more than just yarn
We've returned from Montisi full of the dolce vita and pleased to announce that we can take a few more people with us each week for the Y2Knit Experience Tuscany: Sep 27-Oct 4, 2008 and Oct 4-11, 2008.
We have acquired some additional lodging about 1/2 block from the Villa Maddalena at La Romita. Jill and I will be staying in the same complex at La Romita, which has several rooms, each with their own bathroom and outside entrance. The walk to the Villa Maddalena will take about 3 minutes at a leisurely pace unless you stop at one of the cafe/bars on the way, which is very tempting!
The complex we are staying
in also houses an olive press. It will be olive harvesting season, so
there will be a hum after about 7:30 am, but it's over mid-afternoon. They
make olive oil gelato, which Alberto assures us is one of the most
delicious taste treats we'll have!
 Montisi is fabulous and there's much to do there. We've decided to stay in Montisi, with no day trips, to fully enjoy the slower pace. We will experience wine tasting, olive oil tasting and making tour, an art walk and knitting in public on the local piazzas. We'll also venture out to the two fabulous restaurants in the village, both of which feature "Slow Food"--locally grown, organic and delicious!
We're doing some pre-knitting, that is,
working on a project prior to travel, but we can easily get you up to
speed on that. The main project doesn't start until May. All of this is
taking place through postings online and you will be provided all the
information you need to participate.
If you want to join us, you can let us know by April 30 and secure your spot with a $250 deposit that would be great. We need the $1700 balance by June 30. This is an incredible deal! 
If you can't make this one, we're
returning Sep 26-Oct3 and Oct 3-10, 2009. You can sign up now
to guarantee a space. The price has not been set but it will be more
due to the exchange rate.
contact:
301.766.4543 |