Laura Deutsch Writing Workshops | Writing Retreats in Italy



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			Laura's article on the antiques fair in Arezzo, Italy recently ran on the cover of the Los Angeles Times travel section: Antique-hunting in Arezzo, Italy Writing Retreat in Tuscany Dates for 2011 will be announced shortly. Contact info@lauradeutsch.com for more information or call Laura at 415.388.0900. Join us for a week of writing and traveling in Italy's jewels, Tuscany and Umbria. The workshop will be based in the beautiful, medieval town of Arezzo, home to exquisite Renaissance frescoes, including the masterwork of Piero della Francesca, and other art treasures. Find your own rhythm and become part of Arezzo's daily life. Stroll down the Corso Italia, where the locals take their evening passeggiata. Window shop, people watch, stop in the handmade pasta market, relax at a sidewalk caf? with an espresso or glass of wine. The pace is slow, the people warm and friendly. Life is sweet, la dolce vita. After morning classes in Arezzo, explore the softly rolling countryside with vineyards, olive groves, and deep green cypress trees and visit charming nearby towns, including Cortona, Orvieto, Siena and Assisi. Local markets, medieval towns, and Renaissance art will provide great material for writers of all genres and offer a rare opportunity for those who would like to write about memoir, travel, food, art or history. Participants stay in lovely studio apartments, each with private bath and kitchen. The workshop includes some instruction, in-class writing exercises and feedback on your writing. This will be a memorable experience. The week includes: Seven nights’ accommodations Welcome reception and farewell dinner in Arezzo; lunch in Orvieto Writing classes in Arezzo; writing session in Orvieto Walking tour of Arezzo, including the magnificent Piero della Francesca frescoes, Cathedral and Pieve di Santa Maria Daylong excursion to Orvieto with instructor, including the beautiful Orvieto Cathedral, underground caves, lunch, and a writing session in a 12th century church Afternoon excursion to Cortona of Under the Tuscan Sun fame. Other afternoons you're free to visit nearby hill towns, such as Poppi and Monterchi. We'll provide guidance on what to see, as well as optional writing exercises. In Arezzo's restaurants you'll find excellent meals at a fraction of what you'd expect in Rome or Florence. With bountiful markets and a kitchen in your room, it's possible to eat very well at reasonable prices. You'll have a day at leisure, when you may visit Florence (40 minutes on the fast train), other nearby sights, or take advantage of a day to write in Arezzo. Not included: Airfare and ground transportation to Arezzo; some local travel; some meals. Arezzo is in the heart of Tuscany and Umbria, 40 - 75 minutes from Florence (depending on which train you take) and 2 - 2.5 hours from Rome. Let us know if you'd like to receive information about future workshops in Italy or France. Back to the top








	Umbrian landscape near Bevagna Medieval frescoes, Poppi Hidden garden, Civita di Bagnoregio Cyclist, Volterra Rose-covered Tuscan villa Hand-painted olive oil spouts, Deruta