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When: April 28 - May 5, 2024
Workshop begins with dinner on Sunday evening and ends with breakfast the following Sunday. Where: Castello di Gargonza, Tuscany (Italy)
Castello di Gargonza is located in the heart of Tuscany, between Siena and Arezzo along the rolling hills that border the Chianti Classico wine region and Val di Chiana. The closest airport is Florence, Italy, which is a 1.5 hour drive from Gargonza. We will be offering discounted airfares through our partner airline, Lufthansa Group (see below). Roundtrip transfers from Florence for all participants and guests are included in your registration fee. |
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Cello Rentals will be available!
We have made arrangements to rent cellos in Tuscany. Cost for renting a cello for one week is $125 per cello per week.
We have made arrangements to rent cellos in Tuscany. Cost for renting a cello for one week is $125 per cello per week.
Accommodations and Price
Accommodations are located throughout the medieval village of Gargonza and consist of hotel rooms and apartments. The character and charm of each are unique: some have fireplaces and/or terraces, some are built into the ancient walls, and others have views over the valley. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the village in all accommodations and common areas. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath or large shower and a hair dryer. Please note: To provide a relaxing environment, televisions are not available.
Accommodations are located throughout the medieval village of Gargonza and consist of hotel rooms and apartments. The character and charm of each are unique: some have fireplaces and/or terraces, some are built into the ancient walls, and others have views over the valley. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the village in all accommodations and common areas. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath or large shower and a hair dryer. Please note: To provide a relaxing environment, televisions are not available.
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Participating Musicians
Double occupancy $3,200 per person Single occupancy $3,350 per person |
Non-Playing Guests and Spouses
Double occupancy $2,650 per person Single occupancy $2,800 per person |
Gargonza, Guest Room
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La Torre di Gargonza Restaurant
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Included:
- Roundtrip transfers from Florence (airport or city center) to Gargonza
- 7 nights accommodation in 4-star Castello di Gargonza, inclusive of all taxes and complimentary Wi-Fi
- ALL MEALS: Daily breakfast, daily lunch with wine, daily dinner with wine; all meals inclusive of taxes & gratuities
- All conference activities: daily coaching sessions, masterclasses, full-day excursion to Cortona, small-group activities
- Guest & Spouse tours, with the exception of the full-day excursion to Arezzo which will have a separate fee
- Travel to Italy (Florence is the preferred airport)
- Passport fees; ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) authorization
- Medical and travel insurance to cover the possibility of your illness or unexpected cancellation (MANDATORY)
- Any other items not specifically mentioned as included
What to expect / physical activity
All participants must be in generally good health. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your application. This program involves extensive walking, often over uneven surfaces, as well as climbing stairs in the village and walking up the hill (10 minutes) to return to the village after lunch and after dinner.
Application process, deadlines and payments
The faculty welcomes pre-formed groups as well as individual musicians. Please note that enrollment is limited to 32 participant musicians each week. Acceptance will depend upon the number of applicants and the need for balanced instrumentation in assembling the participants into full ensembles.
Fees include a non-refundable deposit of $500 per participant and $300 per guest. Registration deadline is April 15, 2021. Payment in full is due by July 15, 2021. No refunds after July 15, 2021. In the case of applicants who are not accepted, deposits will be returned.
We strongly recommend personal travel insurance to cover the possibility of your unexpected cancellation.
Fees include a non-refundable deposit of $500 per participant and $300 per guest. Registration deadline is April 15, 2021. Payment in full is due by July 15, 2021. No refunds after July 15, 2021. In the case of applicants who are not accepted, deposits will be returned.
We strongly recommend personal travel insurance to cover the possibility of your unexpected cancellation.
Airline Partner - Lufthansa Group
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As our Preferred Airline for the conference, Lufthansa Group is providing special prices and conditions to participants and guests attending the workshop. Upon acceptance to the program, you will be provided with a website link to a special airfare search engine that you can use to select airfares on any of the Lufthansa Group partners, including code share flights on United Airlines.
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Further information and details
Please contact us at (718) 852-1208 or by email at: workshops@scherzo-travel.com
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