesday. Then transferred to 'Locanda dell'Asino d'oro'
A casual evening of pizza's, wine, welcome and introductions.
Thursday: Day one in the class room start 9am.
This morning, depending on your class schedule, you will be taken to Sulmona for a stroll around this beautiful ancient city, taking photo's, sketching, and a cafe at a typical Italian cafe bar.
Lunch alfresco in the garden at 1pm. 2.30 Continue with lessons until 5pm.
This evening is your cooking class. You will dine on the delicious Italiano meal you have prepared by your own hand.
You will have a ton of fun with the flambouant chef Pino. He is a true artist!
Friday: Classes
Dinner
Saturday: A part class today. This morning you will be taken into Sulmona to experience the traditional Italian market.
On arrival back to 'Locanda dell'Asino d'oro' , you will be taken on a donkey trek through ancient olive groves to a beautiful sight with amazing views over the valley, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch. The trek is not strenuous.
Then back to the classroom. The classroom is always open, whilst you are here.
Dinner
Sunday: Back in the classroom. Enjoy traditional Sunday lunch with other local Italian families. This is a big day out for Italian families. Enjoy.
6.30 We are off to Sulmona to take part in the passegiato, and have a prossecco (Italian sparkly wine) then dinner
Monday: Last day to finish your project and tonight we have a farewell dinner with certificate presentations.
Tuesday: A day of reflection and relaxation.
After such a busy week you will need this day to catch up and reflect on your week. Nothing is planned for today. It is yours to do as you please. A time to gather you thoughts and to take in the essence of Abruzzo, Italy.
Sleep in, take a stroll. The classroom is still open if you want to work on your project. Lunch and dinner is provided.
Wednesday: We bid you farewell. You will have made many friendships over the past week and parting will be hard. But, on to your next adventure.
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Transportation is provided by a mini bus and available to go to and from Sulmona, Introdacqua when requested.
A note on meals:
All meals and wine are included in the price.Also note: the midday meal in Italy is the main meal of the day. The lunches provided by chef Pino at 'Locanda dell'Asino d'oro' are not your ham sandwich type.
The lunches are elaborate affairs in true Abruzzi, Italian style, with a variety of courses.
Evening meals at restaurants in Sulmona or Introdacqua can be up for discussion as the week progresses and we can go out for meals if that's what is agreed upon.
Planning your trip:
A good idea when planning your trip, is to plan to arrive in Rome on Sunday or Monday, have a couple of days in Rome sightseeing, before coming to Sulmona on the Wednesday. This is why we have scheduled the classes to start on Thursday. Also, because there are not as many bus and rail services operating on a Sunday as other days of the week.
If you want to ask Abruzzo School of Creative Art any questions go here: Contact Page
Abruzzo School of Creative Art.
The property of: Averil Stuart-Head. CEO
Office:
Introdacqua. AQ 67030
ITALY
