1. Saturday, June 10
   12:00 – Transport from Fiumicino Airport
   3:00 – Arrival at L’Antico Vetreria, Getting Settled
   5:00 – Tour of Piegaro with Tom Webb
   6:00 – Welcome Aperitivo Party, review itinerary and art projects
   7:30 – Dinner prepared by Chef Jennifer McIlvaine
   9:00 – Opening Ceremony

2. Sunday, June 11
   6:30 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   9:00 – Leave for Orvieto Antique Market
   1:00 – Lunch on your own in Orvieto, Opera del Duomo – Orvieto Cathedral
   2:15 – Tour of Orvieto Cathedral with Colleen Simpson
   3:30 – Return to the villa to begin working on projects
   6:00 – Aperitivo
   7:30 – Dinner prepared by Chef Jennifer

3. Monday, June 12
   7:00 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   9:30 – Leave for Assisi, Basilica di San Francesco
   1:00 – Lunch on your own in Assisi
   3:00 – Return to the villa for relaxation and art play
   6:00 – Aperitivo
   7:30 – Dinner with Chef Jennifer

4. Tuesday, June 13
   7:00 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   10:00 – Wine Tasting and Tour at “Monte Vibiano”*
   1:00 – Lunch at “Lillo Tatini” in Panicalle
   3:00 – Afternoon of art play
   6:00 – Aperitivo
   7:30 – Group-prepared Antipasti Buffet

5. Wednesday, June 14
   7:00 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   10:00 – Farm to Table Tour and Cooking Class with Chef Jennifer **
   3:00 – Return to the villa for relaxing and art play
   6:00 – Aperitivo
   7:30 – Pizza Party

5. Thursday, June 15
   7:00 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   9:00 – Leave for Deruta
   10:30 – Tour of G&P Ceramica Artistica
   11:30 – Tour of FIMA Deruta Studio
   12:30 – Visit Santuario Madonna del Bagno
   1:00 – Lunch at L’Antico Forziere
   3:00 – Time to explore the historic center of Deruta
   8:00 – Light Dinner prepared by Chef Jennifer

7. Friday, June 16
   7:00 – Yoga
   8:00 – Breakfast
   10:00 – Finish art projects
   1:00 – Light lunch by the pool
   3:00 – Time to relax and pack
   6:00 – Aperitivo
   8:00 – Dinner prepared by Chef Jennifer

8. Saturday, June 17
   8:00 – Breakfast
   9:30 – Transport to Fiumicino Airport

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*Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio Tour
This is the only winery in the world that is completely “green” and certified as carbon neutral.  Powered by sophisticated solar panels, they store energy to run the farm and cantina equipment which is electric. For many generations, who come from ancient nobility, have tended the vineyards of the castle. It was the vision of our dear friends, Princess Maria Camilla and her brother, Count Lorenzo-Fasola Bologna, of Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, to revolutionize the wine industry and not only become “green” but to actually generate carbon credits, by planting trees to absorb any carbon emissions from work in the vineyard, the olive groves and the cantina. The grapes and olives grow in the purest conditions for the highest quality wines and extra-virgin olive oil which are tended and harvested by hand.  Watch the video at: Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio

**Farm to Table Tour
Our first stop is a unique stone flour mill and wood-fired oven bakery. We learn about breadmaking beginning with grain! We then move up to a local farm where a family raises animals for salumi making, meat and cheese production. We will make cheese and pasta with Nonna Rita before indulging in a traditional farm lunch.

About Keli Sim DeRitis

Keli Sim DeRitis is an artist, designer, passionate cook, teacher, and tour guide. Keli founded Poggi Bonsi in 2001 to share her love of European travel, food, wine, and culture. Connect with me on Google+

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