FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I bring?
Weather in May is typically delightful, with daily low temperatures in the mid to upper 50s (13- 15 Celsius), and maximum highs around 75 (24C). June and September tend to be slightly warmer, with some days being warm enough even for a swim in the gorgeous Mediterranean! We recommend packing clothing you can layer to accommodate shifts in temperature, plus a sturdy pair of walking shoes, a rain jacket (we've got umbrellas), a small daypack for your materials. We'd also recommend a little extra cash for incidentals (15-20 euros per day),
What if I have to cancel my booking?
Once paid, your deposit is non-refundable. If you have paid the full balance and cancel more than 8 weeks before you are due to arrive, then we will refund the balance (minus the deposit amount) in full. If you cancel your booking 4 to 6 weeks before you are due to arrive, you will get 50% of the balance (minus deposit) refunded. If you cancel 2 to 4 weeks before arrival, 25% of the balance will be refunded. If cancellation occurs less than 2 weeks before your arrival, no refund if offered. Any bank/PayPal charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.
What if you have to cancel the event?
If we have fewer than the minimum number of bookings 8 weeks before the event is due to start, we will cancel the event. Anyone who has already booked will be notified immediately and a refund for 100% of the payment (including the deposit) will be issued. We do not refund any travel costs. The minimum number of participants for each event is 3.
If one of our instructor guides is taken ill or otherwise unable to attend, a suitable replacement will be found and the event will continue as planned.
What is the food/meals like?
Food is one of our favorite parts about living in this part of Italy (and why some of us, ahem, no longer fit into our pre-Italy jeans). We encourage you to join us in eating like the locals here do, but realize that some things are hard to live without so we will do our best to be sure you're comfortable!
That said, breakfast usually consists of fresh fruit, bread and jam or a croissant and an espresso or cappuccino. To this we'll add yogurt or a simple omelet as requested, plus a caffe americano or cup of tea as desired. Lunches and dinners are often interchangeable and usually consist of at least two of the following courses: an anti-pasta, a pasta or grain dish (lagane e ceci, for example, but almost never risotto... we are firmly in the south), meat (occasionally fish) and seasonal vegetables, cheese (fresh buffalo mozzarella, caciocavallo, provolone, several wonderful local sheep or goats' milk cheeses) , fruit, and a dolce: a homemade crostata (think pie but less rich), pastiera (think cheesecake) or gelato. Since we are in the region where pizza was born, we'll also have a pizza night (considered a "light" dinner here but almost never eaten at lunch). We'll also travel with some snacks and possibly a picnic lunch for when we spend the day "in giro", stopping for the requisite caffe (espresso) when needed.
What major cities/attractions are you near and how do I get to you?
The major airport nearest us is Naples/Napoli (NAP), a little less than two hours away by car. Near this, the liveliest of Italian cities, there is the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sorrento. Further south, and nearer to us, is the charming Salerno. Transfers from the train station there and the airport in Napoli are included in your fee. If you prefer to drive to us, please email for directions.
How many participants will there be?
On average there are 6 participants, with a maximum of 8 for the painting session and 10 for the photography session.
Weather in May is typically delightful, with daily low temperatures in the mid to upper 50s (13- 15 Celsius), and maximum highs around 75 (24C). June and September tend to be slightly warmer, with some days being warm enough even for a swim in the gorgeous Mediterranean! We recommend packing clothing you can layer to accommodate shifts in temperature, plus a sturdy pair of walking shoes, a rain jacket (we've got umbrellas), a small daypack for your materials. We'd also recommend a little extra cash for incidentals (15-20 euros per day),
What if I have to cancel my booking?
Once paid, your deposit is non-refundable. If you have paid the full balance and cancel more than 8 weeks before you are due to arrive, then we will refund the balance (minus the deposit amount) in full. If you cancel your booking 4 to 6 weeks before you are due to arrive, you will get 50% of the balance (minus deposit) refunded. If you cancel 2 to 4 weeks before arrival, 25% of the balance will be refunded. If cancellation occurs less than 2 weeks before your arrival, no refund if offered. Any bank/PayPal charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.
What if you have to cancel the event?
If we have fewer than the minimum number of bookings 8 weeks before the event is due to start, we will cancel the event. Anyone who has already booked will be notified immediately and a refund for 100% of the payment (including the deposit) will be issued. We do not refund any travel costs. The minimum number of participants for each event is 3.
If one of our instructor guides is taken ill or otherwise unable to attend, a suitable replacement will be found and the event will continue as planned.
What is the food/meals like?
Food is one of our favorite parts about living in this part of Italy (and why some of us, ahem, no longer fit into our pre-Italy jeans). We encourage you to join us in eating like the locals here do, but realize that some things are hard to live without so we will do our best to be sure you're comfortable!
That said, breakfast usually consists of fresh fruit, bread and jam or a croissant and an espresso or cappuccino. To this we'll add yogurt or a simple omelet as requested, plus a caffe americano or cup of tea as desired. Lunches and dinners are often interchangeable and usually consist of at least two of the following courses: an anti-pasta, a pasta or grain dish (lagane e ceci, for example, but almost never risotto... we are firmly in the south), meat (occasionally fish) and seasonal vegetables, cheese (fresh buffalo mozzarella, caciocavallo, provolone, several wonderful local sheep or goats' milk cheeses) , fruit, and a dolce: a homemade crostata (think pie but less rich), pastiera (think cheesecake) or gelato. Since we are in the region where pizza was born, we'll also have a pizza night (considered a "light" dinner here but almost never eaten at lunch). We'll also travel with some snacks and possibly a picnic lunch for when we spend the day "in giro", stopping for the requisite caffe (espresso) when needed.
What major cities/attractions are you near and how do I get to you?
The major airport nearest us is Naples/Napoli (NAP), a little less than two hours away by car. Near this, the liveliest of Italian cities, there is the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sorrento. Further south, and nearer to us, is the charming Salerno. Transfers from the train station there and the airport in Napoli are included in your fee. If you prefer to drive to us, please email for directions.
How many participants will there be?
On average there are 6 participants, with a maximum of 8 for the painting session and 10 for the photography session.