I’m ironing out the details of this exciting week-long culinary/adventure/writing retreat.
This is what I have so far:
April 12-19, 2027
I’ve booked a villa near Monopoli, about an hour from Bari.
The itinerary looks something like this:
First evening: Welcome circle with introductions & writing together
Roberto will be our adventure host, picking us up at the villa to take us on our daily excursions.
Day 1.
Breakfast at 7, writing prompts & single heat
APULIAN COOKING CLASS WITH MAMMA MARIA and LUNCH IN TRULLI
Afternoon writing session
Day 2.
Morning check in after breakfast
FOCACCIA WORKSHOP, WINE TASTING & LUNCH
Writing session
Day 3.
THE SECRET GARDEN COOKING THERAPY, exclusive picnic with local food.
AFTERNOON- VISIT LOCOROTONDO
EVENING- DINNER (OCTOPUS PANINO & SANGRIA on the terrace)
Day 4.
BURRATA & MOZZARELLA WORKSHOP AND CHEESE TASTING
Afternoon writing session
Day 5. CORNETTO & CAPPUCCINO IN CASTELLANA GROTTE
VISIT MATERA AND TRADITIONAL LUNCH IN A LOCAL RESTAURANT IN ALTAMURA
FISH RESTAURANT TYPICAL APULIAN DINNER
Day 6: Morning writing session
Cooking class in the villa
There is potentially space for 8 guests if four people share 2 of the rooms. Otherwise, if everyone prefers private, the villa can accommodate 6. For every 2 rooms, there is a bathroom.
Fees to be announced – still in negotiation!
All details are to be finalized (nothing is set in stone yet). If you’d like to be notified of updates, please fill out this form, and I’ll keep you posted.
