DAILY COACHING BY MEMBERS OF OUR SUPERB FACULTY
Our faculty is comprised of outstanding performing artists who combine concert careers as chamber players with a dedication to teaching. They are passionate about sharing their expertise in an encouraging and supportive manner to help you achieve your individual musical goals.
The program also includes a MASTERCLASS focusing on topics to improve your skill level and refine your understanding for playing chamber music.
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You'll also have the opportunity to schedule private lessons
with our faculty members! |
RELAX, RECHARGE, and IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CHAMBER MUSIC
Take a walk in the surrounding forest - there are four marked walking trails of varying distance and difficulty. Relax in the peaceful garden near the limonaia (lemon conservatory). Or simply sit back and enjoy the stunning views over the Chiana Valley. There will also be plenty of time for freelance playing. |
EXCURSION TO SIENA WITH TOUR OF DIEVOLE WINERY
Siena is Italy's best-preserved medieval city and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known worldwide for the famous Palio horse race that is run here every summer, the city is situated over three hills with its heart at the huge Piazza del Campo, where the Roman Forum used to be. The historic center is an endlessly fascinating place to stroll amidst the narrow-cobbled streets and to visit landmarks such as the Siena Cathedral, the bastions of the Fortezza Medicea, art-filled churches, and various museums. You'll have the option to explore Siena on your own or to join our private tour with a local guide. We'll have lunch at Dievole, a 900-year old wine estate that has been producing Chianti Classico since 1090, followed by a tour of the vineyards and the winery. The long cypress-lined avenue leading to the estate is simply enchanting! |
Go eBiking in the Tuscan Countryside
Enjoy an afternoon traveling along country roads and discovering some of the most beautiful corners of Tuscany. With medieval walled towns surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the Chianti countryside offers spectacular vistas of classic vineyards, picturesque hilltop villages, and unforgettable views over emerald green hills. |
The History of Gargonza - A Walking Tour of the Village
The hamlet of Gargonza has been in the hands of the Guicciardini family since the late 1600s when Marquis Corsi, ancestor of the current owner, gained control and transformed Gargonza into an agricultural estate. The agricultural period ended immediately after WWII with the termination of sharecropping, causing a general exodus. Gargonza remained nearly uninhabited and in decline. In the 1970's, the count Roberto Guicciardini Corsi Salviati started the restoration of the village, aiming to preserve the ancient architecture and to maintain the authenticity of its former inhabitants. On this tour, we’ll learn about the history and restoration of Gargonza from a member of the Guicciardini family. |
Cooking Class
Tuscan cuisine is among Italy’s best regional food and taking a cooking class is a great way to become acquainted with the region’s specialties. Learn to prepare them in a hands-on class with the chef from La Torre di Gargonza restaurant and you'll be able to enjoy Tuscan cuisine even when you’re back at home! |
Full-day excursion to Arezzo: "On the Trail of Piero della Francesca"
Piero della Francesca is without doubt one of the greatest Italian painters of the 15th century: his spacious painting, monumental yet rational, is one of the most highly regarded points of the Renaissance artistic ideals. We'll start our day in Sansepolcro, where della Francesca was born c. 1412. The Civic Museum now houses four of his splendid works of art: the Polyptych of Mercy and the frescoes of The Resurrection, San Giuliano and San Ludovico. We'll continue on to the town of Monterchi to admire an extraordinary fresco of the Madonna del Parto from the ancient church of Santa Maria di Momentana. After lunch, we'll spend the afternoon in Arezzo visiting all of the key sights, including the Basilica of San Francesco to view della Francesca's monumental fresco cycle The Legend of the True Cross. |
Visit to Monte San Savino, including a tour of the historic Cisternone
The "Cisternone" is an 500-year-old water cistern located under the roof garden of the Palazzo di Monte that was built between the end of the 16th century. Recently restored and now open to the public, it is one of the largest water deposits in Tuscany, second only to those in Livorno. Once it collected water for the community and today is used to irrigate the roof garden above. |
Wine and Cheese Tasting at La Bottega di Gargonza
Tasting of fine cheeses that come from renowned refiners in the area or small producers, with the combination of some dry and sweet Tuscan wines. The pairing consists in tasting three cheeses together with the tasting of three wines.
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