Truffle Hunting • Wine & Cheese Pairing • Frescos and more
based in Tuscan village of Montisi
from €2570 EURO
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This tour is open for harpists and non-harpists.
Sunita takes you on a journey of beauty and inspiration with the Tuscany landscape providing a backdrop for creativity, harp music, and camaraderie.
You'll explore the countryside and walk on ancient streets. Harp workshops, private lessons and concerts will inspire and motivate your performance to new heights.
Immerse yourself in the harp. This is a music retreat to inspire and deepen your musicality and boost your playing.Three harps will be provided.
The tour is limited to 6 harpists. We will share 3 beautiful harps. 2 Dusty Strings 36-string harps and one Camac Ulysse, 34-strings. No need to bring your own harp unless you live in Europe and are driving to Montisi.
Montisi is a small Tuscan village close to Pienza and other wonders. We can help you find extra activities for friends or partners. There are painting and photography courses offered in Montisi. You can also use Montisi as a base to relax, read, write and explore by foot, taxi or rental car.
The harp retreat is designed to be a deep dive into the harp and is based in a luxurious villa with incredible food prepared by our chef, Jacqueline. The focus is on beauty. Beautiful music, surroundings, food and wine. La Dolce Vida.....the goal is to leave enriched and inspired.
Day 1 - Saturday
Arrive in Montisi. Check-in at 4pm. Transport provided from the train station Chiusi-Chianciano Terme to Montisi by private van/taxi at 2pm. This is a main train station that can be reached from Milan, Florence and Rome. You may want to fly into Italy several days earlier to tour on your own.
Welcome reception and pizza prepared by a local chef in our villa (and base for the retreat): Umberto 121 Evening harp circle. Share tunes and play together.
Day 2 - Sunday
Morning private harp lessons. Afternoon workshop with visiting harp master from Milan, Adriano Sanginetto.
Evening concert with Adriano and Sunita
Day 3 - Monday
Morning harp workshops followed by lunch in our villa's garden. Afternoon excursion hunting for truffles in the nearby hills with a local expert, Nico and his dogs. Tuscany is known for the best truffles in Italy.
Dinner in our villa, perhaps sample dishes with truffles we find. Evening discussions on beauty and sharing tunes.
Day 4 - Tuesday
• Morning harp workshop
• Afternoon private lessons
• Meals in our villa
Day 5 - Wednesday
• Morning harp workshops
• Afternoon private lessons
• Evening wine and cheese pairing at local wine bar.
Day 6 - Thursday
Morning tour of the local village, Pienza, home of the famous Pecorino cheese.
Festive dinner at local restaurant, Trattoria L'Ombelico del Mondo "Il Barrino" di Montisi.
Day 7 - Friday
Optional 3 mile hike in the surrounding hills (weather permitting)
Optional private harp lessons. Lunch in the villa.
Pack and enjoy Montisi. Afternoon cooking class with Jacqueline. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the villa with the food we created.
Day 8 - Saturday
Departure by 10am. Transport provided to local train station. Transport to airport can be arranged (additional fee).
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