A painting journey in Sicily. A painting journey in Sicily Impression and Expression: Painting all’Aria Aperta with Lori Putnam. May 23 – 30, 2015 DAY 1 SATURDAY: ARRIVAL Pick up at airport in Trapani Birgi at agreed time and for those travelling by train from the station in Marsala. Settle in rooms at Villa Salinara. (www.salinara.com) 7:00 pm Meet with instructor and staffs. Introduction to the programme, the tours and visits planned for the week. 8:00 pm ree course welcome dinner at Villa Salinara. DAY 2 SUNDAY: WINE AND OLIVE OIL TASTING IN MARSALA 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am – 12:00 pm Painting at Villa 12:30 pm Self catering lunch 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Painting at Villa and Torre San Teodoro (surroundings) 6:00 pm An utterly panoramic ride with stops for beautiful vistas will take us to the historic center of Marsala, where passionate owner of the “Enoteca” will introduce us to the prize winning Marsala wines. Accompanied by delicious local cheese, salami, olives, dry tomatos, finishing with a “cannoli” tasting for a delicious light dinner. DAY 3 MONDAY: ERICE MOUNTAIN 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am – 12:00 pm Painting at Villa 12:30 pm Self catering lunch 2:00 pm Leave for Erice. An utterly panoramic ride with stops for beautiful sea views will take us to the medieval village. Erice is located on top of Mount Erice, at around 750m above sea level, overlooking the city of Trapani, the low western coast towards Marsala, the dramatic Punta del Saraceno and Capo San Vito to the north-east, and the Aegadian Islands on Sicily's north-western coast, providing spectacular views. 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm Visit, free time and painting at Erice. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Short ride to Trapani historic center. e city sits on a low-lying promontory jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea. 7:30 pm Dinner in Trapani, tasting the original Pizza at the typical Pizzeria. DAY 4 TUESDAY: PAINTING BETWEEN ANCIENT SALT PANS AND WINDMILLS 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am – 12:00 pm Painting at Villa 12:30 pm Self catering lunch and relax at the Villa 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Painting at Windmills in a Natural Preserve. About 2,700 years ago the Phoenicians created the first salt pans . Today, became the most important area of salt making in Europe. 7:30 pm Dinner at Renda, typical sicilian trattoria with sunset sea view. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY: PAINTING AT ARCHEOLOGIC PARK IN SELINUNTE 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Leave for Selinunte. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Painting at Archeologic Park in Selinunte 12:30 pm Self catering Lunch on the way 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Painting at Archeologic Park in Selinunte Selinunte is one of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. Has lain abandoned for over 2,000 years, its numerous greek temples, acropolis and agora in dignified ruins. Is beautifully located, sitting on a high plain and overlooking the sea. It is flanked on either side by golden beaches and, being almost 1km wide. 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Back to the Villa. On the way stop and shopping for personal needs at the local supermarket. ** or full day in Selinunte with more time to paint and if it is possible, swim. 7:30 pm Dinner at Villa Salinara. DAY 6 THURSDAY: AT VILLA 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am Leave for Marsala 9:30 am – 10:30 am Visit and paint at the historic fish market. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Visit Ceramica Marsalese, a typical Sicilian ceramic producer. Meet ceramic artists and shopping. 12:30 pm Self catering lunch on the way or at the Villa 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Painting at Villa 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Leave for the aperitif on the sunset view terrace in front of the windmills and Mozia Island. Dinner on own. DAY 7 FRIDAY: FINAL CRITIQUE AND FAREWELL DINNER 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am - 12:00 am Painting – final critique. 12:30 pm Self catering lunch on the way or at the Villa 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Wrap up, packing for shipping last little shopping trip to Marsala. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Visit to Peppe’s farm the local shepherd, where you can enjoy the true ricotta cheese production and taste it. 8:00 pm Farewell Dinner at Villa DAY 8 SATURDAY: DEPARTURE 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Departure by 11 am. Shuttle to Trapani Birgi airport or Marsala train station at agreed time or taxi service on demand. Services included: Tuition Accommodation in double room, single room on request with supplement Linen and towels Sicilian Breakfasts 4 Freshly prepared Sicilian dinners 1 Dinner at typical Pizzeria 1 Wine tasting with light dinner in Marsala (Enoteca) 1 Aperitif, wine and foods Field trips to Torre San Teodoro, Erice, Salt Pans, Marsala, Selinunte Archeologic Park Trapani Birgi Airport pick up and drop off at agreed time Ground transportation around the Villa Not included: All lunches Any personal expenses Painting materials Insurance Airfare e location Located in the extreme western tip of Sicily, along the route that the Phoenicians laid, and in the seas where Ulysses once ventured. is magical landscape has an abundance of windmills, salt pans, several islands and pristine beaches. Villa Salinara Salinara is a wonderful place from which to enjoy the simple pleasures of Sicily and the spectacular Trapani Coast. An historic villa built at the end of 1700, surrounded by nature and culture, a few steps from the sea. Time flows slowly, away from the increasing pace of the big cities. It is a place of indisputable charm. Villa Salinara/outdoor spaces e house consists of a central body, and 4 private apartments. rough the vegetable garden, and orchard you have access to the apartments. Villa Salinara/interior spaces Each apartment has its own private kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor area. All the rooms exude a Mediterranean at - mosphere, a journey through the sensations and colours of Sicily. e interior has been restored with local natural materials, and is furnished in traditional Sicilian country style, with items that show total respect for the history and background of things. Surroundings/Archaeology We are in the heart of Western Sicily, in a few kilometers you can reach Marsala (12'), Trapani (30'), Erice (40'), Mazara del Vallo (45'), Salemi (40'), Archaeological Park of Segesta (40'), Custonaci (50'), Archaeological Park of Selinunte (1h), Scopello (1h) and the historic boat to Mothia, only 10 ' by bike. One day trip to Agrigento with its magnificent Valley of Temples (1h30’) through the old city of Sciacca. Surroundings/Nature e wonderful beach of San Vito lo Capo (1h) with the Natural Preserve Lo Zingaro. In Marsala there are many white sandy beaches (blue flag for many years) and from the port you can reach by the hydrofoil the Egadi Islands, Favignana (30'), Levanzo (40') and the wild Marettimo (1h). Surroundings/Gastronomy ere are many typical eno-gastronomic products, the famous local wineries producing Marsala wine, olive oil No - cellara of Belice, the local ricotta (sheep cheese), the popular cous cous with fish soup and the wonderful typical Sicilian sweets. "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, Sicily is the clue to everything." Goethe, Italian Journey 1787 salinara Artravelitaly – Loc. Bagnano, 135 – 50052 Certaldo (Firenze) – Italy [email protected] - www.artravelitaly.it - Tel& Fax: +39 0571 660084 slow living in sicily.