Lessons of Tuscany
at Il Borgo
Save over $1000 per couple!
7 nights All Inclusive Tuscany
April 18th - 25th, 2010 Departure Only
While Space Lasts!
Call Now to take advantage of this amazing offer...
only $2195 per person double occupancy
including . . .
Round Trip Van Transfers from Florence
7 nights in a beautiful Tuscan Residence
Breakfast Daily
6 Tours Including
Florence
Siena
Chianti Vineyards
Lucca/Pisa
San Gimignano/Certaldo
Volterra
Dinner out each evening at lovely local restaurants
All transfers
Concierge Service
Enroll in Optional Classes such as:
Cooking
Photography
Watercolor
Art History
Italian Language
Wine Appreciation
all in an intimate small group environment.
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Images of Italy
 If you were fortunate enough to have attended the presentation by Joel Wolfson in Scottsdale AZ in January, then you know what an amazing trip is in store for the participants in his Villages of Tuscany Photography Workshop. Not only were we transported to Italy for the evening under Joel's orchestration of his beautiful images, but we also raised funds for the local art leagues and the Desert Foothills Church. A grand event all around!
For more information on Joel's Tuscany Workshop, please see more details at
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Ciao a Tutti! Well, this year is certainly off to better start than last year! My - the travel world is buzzing with wonderful trip ideas and some of these can be found right here! Take a look at some of what we have in store.
There are only a few spots left in the Villages of Tuscany photo workshop in May where you can combine your desires to hone your skills under the expert guidance of Joel Wolfson while experiencing some of the most beautiful places in all of Italy.
Look LEFT << and act quickly for the best deal ever on our very popular Lessons of Tuscany Program!
We are excited to also introduce our Postcards from Italy Writing Workshop taking place this September. This is sure to be a very special trip! The U.S. is so very beautiful too! Our travels also take us to lovely Carmel-by-the-Sea in California where we found the perfect place to unleash our inner artist at Artista Creative. See details below.
Visit our website for more details on the many ideal vacations we have for you. May this year take us all to new places to discover - inside and outside of ourselves - exploring our passions, new cultures to cherish and amaze, and old places to adore and delight. Won't you join us?
A presto,
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Photo Workshop - May 15 - 22, 2010 Save $500 per couple on this unique opportunity to explore Tuscany with famed Photographer Joel Wolfson. For this 8 day workshop, you will get one-on-one training while shooting one of the most beautiful places in the world - you'll also get classroom time, critiques, exquisite meals paired with excellent wines all served with famous Italian hospitality. more
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Artista Creative Art Retreat
July 18 - 21, 2010 Come join us in a place of magic and beauty in idyllic Carmel-by-the-Sea, a most unique village along the rugged coast of California. Tap into your creative spirit while sharing the adventure with others on a similar journey. Express yourself artistically in a nurturing, visually stunning, and tranquil environment. Each day is filled with new discoveries from within and without. more
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"Postcards from Italy" Writing Workshop - Sept 4 - 11, 2010
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 non-writer, can enjoy this life enrichment experience.. more
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Featured Recipe - Mamma's Shells
Really - this is my mother's recipe for her stuffed shells. I believe it came off the side of pasta box from back in 1958. But it is a GREAT recipe no matter where it came from! A nice change from the traditional cheese stuffed shells.
1 pkg Jumbo Shells 2 tblspns butter ½ lb ground pork 1 lb lean ground beef 1/3 minced onions ¼ cup minced celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup sherry wine 1/3 cup freshly-grated parmesan 1 tsp salt 1/3 - ½ cup dry breadcrumbs Meatless spaghetti sauce to cover as desired
Cook shells as directed - gradually add shells so that the water does not stop boiling. Stir occasionally.
Drain portion but keep shells in warm water until time to stuff.
Melt butter in large frying pan - add pork, beef and cook until lightly browned. Yes,cook the lean meat in butter! Add onion, celery and garlic. Cover and cook 10 - 15 minutes until celery is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in sherry, grated cheese, salt and bread crumbs. Mix well. Stuff each shell with slightly cooled mixture and close. Pour some sauce into shallow casserole. Arrange shells open side down and top with remaining sauce. Baked covered at 375 for 30 minutes... make enough for leftovers..... they're even better the next day!
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Gina Ruggiero, President Villa Vita International
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