Creative Gathering in Tuscany Spring Edition 2017

**Three Acres Creative Gathering 2017**
2017, April 20th - 23rd

DETAILS:
Siena countryside, Tuscany
Nearest airport: Florence or Pisa
You can also arrive in Rome and take a train to Florence.
Max 6 participants

Book your flights as soon as possible as the 25th of April is national holiday in Italy, so everyone will be traveling during the long weekend.

TOTAL COST
- 1.350€ per person, shared room, your own bed, one roommate
- 1.500€ per person, single room

*Contact us for payment options*

The cost includes:
3 nights accommodation at Tenuta Mensanello, a beautiful Agriturismo just 2 km from the Studio **
1 dinner on Thursday at Juls’ Kitchen
1 dinner on Friday in a restaurant in Siena
1 dinner on Saturday in an osteria in San Gimignano
3 lunches cooked at Juls’ Kitchen
3 Italian breakfasts at your agriturismo
1 cooking class
Drinks and refreshments during the weekend at Juls’ Kitchen
Transport during the weekend
All teachings and excursions

Not included:
Transport to and from Italy and to the agriturismo
Anything extra you would like to purchase personally
Travel insurance
Cancellation insurance

Cancellation Policy : Due to the involved logistics, we offer no cancellations or refunds. Please know you can make it before booking. We strongly encourage you to have travel insurance to cover the retreat in the event of strikes, natural disasters, health problems, and other unforeseen events.

THE SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Thursday the 20th of April
3pm Check-in at Tenuta Mensanello Agriturismo
5pm Introductions & Aperitifs at Juls’ Kitchen Studio
Welcome Dinner at Juls’ Kitchen with home made pizza baked in the Tuscan wood fired oven

Day 2 - Friday the 21st of April
Breakfast at Tenuta Mensanello
A trip to Colle Val d’Elsa weekly market for second breakfast, Italian coffee ritual & ingredient shopping. Visit to an artisanal butcher shop.
Cooking class and lunch at Juls’ Kitchen studio.
Session I - Food Photography
Food tour in Siena with some free time to explore the town on your own and perhaps buy some treats to take home
Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Siena

Day 3 - Saturday the 22nd of April
Breakfast at Tenuta Mensanello
Tour of Tenuta Mensanello to discover where they produce their olive oil, wine, beer and charcuterie.
Session II - Sourdough bread making introduction with Manuela Conti
Tuscan Lunch with local produce under the olive trees at Juls’ Kitchen
Session III - Lightroom introduction
Walk in San Gimignano by night and dinner in a local Osteria
Gelato at Dondoli in San Gimignano, an artisanal and world renowned gelateria.

Day 4 - Sunday the 23rd of April
Breakfast at Tenuta Mensanello
Session IV - DIY Natural Cosmetic workshop with Claudia Scarpaleggia
Session V - Table setting and flower details with Irene from Valdirose
Lunch in the garden (weather permitting) at Juls’ Kitchen
Session VI - A talk on food writing
Goodbye at Juls’ Kitchen at 5pm

**Option to book an extra night at the agriturismo if you want to travel back on Monday. You are welcome to join us for dinner at a restaurant but each will pay for their own.
You have also the option to stay until Tuesday to take part in the Juls’ Kitchen Fettunta Party in the garden surrounded by olive trees. It is an annual event, a great way to meet fellow food enthusiasts and feast together. Fettunta is another name Tuscans give to bruschetta, a toasted slice of bread doused in good olive oil.