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COMMENTS FROM My Painting Holidays to France
2005, 2006 & 2007
"Many many thanks for a wonderful week;-company,
crack, food, wine, lessons and our trips- were all fantastic"
J .K.Co, Kilkenny.
I was so inspired
to paint I could not stop when I got home.I would go again in a heartbeat.
I had an amazing and unforgettable time.Thanks
Trudi.
J.D. Los Angeles.
THE BEST HOLIDAY BREAK WE'VE EVER HAD
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G&S.CARLOW.
K& I had a great week with you and
came away with lots of new techniques. The evenings were very entertaining
too!A&K BIRMINGHAM.
LOVELY TRIP - I FEEL QUITE REFRESHED.
M.P. CO.CARLOW.
Thanks Trudi for all the work that went into organizing
the holiday. I felt really refreshed and rested.
S.A. CO.CARLOW.
I learned a lot and enjoyed myself thoroughly. A great find! I'll be back! . T.A. DUBL
So good to find a tutor who looked after us beginners
, thanks for a memorable week. .S& U.. DUBLIN
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Cultural Holiday - Seven Nights & days in beautiful Tuscany
In April 2009 I visited Montacatini to find just the right place to
meet my criteria -namely a small comfortable Italian owned hotel, with
character , friendly service and excellent food and wine in the heart
of Tuscany in which to base a relaxing painting and cultural holiday. I
found La Pia Hotel run by Maria and her family. This is the unique
holiday experience I have come up with . All of these images are photos
taken by me during tha trip last year.
The itinerary
Wednesday 18th August.
Arrival at Pisa Airport where you will be met by our courier and taken
to your hotel La Pia by bus. Meet your tutor Trudi Doyle for an
informal introduction to painting outdoors , dinner at Hotel
Thursday, 19th Aug. Montecatini Terme (morning) A guided tour of
Montecatini and the Tettuccio spa building with welcome drink in the
historical cafe, situated inside the Tettuccio building. Dinner at the
hotel.
Friday, 20thAug - . Painting day with artist Trudi Doyle in Buggiano and Massa , two beautiful medieval villages by bus. . Dinner at the hotel
Saturday 21st Aug.
Florence - Departure for Florence by train with our courier .You will
be met by the English speaking local guide of Florence at the Uffizi
Gallery. Guided visit of the Uffizi gallery in the morning. Lunch
break. Guided visit of the historic centre in the afternoon. Dinner at
the hotel.
Sunday 22ndAug. Painting day tutored by Trudi Doyle / Free day, your choice . Dinner at the hotel.
Monday, 23rd Aug. Painting day / Free day or optional excursion to Sienna. Dinner at the hotel.
Tuesday, 24th Aug. Free day ; - painting tutored by Trudi Doyle / shopping / sightseeing / relaxing - your choice Dinner at the hotel.
Wednesday 25th Aug. Departure day - transport to Pisa airport by bus.
A deposit of €200 will secure your place on this wonderful holiday in
Italy . Contact me - trudiart@eircom.net - for booking / inquiries . 10
places available .
The cost of the Holiday €875
per person -great value in high season ( no single supplement) €50
reduction for artists or non painting partners ( not needing tuition )
Holiday includes: Seven nights Half Board
accomodation at La Pia Hotel, Montecatini , all rooms en suite and air
conditioned , (breakfast buffet and evening meal with wine or soft
drink included each day , breakfast on last day )
Transfers by bus or taxi to/from Pisa airport (Luggage service & courier on arrival included ).
A local guide (2 hours and half) in Montecatini plus entrance ticket for Tettuccio spa building & welcome drink.
Bus or taxi (full day) for a painting day excursion to 2 Medieval villages Buggiano & Massa
Full day Excursion Train ticket for Florence and ticket & reservation for Uffizi gallery plus guide, Local guide and courier in historic Florence ( afternoon)
Painting tuition with Trudi Doyle .( view her paintings on www.trudidoyle.com ).
Parking fee for the bus or taxi.
Use of fold up-artist- chair..
Bookings open now -from February 2010
TO BOOK
and secure your place ;
1. Print off the
BOOKING FORM
2.Complete
& send with DEPOSIT of €200 now or full fee after 1st July
Home * booking
form * Trudi's French holiday paintings
You can also view beautiful paintings in France by Joan Doyle ( click on Portfolio )
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Anyone interested in an all inclusive holiday with like minded people
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Want to do some painting with the benefit of advice from a tutor?
Enjoy viewing world famous masterpieces ?
Long to bask in the Tuscan
sunshine?
If the answer is yes to the above , this Italian experience will suit
you. A unique holiday in Montecatini , including trips to visit
Florence and Sienna, from Wednesday 18th August to Weds 25th.2010.
La Pia hotel


Tuscan Garden

Village Shrine

Florence

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