Announcing the 2nd artists-in-residence oil Painting workshop

ANNOUNCING THE
2^nd ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

Oil Painting WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 2-9, 2018
With award-winning artists and teachers

KELLI FOLSOM AND MONTE THOMPSON

Experience La Dolce Vita, Charm, Inspiration

And

LIVE YOUR DREAM OF PAINTING IN ITALY

at
Genius Loci Country Inn

A 5-star lovingly restored 1850s farmhouse-villa

www.geniuslociumbria.com



enjoy a warm welcome in the Reception area



begin each day at breakfast with this blissful view


gaze out at the vineyards and gently rolling hills


luxuriate in your accommodations…



let the guest rooms embrace you and your dreams

…and soothe your soul.

Be inspired by the ragingly riotous beauty of the fall foliage season

Let the

CRIMSON AND GOLD LANDSCAPE



enchant, beckon and beguile you with its incredible kaleidoscope


of fiery, vibrant and bold colors.



Be stunned, awed and overwhelmed


by the reds and golds


that set the landscape afire



and by the intriguing geometric patterns.



Feel the peace and serenity of Genius Loci



and experience the reassuring traditions of Umbria.


Gratified by the success of the 2017 Kelli Folsom Artist-in-Residence Workshop, by popular request, we are so excited to host a 2^nd Oil Painting Workshop to be led by both Kelli and Monte

and to be held during the most spectacularly beautiful and magical time of year when the olive harvest is in full swing and the Open Olive Mills’ Festival is underway with the mills abuzz and humming 18 hours a day with feverish activity as they cold press the 2018 olives for extra-virgin olive oil.



pure, just-pressed extra-virgin olive oil liquid gold


It will be an unrushed, friendly gathering of painters and art lovers to allow for a unique experience during a

very special season.
Within an all-inclusive formula, we have planned a few special and fascinating activities (see below) which focus on the very essence of Umbria!
However, you will have plenty of personal time to spend the way YOU prefer: to curl up in a comfy chair with a book; visit/paint the charming hill towns;


Bevagna and Assisi



Civita Bagnoregio


Spoleto

Spello

cobblestoned lane of Montefalco




Trevi

admire world-class art in Assisi, (Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti,) Spello (Pinturicchio) and Montefalco (Perugino and Benozzo Gozzoli);

Giotto in Assisi


Pinturicchio in Spello


Benozzo Gozzoli in Montefalco

or to stroll aimlessly with a gelato in hand; take a nap; bicycle through the vineyards….It’s up to YOU how YOU choose to spend YOUR ample free time.

We are now taking your bookings for November 2018 . The program, to be a “go” , requires a minimum of 6 Workshop participants and a maximum of 12 people (significant others, spouses and friends are welcome) – space is limited so don’t delay in reserving your spot.
All-inclusive 2018 Rates per person for 7 nights
in DOUBLE occupancy:

• 
  €2250 for Workshop participants
  
• 
  
  
• 
  €1590 for accompanying NON-Workshop participants
  

in double room SINGLE USE (limited availability):

• 
  €2690 for Workshop participants OR
  

• 
  €1990 for non-painters (if available)
  

What’s included?

• 
  your exclusive use of Genius Loci
  

• 
  7 nights luxury accommodations with 7 Buffet Breakfasts
  
• 
  
  

• 
  7 in-house lunches – including Genius Loci house wines
  
• 
  
  
• 
  5 morning workshops taught by Kelli and Monte with demonstrations and critiques followed by free afternoons
  

Monte

Kelli

• 
  an accompanied Sunday afternoon visit to the fun Frantoi Aperti - Open Olive Oil Mills’ Festival (please scroll down for photos)
  
• 
  
  
• 
  one totally free day
  
• 
  
  

• 
  1 home-cooked in-house dinner - including wine
  

• 
  all soft drinks, cappuccinos, coffee, tea and mineral water at the Inn
  

• 
  an accompanied afternoon visit to the near-by ceramic capital of central Italy, Deruta, for a fascinating tour of the entire production process of the centuries-old, hand-painted majolica tradition…and if interested, with time for shopping at factory prices.
  

hand-painting



ceramic showroom in Deruta

• 
  a late afternoon “Chestnut Roasting on the Open Fire” to be enjoyed with our Sagrantino Passito wine
  

• 
  daily housekeeping
  
• 
  free WiFi access
  
• 
  individually controlled heating
  
• 
  a surprise farewell gift
  

NOT TO MENTION…

The laughs, fun, magic moments, friendships, happy memories, and your friendly, art-loving hosts: Michael, Mary and Maurizio

AND

mouth-watering food at Genius Loci and at the area’s wonderful restaurants


Mary’s Umbrian sausage/bean zuppa


Mary’s vellutata



homemade pappardelle


Castelluccio lentils and zampone


chestnut and ricotta filled ravioli


roasted local bell peppers
AND
unforgettable landscapes




our very own Genius Loci estate wines and extra-virgin olive oil


awe-inspiring vistas, unchanged for centuries


rarefied morning light as seen from Genius Loci – what a sight!




amazing sunrises


Old World charm



unique painting inspiration


Bevagna



a late-blooming oleander

photo courtesy of Trish Robinson

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• 
  A fun-hands-on afternoon cooking class in the Genius Loci kitchen with Mary and Maurizio, including dinner with wine, (minimum 2 participants at €160 per person – maximum 4 at €140 per person). Non-cooking class participants are welcome to join us for dinner at €60 per person (wine included).
  

* Massages and/or beauty treatments at a beautiful Montefalco spa (rates upon request)

• 
  Bike rentals with delivery to the Inn (rates upon request)
  
• 
  
  
• 
  Truffle hunting (rates upon request)
  

What’s not included?
*Air travel to and from Italy
*Transportation during the Workshop Week
*Meals except those specified
*Bar consumptions, incidentals (if any) except those specified



Enjoy the fun and food with us at the Open Olive Mills’ Festival



wood-burning-oven freshly baked bread



drizzled with just-pressed extra virgin olive oil on crusty grilled bread



grilling bruschetta at the Festival




bruschetta tasting with new oil at the olive mills





cheers!!!
We hope you will join us for the fun of this magnificent experience!
Contact information
Kelli Folsom [e-mail]
Monte Thompson [e-mail]
Mary at Genius Loci [e-mail]

Cell: [phone]


The payment schedule will be sent upon receiving your booking intention. Due to the nature of the Workshop, payments are non-refundable. We strongly advise protecting your trip with insurance and booking your November air tickets early on in order to take full advantage of the low November air fares.
https://www.insuremytrip.com


view from Genius Loci



Michael, the full-time manager
Thank you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Hoping to see you in November 2018,
Michael, Mary and Maurizio