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  Italian and olive harvesting

Idea

It's full autumn with the olives still showing their characteristic shade of green and the trees turning fantastic, variegated hues. The first mists begin to appear and a chill can be felt in the air. It's time for the rite of the “brucatura” of the olives, which has remained essentially unaltered since Etruscan times in its simplicity of technique and tools. You'll see how the olives are pressed and then gather around a blazing fire to learn Italian. Terre di Baccio is a farm, but also a place dedicated to making its guests feel truly welcome with its beautiful, original furniture, carefully chosen ingredients and skilful preparation of the breakfasts and meals, which are accompanied by a selection of quality wines and oil.

Duration 1 week

Programme
Sunday

  • Arrive late afternoon and settle into the Fattoria Terre di Baccio , meet your teacher and dine at the farm (transfer from Florence airport or station by request )

Monday to Friday

  • morning 9.30 - 12.30  pick olives with an expert who will provide information about olive-growing and the production of oil and explain the properties of Tuscan olive oil. The harvest takes place in the olive groves of the farm or on a nearby property, followed by a light lunch.
  • afternoon 3 to 6 pm Italian language lessons in small groups
  • evening dinner with wine-tasting and a different menu every evening. An expert will introduce the main characteristics of Tuscan cuisine and provide basic information on how to taste olive-oil.

Saturday

  • Departure from Terre di Baccio (transfer to Florence airport or station by request)

Group minimum 3 maximum 19 participants
Language           Italian
Minimum age       18
Levels 1 - 3      There may be slight differences in level among participants but as groups are small, students are given plenty of individual attention. The teacher is adept at managing situations of this kind and will organize group work in such a way as to ensure that everyone benefits.

Dates October 24 to 30     or     November 7 to 13

Accommodation 6 nights in single or double room with bathroom and full board (breakfast, light lunch and dinner, wine included) at the Fattoria Terre di Baccio

Fees                        1 week  € 790  (in double room)

1 week € 850  (in single room)

Included in the fee   the whole program as described above with an accompanying teacher specialized in olive oil at all sessions, accommodation with full board  

Not included transfer from the station or airport to the Fattoria € 80.

This course may also be taken by single individuals or small groups on dates chosen by the participants during harvest time - from  approximately Oct 20 to mid November. Request further information.
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Last Updated: Saturday, 04 September 2010 23:43